Plan revealed to get Transmission Gully open earlier
The NZ Transport Agency is allowing some quality assurance tests to be deferred.
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Watch: 22,535 new Covid cases, five deaths
Latest deaths in Tauranga, Waikato, Dunedin and Middlemore bring toll to 67.
Kāinga Ora failed on 'political neutrality' in advertorial - review
"We can just act as though we don't know anything," one internal email read.
Live: Fears vulnerable falling through Omicron cracks as Govt systems buckle
Health Ministry acknowledges its system to notify GPs of patients' needs has had issues.
Some protesters refuse to leave area; seven police officers injured in violent clashes
PM: 'I hope they will put down their weapons and police will arrest them.'
NZ hits record 22,152 new cases; PM wants protest response reviewed
NZ recorded a 22,152 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
Derek Cheng: Testing balls-up proof Govt caught off guard by Omicron
Testing delays mean the vulnerable or critical workers may have fallen through the cracks.
Derek Cheng: Why borders could fully reopen before winter
The other side of Peak Omicron will see the risk from cases at the border shrink even more
Removal of self-isolation for vaxxed travellers 'sensible' - experts
Decision comes as 14,633 new community cases and 24 border cases were reported.
Ukraine crisis: Russia aggression on Cabinet agenda
Cabinet discuss next steps on Russia today, but it could be some time before new sanctions
Live: Police with riot gear rush to Parliament protest, have set up road block
The use of rapid antigen tests is better showing the extent of the outbreak, experts say.
Russia invades Ukraine - Chernobyl nuclear site captured, Kiwi on aftermath of missile strikes
Russian military might rolls on into Ukraine as global condemnation heats up.
Derek Cheng: Why isolation requirements for overseas arrivals should be already scrapped
Letting overseas arrivals head straight into the community poses little additional risk.
Special report: Rest homes 'on verge of collapse' as Omicron threatens
Nurses are working double and even triple shifts - 24 hours - to plug gaps.
'Reconnecting with post-Covid world': O'Connor off to Europe, Middle East
Trip "unlocking opportunities that will drive our economic recovery from the pandemic".
Covid support payments broadened after warnings
After warnings most businesses would not qualify, Government broadens Covid support.
On the Tiles: The view from the Press Gallery as the protest drags on
A bumper episode of On the Tiles discusses the Government and MOH's Omicron response.
MPs, Parliament to adopt remote/hybrid working as Omicron runs rampant
It comes as more than 12,000 new community cases were reported in NZ today.
Russia invades Ukraine: Angry scenes outside Wellington embassy
Protesters are chanting "shame on Russia" and "Putin terrorist".
Desperate pharmacist on denying RATs to sick: 'I just feel so helpless'
A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.
Harbour Bridge protest: Police vow to 'actively engage' to block protesters
Saturday protest a new anti-mandate drive by Destiny Church's Freedom & Rights Coalition.
Live: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest
"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.
Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital
Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.
Destiny Church member charged alongside Brian Tamaki for lockdown protest to plead guilty
Paul Craig Thompson is accused of having attended two Auckland Domain protests in October.
Richie McCaw hand-delivers award to Waiheke tourism business
Richie McCaw surprised staff at a struggling tourism business.
Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3
There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.
Government miscalculates vaccine mandate coverage
The Government was wildly off in its estimate of people covered by mandates.
Derek Cheng: The new era of Covid damage control from now and for the foreseeable future
We've been able to largely go about our lives without Covid. That is no longer the case.
MIQ demand plummets, but unvaxxed passengers from Oz have few options
Only one airline remains flying unvaccinated passengers from Australia.
'Very limited progress' on child poverty as key targets not met
"Not going backwards is not good enough for our tamariki."
'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations
A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.
Thomas Coughlan: National ahead with younger voters, what's going on?
Polls have National winning among younger voters.
What does phase 3 of the Omicron response look like?
A move into phase 3 is expected. But what does phase 3 look like?
Audrey Young: Lies, 'genius' and redemption in Ukraine crisis
OPINION: The crisis has given Nanaia Mahuta a chance to reboot as Foreign Minister.