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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.

'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.

'You are not helping': Fact-checking Winston Peters on masks

'Any mask is better than no mask,' expert says after Peters goes maskless amid protesters.

Co-governance and the Treaty partnership project - all you need to know

Cabinet Minister Willie Jackson says co-governance is nothing to be scared of.

Lady Deborah Chambers, QC: Baby, where did our rights go?

OPINION: QC asks what happened to our freedoms - once enshrined in the Bill of Rights Act.

Children's Commissioner says occupation bound to have impact on kids

Children's Commissioner says the protest on Parliament grounds is no place for children.