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Anti-vaccine protest causes disruption in central Wellington
A group of about 1000 people are marching near Civic Square.
Booster shots needed against Omicron, US studies show
Three large US studies echo other countries' research showing booster improves protection.
WorkSafe probes vaccine pass complaints at Wellington cafe
The café closed last year and made staff redundant, but is now back open.
Explained: Why Omicron spreads so fast - and why it's hard to model
How do you model something as quick and dominant as Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.
Parents taking Government to court to stop vaccine rollout for kids
Group says the approval of Pfizer's vaccine for kids was flawed and illegal.
Live: MIQ worker tests positive for Covid, 29 community cases
Officials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.
Surge of Covid cases at border, double those in the community
Majority of cases popping up at the border are the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Otaua the brave: 7-year-old will be among Kiwi kids lining up for Covid-19 jab
Trust the experts, not social media, mum says.
Dr Mataroria Lyndon: With Omicron knocking, we need to vaccinate our tamariki
Vaccination is our best form of protection for our tamariki, whānau and communities.
Live: 28 new community cases; 13 in MIQ
Of the 34 people in hospital, two remain in ICU fighting the virus.
'Welcome news': Only 14 community cases despite higher testing rates
On Tuesday, there were nine cases at the border.
Covid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community cases
So far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.
Omicron 'tsunami' in quarter of countries - but Delta still at play too
Warning amid Omicron surge and apparent lesser severity: "Delta is still a big problem."
Home and Away star exits over vaccine
Another fan favourite will leave the soap over his vaccine status.
Novak's night of hell: Djokovic slept at airport after 6hr probe
Details have emerged of Novak Djokovic's nightmare ordeal at Melbourne airport.
Hospitalisations of US children too young for Covid vaccine soar
But the severity of illness among children amid Omicron wave seems lower than with Delta.
Fourth vaccine shots won't be necessary, UK experts say
UK scientific advisers say current boosters are protecting the vulnerable amid Omicron.
US using new phrase to replace 'fully vaccinated'
The US will begin moving away from describing people as "fully vaccinated".
More New Year's revellers linked to Covid; warning to learn from Oz
It's unclear how many of this week's border Covid-19 cases are Omicron.
Australia's Deputy PM slams Djokovic over visa controversy
Barnaby Joyce doesn't have much sympathy for Djokovic as he tries to overturn visa ruling.
Second New Year's Eve party in Auckland named as location of interest
People at the Britomart Block Party must watch for symptoms.
Hipkins wants kids back in school fulltime - but could new variant force a rethink?
Looming Omicron variant means pandemic plans should be revisited, epidemiologist says.
Covid latest: Auckland brothel patrons told to isolate
The Pelican Club has been deemed a 'high risk' location of interest.
Opposition calls for urgent Govt action on boosters, kids' vaccines and rapid testing amid Omicron scare
A second border-related case has been in the community, Health Ministry announced today.
'I've never stayed in a hotel in my life': Grandma sees bright side of MIQ Xmas
Being in an MIQ hotel feels 'like you've gone to heaven', grandmother says.
Immunocompromised woman forced to obtain third dose by re-booking second
'There was no other way than to pretend I was there for my first dose or my second.'
Police warn of 'major repercussions' as unvaxxed officers face being stood down
Hundreds of officers get set to lose their jobs over vaccine mandate.
Oversupply of teachers possible next year, Ministry of Education forecasts show
Pandemic has seen an unprecedented "spike" in teachers staying in the classroom.
Covid update: 103 new community cases ahead of traffic light review
There are 61 Covid patients in hospital, including three in HDU or ICU.