Collected news stories, with a current focus on Covid-19 recovery
RNZ
The two-way quarantine-free travel bubble lasted just three months in 2021. Since then, the island nation has vaccinated close to 100 percent of its eligible population, paving the way for today's reconnection.
Stuff
From Monday children aged 5-11 can get vaccinated. We break down the things you need to know: where, how ... and everything else.
Newshub
Here's the latest.
Stuff
Covid-19 modelling painted a bleak picture for Māori populations as Auckland’s border opened and the summer holidays began. So what happened?
Māori Television
The Ministry of Health has reported 28 new community cases today, taking the Delta outbreak to 11,236 and active cases to 639. Border cases have also dropped...
RNZ
More than 307 million Covid-19 cases have been confirmed since the pandemic began, with countries now breaking records for daily case numbers as leaders struggle to keep the new variant at bay.
Newshub
"We mustn't… wave the white flag."
RNZ
Greenstone Entertainment chief executive Amanda Calvert says the international artists were "not willing to spend 10 days in a managed quarantine facility".
Destiny Church has pledged to keep holding Sunday services in Cranmer Square, in spite of moves to prevent the controversial religious organisation...
Thirty-one people are in hospital with the virus.
Stuff
It's not just Omicron; Delta is contributing to the havoc in much of the world. NZ has a unique chance to wipe out that variant – perhaps for good.
Stuff
It is the lowest number of daily cases reported since September 28.
Māori Television
An iwi collective of Māori Health providers surrounding the Whanganui River are calling for more nurses to help in their Covid outreach efforts. “Clinical...
Schools' doors should remain shut until children are better protected from widespread Omicron transmission, a University of Otago epidemiologist...
Stuff
A late change to booster eligibility saw a confusing start to the roll-out, while online bookings are not yet available and there are long waits at some clinics.
Stuff
National Māori Authority calls for a campaign to alleviate parental fears with children due to become eligible for vaccination on January 17.
Stuff
There are those desperate to move around NZ and enjoy some semblance of normalcy; and others asking people to stay away to protect their communities – just for one more summer.
RNZ
Covid-19 experts are nervously observing an ever-increasing number of cases at the border, as the threat of an Omicron outbreak looms.
Newsroom
As students prepare to return to primary schools in Auckland and Waikato, experts say we need to act urgently to improve air quality in classrooms - and they add that an enduring approach to ventilation could have benefits felt long after the pandemic ends
A Queenstown casino and hotel have been named as Covid-19 locations of interest by the Ministry of Health. The ministry's website lists SkyCity...
Stuff
Omicron is spreading at astonishing rates in highly-vaccinated countries. You might think that means the vaccines have failed. You'd be wrong.
Newshub
"Any festival attendee, without any symptoms, no longer needs to get tested and isolate at home until they receive a negative result."
RNZ
Auckland is just 3 percent short of having 100 percent of its eligible population fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Stuff
31 people are now in hospital with the virus, two in intensive care, while more than 21,000 boosters were given out in 24 hours.
RNZ
As Omicron has spread globally rapid antigen tests are in short supply, here's what some countries have done.
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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