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Northland moves to orange, Omicron would mean a quick move to red - PM
Jacinda Ardern has announced Northland will join the rest of the country in the orange setting from 11.59pm tonight, and signalled plans for Omicron.
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Covid-19: 39 new community cases and one possible Omicron case
Testing has found 39 new community cases of Covid-19 and one new possible Omicron case in Palmerston North.
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Third navy ship to depart for Tonga, first relief supplies to arrive today
36 minutes agoA plane carrying aid and disaster relief supplies will arrive in Tonga today, as will the HMNZS Wellington - Minister of Defence Peeni Henare says it will check…
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Two new Covid-19 cases found in Hawke's Bay
A further two cases of Covid-19 have been found in Hawke's Bay.
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Auckland's Rainbow Parade cancelled due to Omicron risk
12:51 pm todayAuckland's Rainbow Parade has been cancelled, with organisers citing the potential health risk of Omicron cases in the community.
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NCEA 2021 results have been released, significantly lower attendance at exams
Students nervously awaiting the outcome of their NCEA exams can find some relief as the results are released online.
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National calls for better mental health services for Asians
The government is being urged to make the mental health of Asian New Zealanders more of a priority, with suspected suicides among Asians more than doubling. Audio
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Auckland Airport worker confirmed as Omicron case
Genome sequencing has confirmed the Auckland Airport worker who tested positive for Covid-19 has the Omicron variant, the Ministry of Health says. Audio
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Police locate Auckland man missing since Monday
about 1 hour agoPolice say Auckland man Nicholas Nadin, who was reported missing on Monday, has been located safe and well today.
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Tonga eruption: Waves up to 15 metres possible - Scientist
A GNS scientist says it's absolutely possible Tonga's volcanic eruption could have sparked tsunami waves reaching 15-metres high at their peak.
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NIWA predicts drought for top and bottom of the country
Parts of Aotearoa may have to prepare for a third consecutive year in drought.
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Northland's traffic light setting future to be revealed
Cabinet ministers met yesterday to decide whether it is tweaking settings that have all regions at orange except Te Tai Tokerau - it has remained in red over the summer break. Audio
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Motorists warned of slippery hot summer roads
10:35 am todayMotorists are being warned of slippery South Island roads after rain causes ice-like surfaces following hot days. Audio
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Samoa approves medical transfer of former PM to New Zealand
Opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegoai, 76, was admitted to intensive care in Samoa last Thursday and stayed in hospital for five days.
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Hercules expected to leave for Tonga today with water and food - Henare
8:44 am todayA plane carrying water and food is expected to leave for Tonga today, with as many as two flights a day to follow, as Fua'amotu International Airport reopens. Audio
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Government urged to tackle 'complex' drowning issues following dozens of deaths in 2021
7:58 am todaySwimming New Zealand chief executive Steve Johns and Drowning Prevention Auckland chief executive Nicola Keen-Biggelaar want to see water safety made compulsory in the New Zealand Curriculum.
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Three Auckland nightclubs listed as Covid-19 locations of interest
19 Jan 2022Three central Auckland nightclubs have been listed as Covid-19 'close contact' locations of interest.
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NZ resident found guilty of murdering family in Fiji
A Fiji-born New Zealand resident has been found guilty of multiple murders in Fiji.
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Relief for Tongan seasonal workers in NZ
A group of Tongan seasonal labourers stranded in New Zealand's South Island can continue to work until a flight is available to take them home, their employer says.
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Hipkins defends night-time announcement online on MIQ hold
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins fronted to media after a decision yesterday to delay the next MIQ release due to an increase in Omicron cases at the border.
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Mayor sidesteps 'what if' scenario during Zoom meeting on ferry terminal loan
11:53 am todayMarlborough Mayor John Leggett has been asked what will happen if the community "overwhelmingly" rejects a "significant-proposal" to lend Port Marlborough $110m.
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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 resorting to TikTok for medical advice? Anusha…
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Covid-19 update: 24 new community cases, 56 in MIQ
There are 24 new community cases of Covid-19, including one case of the Omicron variant which was announced yesterday but added to today's count.
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Police search for Auckland man missing since Monday
19 Jan 2022Counties Manakau police are appealing for information on 52-year-old Auckland man, Nicholas Nadin, who was reported missing on Monday.
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Auckland's Big Gay Out pride event cancelled
19 Jan 2022One of the largest events during Auckland's pride month has been cancelled.
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Tongan community welcome official word from Tonga's government
Tongans in NZ are relieved to hear official information from Tongan government for the first time since Saturday's eruption - but Tongan-born New Zealand MP Jenny Salesa says it is upsetting, too.
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Supermarkets stockpile and industries crisis plan ahead of Omicron community outbreak
People could see themselves with less beer and less money to save on big ticket items like televisions if an Omicron outbreak disrupts supply chains.
Top News stories
- PM Jacinda Ardern announces changes to traffic light system, provides Omicron update
- Covid-19 update on 20 January: 39 new community cases and one possible Omicron case
- Omicron will be a 'different' foe, PM Jacinda Ardern warns
- Third navy ship to depart for Tonga, first relief supplies to arrive today
- Solomons capital in lockdown, possible Covid-19 community transmission