Warning NZ on brink of 'major border failure' as outbreak looms
"The Omicron pattern is continuing almost inexorably towards an outbreak in New Zealand."
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Auckland locations of interest: Chemist Warehouse, SkyCity Casino, Pak'nSave Manukau added to list
Shoppers at Pak'nSave Manukau and Chemist Warehouse asked to self-monitor for symptoms.
Review of MIQ duration needed after Palmerston North Covid-19 case - expert
"We need to encompass the full range of possible incubation periods." - Prof Michael Baker
Several ways Palmerston North case may have caught Omicron - expert
Infection may have laid dormant for duration of MIQ stay, expert says.
Live: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has Omicron
The Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.
Palmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQ
MidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.
Locations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, stores
The new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.
Manawatū River drownings: Two men named by police
Police have release the names of the two men who drowned in the Manawatū River on Jan 2.
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
I was there: In a time of Halley's Comet, Concorde came to New Zealand
It was a good time to look up, back in April 1986.
Get out of town: Where to escape Auckland's sky-high house prices
How to achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home.
'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015
There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.
'They just got dragged right out': Palmerston North local describes near miss in river where four drowned
Police and the council are now urging people not to swim at Ahimate Reserve.
Two more bodies retrieved from Manawatū River after refugee girl and woman drown
Reports of two missing swimmers has come just days after two others drowned there.
Child's body found in Manawatū River search
One body recovered; search continues today for 25-year-old woman
'Crossed the line': Media Council rules against Indian news site for attack on Massey academic
'It is unsustainable to describe it as news,' the decision read.
Man arrested after Palmerston North hit-and-run
Police believe a driver "deliberately hit" and elderly man then fled the scene.
Police investigating hit-and-run crash after elderly man 'deliberately hit'
Police said the man was hit on Grey St in Palmerston North just before 12.30pm.
NZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Palmerston North & Manawatū
The top things to check out in Palmerston North and Manawatū over summer.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Students making most of free trades training
Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.
Kiwi family in Indonesia's five-month fight to get vaccine, return home
NZ family struggled for months to get their children vaccinated; now they're heading home.
The Monday Q&A: Tireless environmental worker Graham Pearson enjoys the seaside life
"Sticky date pudding at the Rutland Arms Inn is my go-to outing."
Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.
'Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protest
Protesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.
Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
'Not even cute': Cafe owner responds after 'cute waitress' controversy
Owner hits back at critics, defends sign and reveals the identity of the 'cute waitress'.
'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers
77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.
Cold case: Woman in NZ arrested over toddler's 'abhorrent' death 34 years ago
The woman was arrested in Palmerston North and faces extradition.
'Cute waitress on duty': Cafe slammed for sexist sign
Critics say the sign highlights "deeply-held" sexism in the hospitality industry.
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
Dentist gets threats after advising extra charge for unvaxxed
The company is happy to treat both but the unvaccinated will face a PPE fee.
Person critically injured after firearms incident in Palmerston North
One person has been critically injured following a firearms incident.