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.
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New Covid-19 mask rules: Everything you need to know
Masks play a significant role when 'done right', says PM.
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.
PCR testing capacity increased by 20,000 a day
Surge capacity is now up to 77,600 tests a day, the Government says.
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.
The hottest recipes to make in red light
Banana bread and sweet chilli scrolls are so 2021 - here's what's cooking in red light.
Why being vain can reap long-term health benefits
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman et al are onto something.
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.
Trouble sleeping? How to nod off in less than two minutes
Omicron and the heat keeping you awake at night? Try this military sleep hack.
Opinion: We need to declare a health workforce emergency
Health official on staff shortage under Covid, impact on other surgery, staff retention.
Health workforce 'emergency': 1500 more hospital docs, 1400 GPs and 12,000 nurses needed
EDs regularly operate at 120 per cent and doctors tell us they have never seen it so bad.
Mask advice under review as Omicron community transmission confirmed
MOH officials are reviewing the advice around masks and the most effective ones.
Focus: Covid-19 Outbreak | Sunday 23rd January Wrap
January 23 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern today announced a three-stage plan to combat Omicron - with further details to be revealed on Wednesday.
Cutting booster wait now could spare worse Omicron peak - expert
Epidemiologist says NZ is 'crazy' not to cut booster gap to three months after second jab.
What we know about the three-staged approach to combat Omicron
A three-stage plan to combat Omicron - with further details to be revealed on Wednesday.
'Please reconsider': PM's message for NZ's 213,000 unvaxxed
Jacinda Ardern has made an 11th hour plea to NZ's 213,000-odd unvaxxed teens and adults.
The common Omicron symptom that could be warning you're infected
Revealed: The one most common symptom for predicting a positive Covid test.
Omicron threat: Why Siouxsie Wiles won't be going to bars or restaurants
Siouxsie Wiles says airborne risk means she'll be staying away.
Omicron threat: The new red-light setting - how life will change from 11.59pm tonight
Omicron is now circulating in Auckland and is also in the South Island, says PM.
24 community cases; Rest home worker linked to Omicron-infected family tests positive
The Ministry of Health is due to update the latest Covid case numbers at 1pm.
NZ moving to red - how to prepare for the Omicron outbreak
Make sure you and your household have a plan for self-isolation if someone gets sick.
Focus Live: NZ moves to red traffic light setting
January 23 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has confirmed New Zealand will move to the red traffic light setting at midnight tonight.
NZ to red tonight; Omicron circulating in Auckland, possibly South Island - PM
PM Jacinda Ardern confirms 9 community cases of Omicron in the Nelson area.
Kids the winner as runaway bride swaps lycra for lace in city race
Here comes the bride - and her "beautiful" bridesmaids.
Border bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQ
It's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.