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RNZ
There have been 145 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand reported by the Ministry of Health today.
RNZ
Explainer - The World Health Organisation has declared a new coronavirus variant to be "of concern" and named it Omicron. Here's what we know so far.
Stuff
Life under the incoming traffic light system will look a lot different for the 342,000 Kiwis who choose not to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
the Guardian
Omicron labelled a ‘variant of concern’ by WHO; European Union member states have discussed temporarily suspending travel after the detection of the new Covid variant; UK sees most new infections for a month
RNZ
New Zealand's border controls - widely criticised as being too stringent - place it in a better position to keep Covid-19 variants out, prominent epidemiologist Michael Baker says.
RNZ
While there are no cases in NZ of the Covid-19 variant causing concern in South Africa, the deputy PM says it is a strong reminder that the global pandemic is far from over. Watch the govt's latest media briefing here.
Newshub
Here's the latest.
RNZ
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has this morning released guidance for businesses on how operate under the traffic light system.
RNZ
Covid-19 antiviral pills show promise, but experts warn they are unlikely to be available to help as the virus spreads through traffic-light New Zealand.
Stuff
Scientists hope the expanded use of rapid PCR tests could help prevent the transmission of the virus in hospitals.
Newsroom
The Government won't require businesses to make sure that vaccine certificates are actually legitimate under the traffic light system, leaving the door open to widespread rule-breaking.
Newshub
Here's the latest.
the Guardian
The B.1.1.529 variant was first spotted in Botswana and six cases have been found in South Africa
The Government has been trialling the tests with 29 businesses, and MBIE on Wednesday said the pilot was proving to be a success.
Stuff
OPINION: A reflection on two lockdown experiences which couldn't have been more different.
Newsroom
The Government is taking its time letting Kiwis return home from Australia. Its rationale for not opening the trans-Tasman ahead of Christmas is weak, and in the PM’s case deliberately evasive.
Stuff
Tāmaki Makaurau has achieved vaccine rates higher than earlier thought possible, with rates for Māori four times higher than when Delta emerged.
Newsroom
How many people have been vaccinated in New Zealand? Newsroom presents a weekly dashboard of everything you need to know about New Zealand's vaccine rollout.
RNZ
Of the 15 deaths recorded by the Ministry of Health in the current outbreak, 10 were unvaccinated, two had one dose less than 14 days before they contracted Covid-19 and three were fully vaccinated.
Stuff
Delta's spread continues with a first case recorded in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, one of 12 cases in the wider region and among three yet to be linked to the outbreak.
Newshub
Arrivals will still be required to self-isolate at home for seven days.
NZ Herald
Yesterday's cases were spread across five regions with Auckland recording the most.
A Dunedin restaurant owner is worried customers will take out their frustrations on her staff when the Government’s new vaccine passes come into...
RNZ
Police figures indicate more than a four-fold increase in violence and disorder in MIQ hotels this year, compared to last year.
Stuff
Six Papakura High staffers aren't complying with Covid-19 health order, but there's room for them at work if they change their minds, principal says.
Stuff
Anyone who has been fully vaccinated for more than six months can receive their booster from today.
Stuff
Breathlessness and fatigue are the real warning signs, experts say, after two men died while in self-isolation this week.
RNZ
Explainer - Sometime soon, the alert level system which is becoming increasingly complex, will be replaced with traffic lights. Join RNZ for a journey into the future to see what that means.
Keep track of vaccination rates across Aotearoa with 1News' graphs.
Stuff
Shops will open and gatherings of up to 25 people can happen outside - here's the rundown of the step 2 rules.
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