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Almost 70 percent of participants say they don't plan to go away at all. Keep Reading
Explainer - What happens when you test positive for Covid-19 and what should people living with you do? RNZ is here to clear all up. Keep Reading
With more cases of the variant appearing in MIQ, an immunologist warns it is only a matter of time before it emerges in the community too. Keep Reading
There are 69 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, and nine further cases of the Omicron variant in international arrivals. Keep Reading
The iwi-led checkpoint group says it will continue to work with the police now the borders have lifted. Keep Reading
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 will eventually swamp the Delta strain New Zealand is dealing with, and border security needs to be tightened... Keep Reading
Covid-19 modelling experts warn the highly-transmissible Omicron variant poses a serious risk to a largely unrestricted summer. Keep Reading
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 5 million people have died from COVID-19. Keep Reading
Public health experts say there's no need to scupper holiday plans just yet, but it would be a "game-changer" if the coronavirus variant escaped into the community. Keep Reading
The number of Omicron cases in New Zealand's MIQ system increased to eight on Saturday. Keep Reading
People with no choice but to use public transport say they are fearful of getting onboard and are being held hostage by those who have chosen not to be vaccinated. Keep Reading
A school principal claims leaders of the Tūhoe iwi are failing to counter misinformation around the Covid vaccine. Keep Reading
Covid-19 restrictions are being tightened in Europe, the UK and United States as the Omicron variant sees countries battle a new wave of coronavirus infections. Keep Reading
Restrictions are tightening across Europe as countries battle a new wave of Covid-19 infections. Keep Reading
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As we head into the third year of the pandemic, a group of distinguished international scientists has published an opinion piece arguing that vaccine strategies need to shift focus from trying to stop infection, and move towards the prevention of severe disease and global equity in achieving high adult coverage. Professor Peter McIntyre from University of Otago is the lead author for the piece, and says New Zealand needs to get its objective straight as it heads into 2022. Keep Reading
There is no escaping from the year's dominant subject. Keep Reading
The family of the child who died with Covid-19 didn't know their loved one was infected until after they were gone. In a statement, the Ministry of... Keep Reading
The company said it is testing a three-dose course of the vaccine in all age groups under 16. Keep Reading
Pacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched. Keep Reading
Government ministers are discussing whether booster shots need to come forward. Keep Reading
While it's not inevitable Omicron will leak into the community, Dr Ashley Bloomfield says he will be speaking to ministers today about speeding up the vaccine booster rollout. Keep Reading
At present, Kiwis have to wait six months between a second vaccine dose and a booster. The UK, swarmed my cases, has already shortened to three months. Keep Reading
Omicron's arrival has 'thrown a spanner in the works' for New Zealand's Covid response. Keep Reading
9000 staff employed in Fletcher building sites across the country will have until February 15 to become fully vaccinated. Keep Reading
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 Keep Reading
Surviving enforced agoraphobia without losing your marbles requires planning, people and patience. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
On the brink of a possible outbreak, health officials share advice on how to protect those too young to get the Covid vaccination. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
The latest collected news from around New Zealand and globally, digging beyond the usual news websites. The current main focus is on Covid-19 recovery. Keep Reading