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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Latest locations of interest: Auckland cinema, Jetstar flight and Rotorua fun park
People who attended the private event at the eatery urged to self-isolate and get tested.
Help! Should my toddler wear a mask on a plane?
Travelling with a toddler is hard enough but should we be getting them to mask up?
'We are so isolated': Concerns on Covid-free Great Barrier after infected flight
Advice is to self-isolate, get tested immediately and then again after day five.
Auckland church, gyms, barber and bus added as high-risk locations
Today's new locations follow an Air New Zealand flight that was added last night.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Adern's message as million more now eligible for boosters
February 4 2022 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is this morning visiting Auckland's newest vaccination centre on the city's waterfront to promote boosters.
'Community isolation overhaul': GP says funds needed for primary healthcare
NZ needs to overhaul its community isolation scheme and better fund GPs and healthcare.
Mike Hosking, Covid Minister Chris Hipkins face off over Covid modelling
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and radio host Mike Hosking face off.
Wasteful spending cops 'D' for Ministry of Health
A damning review of the Ministry of Health has questioned its wasteful spending.
Chris Hipkins' regrets over accidental release of vaccine cost data
'Obviously it was information that was not supposed to be released.'
Fake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extended
It comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.
Some schools requiring Year 3 students to wear masks
Schoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.
Focus Live: Government cuts booster gap to three months
February 2 2022 People can now get their booster vaccinations three months after their second shot rather than wait for four months as the Government tries to stay ahead of Omicron.
142 new community cases, 6 in hospital, as infections span nine regions
The Auckland region has once more become a Covid hotspot as Omicron spreads.
More Air NZ flights added to locations of interest as high-risk
The public are urged to keep checking the Ministry of Health's location page.
Focus Live: More than 100 million rapid tests coming this year
February 1 2022 Deputy PM Grant Roberson says the Government has ordered enough new rapid antigen test kits (RATS) to get the country through any looming Omicron outbreak.
Ngarewa-Packer calls for 'real-time' Omicron updates
'They need to adjust to us.'
Signwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for now
Man faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.
Teachers hit by Covid as students return to classrooms
Auckland schools impacted by Covid-19 as Omicron case numbers expected to spike.
400 daily Omicron cases by end of this week - expert
Almost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.
Ōtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolating
Three other staff members are now isolating.
Auckland clothing store, Nelson Airport and Gisborne McDonald's among new locations of interest
It comes as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests negative for the virus.
Live: 91 new cases, 10 people in hospital; Omicron now 'dominant variant'
It comes after 103 new cases were reported yesterday, 56 in Auckland.
Kelly Tarlton's and two InterCity bus trips listed as high-risk location of interest
Locations not deemed high risk but people are advised to self-monitor for symptoms.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The real reason for Govt's RATs debacle
OPINION: It's hard to fathom what basic errors were made at Government level.
97 new community cases today, gig goers urged to get tested
All Soundsplash festival-goers urged to get tested as cases grow
Focus: Covid-19 Outbreak | Saturday 29th January
January 29 2022 There were 97 cases of Covid-19 in the community today, including 11 new confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.
'Big concern': St John investigating whether ambulance delays caused deaths
Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John.
Health officials: 'Act as if Omicron is in your community' - the symptoms to watch for
There were 105 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
Thousands apply for mask exemptions for schoolkids
The issue has resulted in an urgent request to ministers to give advice to parents.
Can I kiss the bride? Covid mask rules spark wedding sector anxiety
A petition has been launched to remove mask regulations from weddings and private events.
Omicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo event
Anyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.
Krispy Kreme and Gucci store linked to suspected Omicron cases
Four new Auckland locations of interest have been linked to suspected Omicron cases.