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Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Measures still 'crucial' as phases introduced
Omicron is not "mild" and can still overwhelm the health system, nor will it be the last Covid-19 variant so the government must prepare, public health experts say.
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'I think it's time': Efeso Collins commits to running for Auckland mayor
The South Auckland councillor opens up about why he's decided to run for mayor with or without the Labour Party's endorsement.
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New Covid-19 cases attended music festival in Hamilton
The Ministry of Health says a number of people who attended a festival in Hamilton over the weekend have been confirmed as having Covid-19.
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'Too late': 100,000 Māori can't get booster until March
A Covid-19 Māori health analyst says more than 106,000 vaccinated Māori are not eligible for a booster shot until after 1 March - too late to protect against the expected Omicron surge.
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- Covid-19 in NZ in numbers
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One dead after car goes down bank near Palmerston North
10:54 pm todayOne person has died after a seroius crash in which a car went down a bank near Palmerston North.
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Judge grants Brian Tamaki's bail request
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Amnesty for people who got fake Covid-19 vaccine passes
6:34 pm todayCanterbury police are offering an amnesty for people who received fake Covid-19 vaccine passes from a Rangiora man.
Broadcasting Standards Authority issues warning over Covid-19 misinformation
Covid-19: Next phases of government's Omicron plan revealed
Business
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Events industry workers face months without income
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking for some sort of payment for those who cannot work because of the red traffic light rules.
Expert expects economic figures to be 'relatively volatile' in wake of Omicron
NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss
Pacific
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Evacuees from Tongan outer islands welcomed to Tongatapu
4:23 pm todayAuthorities in Tonga are working with local telecommunications companies to expand network capacity in the kingdom following a volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Covid-19: Schools reopen amid third wave in Fiji
Forum launches Pacific appeal for Tonga
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The benefits of going barefoot
It's possible to reduce pain and discomfort by strengthening the body to support itself without shoes, podiatrist Paul Thompson says. Audio
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Finding the weird and wonderful in nature's wildlife weapons
James Ryan, a 12-year-old Cantabrian, has been fascinated with the natural world since he can remember. The fascination is now a book called Nature's Wildlife Weapons, which he has just written. Audio, Gallery
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NZ must face 'triple planetary crisis'
Opinion: As the government prepares to deal with a looming Omicron outbreak, this won't be the only major issue it will have to tackle this year, Nathan Cooper writes.
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Shining a light on the US industrial-prison complex
The US prison system amounts to a modern-day form of slavery based on lies about the underclass it is exploiting, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges says. Audio
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Covid-19: Govt reveals new three-step Omicron plan
8:02 pm todayIsolation periods for Covid-19 cases and close contacts will be reduced as NZ goes through a new three-step approach to Omicron unveiled today. Watch the…
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Covid-19: How will isolation work in shared households?
Families and flatters are worried about how they will effectively manage self-isolation as Omicron takes hold in the community. Audio
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Covid-19: How to adapt to the new mask rules
5:03 pm todayWhile N95 and P2 masks are known to be the best options available, a public health researcher says people shouldn't feel anxious if they can't access one.
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'It just means we can all settle as a family': Thousands become residents
5:03 pm todayAbout 5000 people have become residents under a fast-track government scheme launched last month, with migrants from India, South Africa, and Philippines…
RNZ Music
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Red light stops live performances
Many musicians, actors, technicians and crew in the live events industry are facing months without any income because of the move to the red traffic light setting.
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Hymns on Sunday, 23 January 2022
Plenty of well-loved favourites in this week’s programme of listener requests, including The old rugged cross, What a friend we have in Jesus, and When I survey the wondrous cross. Audio
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Duke Ellington Songbook
Nick's Summer Songbook Series continues on Inside Out with a show dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington. Audio
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The Dunedin Sound
...played an instrumental (excuse the pun) role in the city's culture. Someone at the very heart of it all in the 80s is musician, artist and stonemason Stephen Kilroy, who shares some of his stories with us. Audio
In Depth
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Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers
Track the latest case numbers, testing and vaccination data in New Zealand.
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RNZ in-depth: The best long reads for summer
2021 was a year of fast-moving Covid-19 news, but RNZ's in-depth team also produced some exceptional long reads. As you slow down over summer, check out some of…
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Bad then, worse now: How Covid-19 will hurt retired women
Women are worse off than men in retirement - and experts predict Covid-19 will make things worse, Naomi Arnold reports.
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The health system’s attention deficit when it comes to ADHD
From struggling kids to out-of-control teens and desperate adults, NZ's ADHD community is in crisis. Why is it so hard for them to get help that some are…
What You Need to Know
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Covid-19 vaccination for children: What you need to know
Explainer - With the roll out of Pfizer's paediatric Covid-19 vaccine for children beginning next week, RNZ helps parents and caregivers answer some of the…
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Covid-19 vaccine booster dose: What you need to know
Explainer - Here is a rundown of who is eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine booster in New Zealand, when and where you can get it, and the side effects.
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Testing positive for Covid-19: What you need to know
Explainer - What happens when you test positive for Covid-19 and what should people living with you do? RNZ is here to clear all up.
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The Omicron Covid-19 variant: What you need to know
Explainer - The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is rapidly spreading around the world. Here's what you need to know about the risk the variant poses and its… Video
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Despite Omicron, keeping schools open safely should be goal
The Omicron variant has caused serious disruption to schooling overseas. As Aotearoa prepares for an Omicron outbreak, calls to close schools as case numbers…
Covid-19 will dominate, but NZ must also face 'triple planetary crisis'
Opinion: As the government prepares to deal with a looming Omicron outbreak, this won't be the only major issue it will have to tackle this year, Nathan Cooper …
Ukraine might be far away, but a security crisis in Europe can still threaten Aotearoa
Analysis - Australia's National Security Hub Co-Convener Sascha-Dominik Bachmann analyses how the unfolding Ukraine-Russia conflict poses a threat to New…
Tonga a reminder of need to modernise outdated undersea cables laws
Analysis - University of Canterbury Law professor Karen Scott examines how the damage to Tonga's undersea cable exposes vulnerabilities within the global…