Brian Tamaki bail appeal: Will be released from prison 'very shortly'
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Government urged to make decisions with children at the centre.
Testing surge in Palmerston North, no new Omicron cases today
Jetstar check-In at the capital's domestic airport is the latest location of interest.
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He was accused of using electric shocks and paralysing drugs to punish patients.
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It comes as testing capacity is boosted and new mask rules introduced.
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'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospital
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Brooke van Velden: Why Govt's health remedy is a fail
OPINION: Government's big plan will change everything and nothing.
Scrapping MIQ for overseas arrivals would 'free up badly-needed resource': DHB report
MIQ rooms could be used to help people who can't isolate at home, the DHB report states.
Covid-19: Should we be masking 2-year-olds?
Experts say Govt's mask policy could be widened further - and even to 2-year-olds.
New Covid-19 mask rules: Everything you need to know
Masks play a significant role when 'done right', says PM.
PCR testing capacity increased by 20,000 a day
Surge capacity is now up to 77,600 tests a day, the Government says.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals new mask rules
January 25 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern said Cabinet has decided to update mask mandates as Omicron cases in the community increase. Masks must now be worn at businesses which serve food and drink, the PM said.
New vaccination centre prepping for Omicron
The new centre has replaced the indoor site for walk-ins in Westgate.
Third case of Omicron detected in Palmerston North
MidCentral DHB said they are continuing to support the cases to isolate at home.
5000 Samsung air purifiers ordered for New Zealand schools
Experts have been calling for air cleaners to help remove virus particles from classrooms.
Live: 'Simultaneous' Delta, Omicron outbreaks feared; 50,000 daily cases worst scenario
Omicron: 'It's almost certain that this is going to take off and get big.'
'We are all good': Motueka family at centre of Omicron outbreak
Family isolates in motel as NZ deals with outbreak.
Omicron: How did this outbreak start? What we've learned so far
As NZ battles its first major Omicron cluster, experts suggest how it may have started.
One vaccination clinic with bookings for children in Chch till next week
Bookings become available at the Ngā Hau e Whā Marae on Thursday.
Pain relief, medicine stripped from chemist and supermarket shelves
The Ministry of Health advised having pain-relief on hand in case of getting Omicron.
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Why being vain can reap long-term health benefits
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GP leader calling for hospital staff to be diverted to general practices
General practices needed to be part of the planning to manage Omicron, GP leader says.
'No silver bullet against Omicron' - Hipkins
Masks, booster shots and isolation are vital steps people should take to slow the spread.
Why are men more likely to die of Covid? It's complicated
New York Times: Social and behavioural patterns play a part.