Omicron COVID variant detected in UK

Authorities in Germany and the Czech Republic say they also have suspected cases.

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Blackcaps skittled by Indian spinners, Jamieson strikes late on day three

New Zealand trail by 63 runs at the close of play on day three in Kanpur.

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'Very high risk': New Zealand limits travel as Omicron causes alarm globally

It comes into effect on Sunday night.

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The discovery could be a game-changer for the industry which up until now has been mostly in the Tasman Region

Fish skin beauty product, aluminium-ion battery among Kiwi innovation award finalists

The KiwiNet awards celebrate the very best of homegrown innovation.

Football Ferns concede lead to fall to South Korea in Goyang

The Kiwi women couldn't capitalise on their halftime advantage in the football friendly.

West Coast prepares for more rain as slips and flooding block main highway

The forecaster warned heavy rain could cause rivers and streams to rapidly rise.

Greater Wellington Regional Council plans housing around public transport

The council was also working to make the public transport network more accessible.

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Kiwi curlers determined not to let setbacks spoil Olympics dream

After three months apart training via Zoom, Mhairi-Bronté Duncan and Brett Sargon are heading to Sweden to try and secure clinch their place at Beijing 2022.

Mass rally in Wellington pressures Govt to extend income-related rent subsidy to council housing tenants

"I push myself to work 60-70 hours a week just so I've got enough to pay the rent."

Christchurch Convention Centre not expected to be moneymaker, requires Government funding

Businesses though are ready and waiting for it to open.

Omicron chaos: Ardern speaks on new COVID variants

"All of our planning around COVID, we have built into it the possibility of variants in the future."

'Only a matter of time': Seymour calls for Govt to be 'honest and real' in face of Omicron threat

"Chris Hipkins needs to let New Zealanders know what the Government is doing to prepare for Omicron."

'If he calls, she answers': The man the Queen will always pick up the phone for - and it's not one of her sons

Only one is a senior royal family member.

Pasifika communities reach 'key vaccination milestones'

Ninety percent of Pacific people in New Zealand have had their first COVID-19 vaccine.

Australia to close border to nine southern African countries after dangerous new variant 'Omicron' identified

The Health Minister said there were no known cases of the new Omicron variant in Australia but wanted to take "early action".

From real-world heroes to virtual rabbit houses: How New Zealand is embracing the metaverse

"There's lots of exciting possibilities."

'Witch hunts': South African health minister slams 'unjustified' Omicron travel bans

"It doesn't really help to close borders... we've got to find solutions to this variant together."

World Test Championship: Blackcaps v India, first test, day three - As it happened

Join us from 5pm as the Blackcaps look to try and seal a first innings lead in Kanpur.