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Melbourne epidemiologist says NZ will 'easily' see 100,000 cases
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Epidemiologist says NZ is 'crazy' not to cut booster gap to three months after second jab.
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Jacinda Ardern has made an 11th hour plea to NZ's 213,000-odd unvaxxed teens and adults.
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Omicron threat: Why Siouxsie Wiles won't be going to bars or restaurants
Siouxsie Wiles says airborne risk means she'll be staying away.
Lab monkey missing after highway crash, people warned not to approach
Several monkeys, destined for a lab, escaped after the collision.
Booster shots needed against Omicron, US studies show
Three large US studies echo other countries' research showing booster improves protection.
Explained: Why Omicron spreads so fast - and why it's hard to model
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Race against time: How protected is NZ against Omicron? Does less exposure mean more risk?
With an Omicron outbreak near, experts are asking: just how protected are we?
Covid experts praise MIQ pause but say more action needed
Overnight it was announced that the upcoming MIQ room release was postponed.
Explained: Why the timing of Omicron's arrival matters
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NZ needs to prepare for the hazards of an eruption - EQC
The Auckland Volcanic Field has been of particular interest in recent years.
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Supernova secrets: How are black holes born?
When massive stars die, black holes are born. But there's more NZ scientists want to know.
Has NZ dodged another Omicron bullet?
NZ appears to have got lucky at another roll of the Omicron dice, epidemiologist says.
'Very intense': Experts list steps Govt needs to take to fight Omicron
Omicron has lead to a dramatic spike in cases globally.
Tonga eruption and tsunami: Fijian Government warns of acid rain
Nema said strong and unusual currents are expected to continue.
No, Hunga-Tonga eruption won't slow global warming
Saturday's eruption created a giant umbrella of ash - but it won't dent global warming.
'When, not if' we will see Omicron in the community - PM
Jacinda Ardern says the Omicron variant adds volatility to the situation.
Hunga eruption: Episode could last months, scientist says
After Saturday's spectacular eruption, Tonga's Hunga volcano may keep erupting for months.
NZ on 'borrowed time': Omicron-infected MIQ worker; traffic light review
From today, Kiwis aged between 5 and 11 can get immunised against Covid-19.
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Covid-19 expert warns to prepare for a 'very intense rise of cases'
Professor Michael Baker said New Zealand now faces the threat of the Omicron variant.
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