'A tsunami of long Covid': Cardiologist warns Kiwis to take Omicron seriously
"Having Covid is not trivial", warns the head of Auckland Hospital coronary care.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromImmunisations
School closes for two weeks with an Omicron case in almost every class
'We're not prepared to sit back and let this thing gobble everybody up', principal says.
NZ's total infections likely much higher than confirmed case numbers – here's why
NZ's confirmed Covid cases likely to be just a fraction of the total.
Harbour Bridge protest: Police vow to 'actively engage' to block protesters
Saturday protest a new anti-mandate drive by Destiny Church's Freedom & Rights Coalition.
Live: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest
"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.
Phase 3 from midnight: What does it mean for you?
The Government has announced New Zealand will move to phase 3 at 11.59pm tonight.
'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations
A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.
'Like being punched in the chest': 'Milder' Omicron leaves fit Kiwi struggling to breathe
No taste, brain fog, struggling to breathe - even a 'mild' case of Covid can hit hard.
Simon Wilson: No, Christopher Luxon and protesters, mandates are not the issue
OPINION: The Covid divide in NZ runs far deeper than a disagreement about mandates.
Paul Lewis: Djokovic will pay the ultimate price for stubborn, selfish stance
OPINION: His famed fighting spirit may prove to be the undoing of his legacy.
Audrey Young: Luxon's opportunism may rebound on him
OPINION: They are not us - and not even close, writes Audrey Young of the protesters.
Jarrod Gilbert: The moment police should have intervened in Wellington
OPINION: Police (in)action affects public confidence, but what "a rock and a hard place".
Sasha Borissenko: The many laws Parliament protesters are breaking
OPINION: Surprising there have not been more fines or consequences given all the breaches.
Live: Records tumble - 2522 new cases, 100 in hospital, RATs for Auckland cases
There were 1901 community Covid cases on Saturday and 1929 on Friday.
Emergency powers may be needed to clear Parliament protesters - Police Commissioner
Protest shouldn't have got to this but use of force unacceptable to many - Andrew Coster.
Canadian police say Parliament siege over, protesters vow to regroup
Police: "This unlawful occupation is over." Protesters: "We will simply regroup."
Canada police clear anti-mandate protests, take control of capital
The protest had paralysed the streets around the country's parliament for weeks.
Protests in Christchurch, Picton, Auckland: Destiny Church and tattoo fundraising as more than 1000 march
Pockets of protesters have arisen around the country.
Protester numbers rise significantly as police, mayor feel the heat
Police said yesterday they would not pursue any enforcement action against protesters.
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
Jack Tame: End protests slowly, without violence
COMMENT: Trevor Mallard's efforts can only have served to antagonise the protesters.
Canadian police arresting protesters, towing vehicles in bid to break siege
The arrests come after three weeks of demonstrations.
Claire Trevett: Police, politicians and protesters - who's in charge?
Coster's "traffic management plan" to deal with the protests has raised eyebrows.
Live: Covid's upward trajectory continues, pressure mounts on testing sites
There were 1929 cases of Covid-19 in the community yesterday.
Hipkins considering school sports options for unvaxxed kids
Unvaccinated kids have been distressed to find they can't play sport for school.
'I'm a hostage': Apartment residents speak of protest hell
One resident requested help with groceries after not leaving her apartment for a week.
Camp freedom? Protest camp swells as organisers start to set own rules
Organisers have requested media sign up for "site visits".
Who's who of Wellington leaders tell protesters to end illegal activities 'immediately'
Almost 30 Wellington community leaders have signed a statement urging an end to protest.
'Incredibly disturbing': Anti-media sentiment among protesters cause for concern, experts say
Reporters have been abused and threatened at the anti-mandate protests.
Record 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delays
Experts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.
Deprivation and anti-institution leads to low immunisation rates
Te Arawa drive-through could be an vaccine hub not just for Covid-19, says a local GP.
The Big Boost: Ashley Bloomfield on boosters, Omicron and what comes next
Bloomfield has thrown down the gauntlet, will Kiwis rise to the challenge?
Live: 'Add to their discomfort' - Mallard orders Parliament sprinklers turned on, soaking protesters
The protests outside Parliament have entered their fourth day.
South Auckland primary schools consider onsite vaccination clinics
Counties Manukau DHB has asked primary schools to allow vaccinations on their sites.