Protests against Covid-19 measures spread across Canada
Canada's "freedom truck convoy" has attracted support from Trump and other Republicans.
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243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
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Puarito Atutahi worked as an educator before she lost her job for not getting the vaccine.
Editorial: School's in so here's a few lessons on Omicron
EDITORIAL: Schools are coming back as our first Omicron outbreak blooms.
How the booster roll-out needs to be prioritised
OPINION: Immunisation advisers outline where we need to focus on boosting.
Covid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet
Kiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.
Special schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers
"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.
Djokovic's next move confirmed after Aussie Open saga
Djokovic's highly anticipated return is likely to be one of sport's show-stopping events.
'Dry toast and Marmite': Brian Tamaki on solitary confinement, losing 7kg in jail
'One minute is a long time in a little cell space.'
Manurewa Marae conducts review, rebuffs false vaccination allegation
The marae concluded its review this morning and found no concerns with its service.
Whānau Ora considering court, Waitangi Tribunal action over child vax data
Whānau Ora first asked for the data in December.
'Every day of learning counts': Closing schools should be last resort, experts say
Government urged to make decisions with children at the centre.
Opinion: We need to declare a health workforce emergency
Health official on staff shortage under Covid, impact on other surgery, staff retention.
Watch: Luxon says Govt snoozed in summer, now NZ loses
National Party says "Delta mindset" must go and urgent steps needed to protect vulnerable.
24 community cases; Rest home worker linked to Omicron-infected family tests positive
The Ministry of Health is due to update the latest Covid case numbers at 1pm.
NZ to red tonight; Omicron circulating in Auckland, possibly South Island - PM
PM Jacinda Ardern confirms 9 community cases of Omicron in the Nelson area.
Anti-vaccine protest causes disruption in central Wellington
A group of about 1000 people are marching near Civic Square.
Booster shots needed against Omicron, US studies show
Three large US studies echo other countries' research showing booster improves protection.
WorkSafe probes vaccine pass complaints at Wellington cafe
The café closed last year and made staff redundant, but is now back open.
Explained: Why Omicron spreads so fast - and why it's hard to model
How do you model something as quick and dominant as Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.
Parents taking Government to court to stop vaccine rollout for kids
Group says the approval of Pfizer's vaccine for kids was flawed and illegal.
Live: MIQ worker tests positive for Covid, 29 community cases
Officials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.
Surge of Covid cases at border, double those in the community
Majority of cases popping up at the border are the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Otaua the brave: 7-year-old will be among Kiwi kids lining up for Covid-19 jab
Trust the experts, not social media, mum says.
Dr Mataroria Lyndon: With Omicron knocking, we need to vaccinate our tamariki
Vaccination is our best form of protection for our tamariki, whānau and communities.
Live: 28 new community cases; 13 in MIQ
Of the 34 people in hospital, two remain in ICU fighting the virus.
'Welcome news': Only 14 community cases despite higher testing rates
On Tuesday, there were nine cases at the border.
Covid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community cases
So far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.
Omicron 'tsunami' in quarter of countries - but Delta still at play too
Warning amid Omicron surge and apparent lesser severity: "Delta is still a big problem."
Home and Away star exits over vaccine
Another fan favourite will leave the soap over his vaccine status.
Novak's night of hell: Djokovic slept at airport after 6hr probe
Details have emerged of Novak Djokovic's nightmare ordeal at Melbourne airport.
Hospitalisations of US children too young for Covid vaccine soar
But the severity of illness among children amid Omicron wave seems lower than with Delta.
Fourth vaccine shots won't be necessary, UK experts say
UK scientific advisers say current boosters are protecting the vulnerable amid Omicron.
US using new phrase to replace 'fully vaccinated'
The US will begin moving away from describing people as "fully vaccinated".