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Omicron is being grown in labs and studied as scientists race to unlock the COVID-19 variant's mysteries

4 December 2021

While the world was busy making other plans, Omicron had already begun its quiet evolution. Now scientists are frantically studying the mysterious new variant so we can understand what we're fighting.

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	4 Dec: Fire crews in the South Island had a busy night battling three major house fires... more

One Person has died after a single car crash in Motunau in North Canterbury
	4 Dec: One Person has died after a single car crash in Motunau in North Canterbury... more

Selena Gomez struggles to get out of bed at times
	4 Dec: The 29-year-old singer has revealed via an Instagram video that she has various "tools" that she uses to help her with her mental health... more

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	4 Dec: There are two new Covid-19 cases in the Wairoa District, in Hawke's Bay... more

Edie Falco says James Gandolfini once halted 'The Sopranos' filming when he went into a "sugar coma"
	4 Dec: The 58-year-old actress - who played Tony Soprano's wife Carmela in the classic crime drama - has opened up about what it was like to film meal scenes on set with her late co-star... more

Ben Affleck feels "very lucky" for "second chances" and his challenges in life
	4 Dec: The 49-year-old actor - who rekindled his romance with former fiancee Jennifer Lopez earlier this year - has stressed the importance of "taking advantage" of being able to learn from "growth"... more

The Loop: Labor's climate change plan, BHP's COVID-19 vaccine mandate ruled unlawful and Australia declared the drunkest country
	3 Dec: Here's your TL;DR for today's news.... more

Kiwi Supercars driver Shane van Gisbergen's relishing the prospect of fan noise competing with the rev of the engines at Bathurst
	3 Dec: Kiwi Supercars driver Shane van Gisbergen's relishing the prospect of fan noise competing with the rev of the engines at Bathurst... more

The Wellington Phoenix want to play aggressive in their debut A-League football season
	3 Dec: The Wellington Phoenix want to play aggressive in their debut A-League football season... more

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International:
Omicron is being grown in labs and studied as scientists race to unlock the COVID-19 variant's mysteries 7:13

Accident and Emergency:
Fire crews in the South Island had a busy night battling three major house fires 7:13

Christchurch:
One Person has died after a single car crash in Motunau in North Canterbury 7:03

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Selena Gomez struggles to get out of bed at times 7:01

Entertainment:
Edie Falco says James Gandolfini once halted 'The Sopranos' filming when he went into a "sugar coma" 6:31

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Ben Affleck feels "very lucky" for "second chances" and his challenges in life 6:01

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There are two new Covid-19 cases in the Wairoa District, in Hawke's Bay 4:33

Motoring:
Kiwi Supercars driver Shane van Gisbergen's relishing the prospect of fan noise competing with the rev of the engines at Bathurst 21:53

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