Collected news stories, with a current focus on Covid-19 recovery
RNZ
Power Play - The festering political boil MIQ has been lanced but despite the delight, the social and economic wounds inflicted by Covid-19 will take longer to heal, writes Jane Patterson.
RNZ
Tourism operators are keen to roll out the welcome mat for international visitors but say the current isolation rules will keep many away.
The Whanganui incident comes amid growing anti-vaccine sentiment in the region.
Stuff
The five-stage border plan: Who is eligible, when can you travel without MIQ, and what about the unvaccinated?
NZ Herald
The shift to self-isolation will begin from the end of this month.
RNZ
New Zealanders in Australia will be able to return home by the end of the month under a five-stage reopening plan announced by the government today.
RNZ
Boosters are being bolstered around the country, with the wait time between second and third doses shortened to 3 months. More needles are going into more arms and the bravest of us can feel a little bit challenged. It turns out, there's plenty of suggestions or myths to make it a little more pleasant, but just how true are they? The RNZ office has heard a few rumours about how to avoid some of the post-booster symptoms, and we put them to
NZ Herald
After Omicron delays plans, international borders set to reopen - for some.
Stuff
Returning Kiwi citizens in Australia will be first to skip MIQ - before gradual reopening of the country, Stuff understands.
A large Queenstown market welcoming non-vaxxers opened last Saturday despite New Zealand being in the Covid-19 Red setting. No vaccine passports...
Stuff
Doctors left their jobs and some committed suicide after the 2009 swine flu pandemic. The Covid-19 repercussions are expected to be worse.
BA.1 is the variant of Omicron first detected in New Zealand, while BA.2 is a sub-variant.
ZB
People can now get their booster vaccinations three months after their second shot rather than wait for four months as the Government tries to stay ahead o
Newshub
A child psychologist offers her top tips to tackling vaccine hesitancy in young people.
RNZ
As New Zealand waits for the predicted surge in Omicron cases, Australia may have reached the peak of its wave. The ABC's Maani Truu looks at what's in store for Australia next.
NZ Herald
Almost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.
RNZ
An iwi is searching for a storage area for food and basic supplies as it prepares to support the Whanganui community through the widely expected Omicron outbreak.
Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation president Chris Edwards is warning against stockpiling.
Stuff
Tourism operators want to assure people it's safe to visit under the red light as the latest round of Government-funded vouchers is released.
Stuff
As cases rise, priority for whole genome sequencing will be to highlight patterns of virus spread rather than individual cases, says Ministry of Health.
RNZ
Te Tai Tokerau tourism and hospitality businesses are reporting a quieter Auckland Anniversary weekend than most.
Māori Television
As the country's two top leaders self-isolate in comfort, the scenario looks bleak for many whānau in Te Tai Tokerau. With no bach or holiday home option,...
Stuff
The new community cases are in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Hawke’s Bay and Wellington.
Stuff
OPINION: What are booster shots and is this the new future – a new booster every few months? The experts answer your questions.
ZB
Anxiety about Omicron as schools prepare to welcome back students for the start of Term One. Most students are returning this week under the Red Traffic Li
the Guardian
Covid-19 has spread around the planet, sending billions into lockdown. Find out where the virus has spread, and where it is now most deadly
Stuff
Surviving enforced agoraphobia without losing your marbles requires planning, people and patience.
RNZ
Explainer - Under the red setting of the traffic light system, many New Zealanders will have to adapt to stricter rules around the use of face masks, RNZ is here to clear it all up.
Stuff
On the brink of a possible outbreak, health officials share advice on how to protect those too young to get the Covid vaccination.
Newsroom
As the Omicron outbreak ramps up, widespread Covid-19 infections across the country are set to become a reality. Dr Lynn McBain explains what to expect if you are infected, and how to manage your recovery.
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