But one specialist says it's not known how many Covid-19 patients will need ICU care because of other health problems.
The epidemiologist says the Government's new mask rules still aren't strict enough for Omicron.
This side finished a disappointing fourth in 2019 but hope to make up for it on home soil this year.
"Don't worry, sleep well," Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said in parliament. "No need to have your bags packed."
British PM Boris Johnson has resisted calls to resign over the scandal and says he welcomes the investigation.
Denis Shapovalov claimed Rafael Nadal receives special treatment from umpires after an epic Australian Open quarter-final tussle.
Vaccinated patients diagnosed overseas have reported it feels much like a heavy cold.
The 35-year-old is accused of killing Colombian national Juliana Bonilla Herrera.
Joe Rogan has been accused of promoting vaccine misinformation to his millions of followers.
Stefan Marinovic failed a pre-flight test for the friendlies against Jordan and Uzbekistan.
Motu said the supplement increases did not appear to be an important driver of the long-term growth in rents that was occurring.
Event organisers say the two-day mountain bike ride will look quite different to previous years.
Departing Saints coach Sean Payton opted for a New Orleans delicacy instead of biscuits like his fictional hero though.
Alyse Brenstrum and her partner have been waiting almost two weeks for a decision on a temporary emergency allocation.
Owen Franks was expected to miss the entire 2022 season with his achilles injury but the prop is bullish about his chances.
The use of rapid antigen tests was also discussed.
Investigations are continuing into any additional exposure events, the Ministry of Health said.
The case visited BestStart childcare in Pyes Pa, Tauranga, on January 19 and was likely to be infectious at the time, the Ministry of Health says.
The Capital and Coast DHB became the first on January 13.
Brian James was shot dead inside the Auckland property on December 23 last year.
Six people are in hospital with Covid-19. Six people are in hospital with Covid-19.
Asymptomatic close contacts will soon be able to show proof of a negative RAT to return to doing critical work during their required period of isolation.
While David Ortiz made the cut for Cooperstown, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens won't get to join him.
The tiny seal was likely trying to hide from the hot sun.
This time last year the 30 year-old was a temporary injury cover - now he's the Blues' first-choice hooker.
1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay will reveal the latest numbers on 1News at 6pm.
He was due to spend one more night in custody before a hearing on his alleged breach of bail conditions.
It comes as there are 56 Omicron cases in the community to date.
Russia has been conducting war drills in Belarus this week, with thousands of soldiers, alongside armour, vehicles, and aircraft, massing on the Ukrainian border.
They claim the music industry helped out with the push for vaccination, but now isn't getting the support they need in Red.
The Manukau ward councillor's confirmation for the October election was confirmed on Wednesday.
The dog daycare owner says her two beloved dogs, Wolf and Kramer, were taken from her Grey Lynn home while she was at work.
Immigration NZ says one-off residency visa applicants should check whether they need a medical in the first place.
Police are working through a list of people who might have received a fraudulent pass.
Despite the big occasion in Dunedin, there will be little fanfare for the matches.
Venus said he had never faced an environment like the one which greeted him and his partner during his Australian Open men’s double defeat.
The music festival was held in Hamilton at the weekend, it is not yet known if the cases are the Omicron variant.
Kiwi sprinter Zoe Hobbs smashed her 100m own record in the heats of the recent Potts Classic.
Police say a car went into a bank on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road.
