New Zealand
Outbreak latest: 9 deaths, dip in cases; Map reveals number in every NZ region
The total number of publicly reported Covid related deaths has now reached 175.
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Eight new Covid-19 deaths as daily case numbers continue to fall
New daily record of Covid-19 deaths in NZ as community case numbers continue to fall.
'Caught between his two parents': Judge orders 11-year-old to get vaccinated against Covid
His parents warred over whether their son should get the jab, so the judge chose for them.
Why Hipkins is optimistic about Omicron outbreak, but has a death toll warning
Hipkins cautiously optimistic, but still wary of impact to come among elderly population.
Kate MacNamara: Time to roll back the pandemic's overreaching PR machine
OPINION: It's time to dial back the spin after two years of the pandemic.
Person dies at Kāpiti Coast property believed to be occupied by Parliament protesters
The death has been referred to the coroner.
Watch: 20,989 new community Covid cases; record daily death toll
This is the highest number of daily Covid-related deaths since the pandemic reached NZ.
Three quarters of schools dealing with Covid cases
New cases down in Auckland schools and ECEs - but outside the city they've nearly doubled.
Covid-19: Michael Baker's three predictions for 2022
What can NZ expect in year 3 of Covid-19? Epidemiologist Michael Baker explains.
15,161 cases, one death, 618 in hospital - case drop 'encouraging' but caution urged
The seven-day rolling average of cases is 17,272, up from 16,687 yesterday.
Interislander ferry passenger services cancelled after Covid crew cases
Interislander ferries can still sail carrying freight, and Bluebridge services operating.
Anti-mandate protesters moving on from Remutaka Forest Park, DoC says
Protesters demonstrating at Parliament in Wellington were dispersed on Wednesday.
Anti-vaxxers hijack Warne's death
"Anti-vaxxers are already signing his death certificate. It's shameful and disgusting."
Top cop on what we need to learn from the Parliament protest violence
"We need to think as a nation how we got there & how we avoid being there in the future."
Covid cases drop below 19,000, five more deaths - health chiefs' warning
Five deaths and 22,535 cases were registered yesterday.
Editorial: Protest exposed an ugly truth
EDITORIAL: From pride to resentment to Parliament's scorched earth; how did we get here?
Live: Omicron's grip - daily cases could be almost 100k; expert's warning for age group
Rod Jackson says the only numbers that matter are hospitalisations and deaths.
Watch: 22,535 new Covid cases, five deaths
Latest deaths in Tauranga, Waikato, Dunedin and Middlemore bring toll to 67.
My husband's a Trump-supporting anti-vaxxer. Should I leave him?
Nic and Verity answer your sex and relationship questions.
'A tsunami of long Covid': Cardiologist warns Kiwis to take Omicron seriously
"Having Covid is not trivial", warns the head of Auckland Hospital coronary care.
School closes for two weeks with an Omicron case in almost every class
'We're not prepared to sit back and let this thing gobble everybody up', principal says.
NZ's total infections likely much higher than confirmed case numbers – here's why
NZ's confirmed Covid cases likely to be just a fraction of the total.
Harbour Bridge protest: Police vow to 'actively engage' to block protesters
Saturday protest a new anti-mandate drive by Destiny Church's Freedom & Rights Coalition.
Live: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest
"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.
Phase 3 from midnight: What does it mean for you?
The Government has announced New Zealand will move to phase 3 at 11.59pm tonight.
'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusations
A group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.
'Like being punched in the chest': 'Milder' Omicron leaves fit Kiwi struggling to breathe
No taste, brain fog, struggling to breathe - even a 'mild' case of Covid can hit hard.
Simon Wilson: No, Christopher Luxon and protesters, mandates are not the issue
OPINION: The Covid divide in NZ runs far deeper than a disagreement about mandates.
Paul Lewis: Djokovic will pay the ultimate price for stubborn, selfish stance
OPINION: His famed fighting spirit may prove to be the undoing of his legacy.
Audrey Young: Luxon's opportunism may rebound on him
OPINION: They are not us - and not even close, writes Audrey Young of the protesters.