'Move to red now': Expert urges Govt to make pre-emptive Omicron strike
The pressure is coming from one place - but it is not being addressed by the Govt.
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Locations of interest: All Half Moon Bay cafe diners considered close contacts
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'Driven by fear not logic': Family of five in MIQ facing 25-day stay
The family face 25 days in MIQ with three children under six.
Pleas for Government dental help
The Government stalled on a promise to fix New Zealand's dental crisis.
Nightclubs, retail store, cafe, bar: New Auckland locations of interest released
The newest locations of interest include an Auckland CBD nightclub.
Govt 'working hard to provide certainty' on MIQ - Hipkins
Yesterday there were 30 cases of Covid-19 detected at the border.
Heartbroken Kiwis fear they could be stuck overseas for months and months
Kiwis stuck overseas blame the Government for back-pedalling over decisions.
24 cases as Govt meets; airport worker treated as Omicron case after positive test
There are 56 new cases detected at the border.
Euthanasia uptake in NZ slow so far, but expected to rise
More than 70 people have applied for an assisted death, and fewer than 20 have died.
Contact of Omicron-infected MIQ worker tests positive, 14 new cases today
There are 30 people in hospital with the virus.
WFH, smaller gatherings likely to be part of Govt's Omicron plan
Director-general of health says further restrictions don't necessarily mean lockdowns.
30 days in MIQ because he can't be isolated from infected partner
Officials suggested he should catch Covid-19 to avoid a longer stay.
Live: Traffic light system needs overhaul for Omicron - experts
'Omicron will behave very differently; it needs a different set of interventions.'
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.
'Confusing messaging': Only half of vaccination centres available for kids
Parents are being turned away from their local GP and pharmacy.
'My dad's going to prison for what?': At home with Brian Tamaki as he is arrested
Herald reporter David Fisher was there as Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki was arrested.
Dogs could possibly sniff out Covid with more accuracy than RATs – but MoH not considering using them
Dogs are being used overseas but NZ is not considering them as part of its response.
Covid-19 Coronavirus: What you need to know about child vaccines
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Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 16th January Wrap
January 16 2022 An MIQ worker who contracted Covid-19 has the Omicron strain of the virus as health officials report 25 community cases today.
MIQ worker infected with Omicron, 25 community cases
Twenty-two people are in hospital and two are in ICU with Covid.
Vaping epidemic: One in five secondary students addicted - survey
At least one in four New Zealand schools are within 1km of a vape store.
'History repeating': The rise of vaping-addicted teens
"I didn't realise I was hooked until I tried to stop and became really sick," teen tells.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 15th January Wrap
January 15 2022 An MIQ worker has tested positive for Covid-19 amid 29 new community cases.
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.
Live: 18 new Covid cases in the community, 43 at the border
How many Covid cases will be identified at the border today?
G.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreak
Anyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.
Six new Covid-19 cases in lower North Island, people urged to check locations of interest
The cases are under investigation to find out where they contracted the virus.
PM tight-lipped over fiance's rapid Covid test controversy
Clarke Gayford has apologised for 'any issues or confusion'.
'Terrible time' to be restructuring health sector - Reti
Health spokesman says DHBs still missing agreed deadline to improve safe staffing.
Obese Kiwi teens with 'no other hope' get weight-loss ops
More than 130 Aucklanders aged under 30 have had bariatric surgery in the past five years.
Opinion: The Covid lessons New Zealand could learn from Israel
Israel is a tiny country, the size of Northland but with about 10 million people.