More New Year's revellers linked to Covid; warning to learn from Oz
It's unclear how many of this week's border Covid-19 cases are Omicron.
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Opposition calls for urgent Govt action on boosters, kids' vaccines and rapid testing amid Omicron scare
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Immunocompromised woman forced to obtain third dose by re-booking second
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Police warn of 'major repercussions' as unvaxxed officers face being stood down
Hundreds of officers get set to lose their jobs over vaccine mandate.
Oversupply of teachers possible next year, Ministry of Education forecasts show
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Covid update: 103 new community cases ahead of traffic light review
There are 61 Covid patients in hospital, including three in HDU or ICU.
Fewer than 30 antivax GPs in NZ, college estimates
Low vaccination in certain areas may be as a result of some anti-vax GPs, say experts.
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There are now solid signs Omicron can beat Delta. So what does that mean for us in NZ?
'Dumb thing to do': MOH warns against multiple vaccinations
Health Ministry investigating after a man had 10 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in one day.
There are more vaccine passes than vaccinated people. Here's why.
The 377,000+ excess in vaccine passes had some scratching their heads.
'Unbelievably selfish': Expert slams people who paid man to take 10 vaccine shots in one day
The Ministry of Health is not saying where the incidents took place.
560 new Covid cases in NSW, 1193 in Victoria
There has been another spike in Covid cases in New South Wales.
Coming down - only 63 new cases as Aucklanders prepare to leave city
Aucklanders will be rushing out of the city this week for the first time in four months.
Problem for Sandra Goudie: Only vaccinated allowed on council premises
Mandate will cause problems for the district's mayor, Sandra Goudie.
Live: Anti-mandate protest heads to Government House
Protesters call for daily action during Government House stand
Covid-19 Christmas: Tips for handling family without a fight
Getting ready for a Covid-19 summer is not easy, here's some expert advice.
'Great recognition': Queenstown mayor proud to display vaccination award
Queenstown-Lakes was the first region to reach 90 per cent full vaccination.
135 Covid cases, more positive tests in Nelson region
Seven people are in ICU with the virus.
Businesses concerned about revenue as traffic light system starts
'We just have to push through and we'll do it until we can't afford to.'
Live: Freedom weekend - bar patrons, owners celebrate as expert warns of path into unknown
Chris Hipkins says getting used to the new system will take time.
NZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinated
It takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.
Aucklanders flock to bars, restaurants
Auckland hospitality venues welcome crowds on their first day back in business.
Auckland hits 90% fully vaccinated milestone
Ninety per cent of the eligible population across Tāmaki Makaurau is now fully vaccinated.
Exclusive: 'Not out of the woods' - Sir Brian Roche on the risks over summer
Sir Brian Roche on future challenges: 'On the face of it, the system is all ready to go."
Revealed: The number of unvaxxed teachers in your region
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Rhythm and Vines postponed to Easter Weekend
After weeks of speculation, ticketholders finally have answers.
70,000 New Zealanders to be given temporary exemption from the My Vaccine Pass
A 12-year-old was told she couldn't get the vaccine pass because she wasn't on the record.
Live: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near Nelson
Eighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.
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