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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.
Manurewa Marae conducts review, rebuffs false vaccination allegation
The marae concluded its review this morning and found no concerns with its service.
Mum going blind delays getting help due to no petrol money, car or childcare. She's not the only one
'Almost certainly her outcome was worsened as a result of the delay,' doctor says.
Locations of interest: Auckland Airport domestic terminal visited by Covid case
More locations of interest linked to Omicron cases continue to be released.
Government priority in RATS orders ruins businesses' pandemic plans
A Govt decision to take RATS tests meant for private business has angered commerce group.
'Dreaming': Reti has a dig at Little's confidence in maintaining Omicron
Andrew Little says, 'We've had two years of experience of this particular virus.'
Live: 'Big super-spreader event' - concern over 51-hour Soundsplash festival
Waipa's mayor says it was inevitable someone would take Covid to one of these big events.
Omicron in Queenstown; Govt under pressure after 'seizure' of rapid tests
Lack of Māori input and specific details of plan have been criticised.
'Total disgrace': No early MIQ release for family who stayed 22 days, had 7 negative tests
The family with three kids under six have now spent 22 days in MIQ.
Covid 19 drug to stay in New Zealand for now
Ronapreve was used to fight Delta, but its effectiveness against Omicron is unknown.
'Number of cases' attended Soundsplash festival at the weekend
Potential exposure being assessed after Covid-positive cases visit Mystery Creek festival.
Essential medications rationed due to supply shortages
Essential medications rationed, supplies short, pharmacists cancel maternity leave.
Live: 23 new community Covid-19 cases; 15 confirmed as Omicron
Omicron cluster grows to 56 after 15 new cases announced today.
Focus: Everything you need to know about the new Covid-19 mask rules
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Focus Live: Three-stage plan for Omicron revealed
January 26 2022 The Government has released its three-phased approach in how it will tackle the Omicon variant spreading through the community.
No Omicron detected in Northland yet; 2 new community cases
New wastewater testing detected traces of the coronavirus in Opononi and Kawakawa.
Government seizing rapid tests to beef up its own stocks, businesses say
After banning rapid Covid tests for a year, the Government is now seizing private stocks.