By RNZ
Air New Zealand is expecting more cases of Omicron among its crews, with others now showing symptoms, its CEO Greg Foran says.
The national airliner announced yesterday it had stood down 15 aircrew members as close contacts of an employee who had tested positive for the Covid-19 variant.
In a statement, Air New Zealand said it has significant precautions in place for crew set out by the Ministry of Health and the airline’s medical team, including wearing PPE and regular surveillance testing.
However, Foran told Morning Report he was now aware of other crew members showing symptoms of the virus and that he expected more cases to be confirmed.
He said the company was doing all it could to stay operating, but that it would need help doing so going forward.
“Over yesterday, we were dealing with the fact that not only this crew member had obviously picked up Omicron, but we’ve taken the precaution of standing down a number of pilots and other crew.
“I understand that a couple of the other crew are showing symptoms at this stage.
“This will move quite quickly and we do anticipate we’ll be dealing with quite a few more cases.”
-
Nelson shoplifter behind bars for three months before sentencing
-
Tauranga man dies in motorcycle crash in Marlborough
-
Pāpāmoa artist Mr G honours Star Wars actor Temuera Morrison with a taonga
-
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 8th February Wrap
-
More people to become eligible for free flu vaccine as Government prepares for winter
-
Thai sex worker trial: 'I was bloody stupid,' victim of alleged fraud tells court
-
Police warn business community after Hāwera business loses $69,000 to scammer
-
Auckland lab theft: $500 reward for stolen reader crucial to new Covid-19 diagnostic test
-
Car loses control and plunges into Whanganui River
-
Anthony Wheble prison attack case: Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of fellow inmate
-
Focus Live: Omicron 'set to accelerate quickly' - PM Jacinda Ardern
-
Scare-mongering baby formula pamphlet removed by Counties Manukau DHB after online fury
-
Fines totalling $26,000 for illegal Hawke's Bay fires
-
Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Text, email booster alerts for 1 million NZers
OTHER NEWS
When Graham Hoete was five years old, he would draw Star Wars doodles in his maths book. Now the Māori multi-disciplinary artist is carving for the franchise itself. Pāpāmoa-based Hoete, ... Read more »
The rain over the weekend was what Dannevirke had been waiting for, but it still may not have been enough to ease water restrictions. Tararua District Council group manager of ... Read more »
South Australia has reported another 1,296 COVID-19 cases along with four more deaths. SA Health said the new cases left the total number of active infections at 14,159. There are ... Read more »
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has promised $400,000 to rural communities to deal with disruption from Covid. The PM arrived at the press conference with Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins. “Cases ... Read more »
Ben Fordham says most Australians have had enough of being told what to do by the government, and that it was finally time to end Covid restrictions across NSW. ‘We’ve ... Read more »
The Northern Territory has reported another 1,092 COVID-19 infections, with most picked up through rapid antigen tests. SecureNT said of the new cases on Tuesday, 897 were from RATs. It ... Read more »
“A bit of rain never hurt anyone” was the motto at the Aria Waitangi Day Sports Shears, which went ahead on Sunday, despite an afternoon deluge. Almost 50 shearers and ... Read more »
A Napier man has been found guilty of a “serious piece of thuggery” after a court heard he punched a drunken sailor seven times and stomped three times on his ... Read more »
For years many Kiwis labelled it the “best ice cream ever”. Now, after nearly a decade in the wilderness – it’s finally back. Tip Top has caved in to public ... Read more »
An assistant house master at Dilworth School was caught in bed spooning a young boy in 1994 and was told to leave the dormitory, court documents reveal. It’s one incident ... Read more »
Controversial businessman Troy Bowker donated $35,000 to NZ First last year, including a $10,000 donation made the same day he donated $5,000 to the Act Party. Any donations of over ... Read more »
Thousands of anti-mandate protesters gathered on Parliament’s lawn have said they’re “in for the long haul” and intend to stay for days. Major highways into Wellington were brought to a ... Read more »
A man who repeatedly preyed on a sleeping girl by groping her bottom told police he wasn’t sure what motivated his sexual offending. On three separate occasions last year, in ... Read more »
February 8 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern and National Party leader Chris Luxon deliver their first Parliamentary speeches of 2022. Read more »
Shannen Doherty masks up to shop with her mother Rosa in LA... after revealing her 2022 health goals
Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Shannen Doherty and her mother Rosa coordinated in matching white tops with blue jeans while shopping at Italian food market Guidi Marcello in Santa Monica on ... Read more »
The Aussie star didn’t hold back when recounting the painful details of his worst celebrity interview on-air today. Australian comedian and broadcaster Andy Lee didn’t hold back when he dished ... Read more »
Elon Musk faces a legal challenge after a tweet about Tesla, in a fresh blow for the world’s largest carmaker. The US stock market watchdog issued a legal request to ... Read more »
The Prime Minister is expected to address the public at 4pm after Parliament sat for the first time this year and protesters gathered outside. The Government faces ongoing scrutiny from ... Read more »
Hamilton Central is one of the Top 10 places in New Zealand for vehicle collisions, according to State Insurance motor claims figures. State is urging drivers to take extra caution ... Read more »
It is understood Prince Charles personally told Harry Camilla would become Queen. The Sun reports the Prince of Wales let both Harry and William know it was the Queen’s “sincere ... Read more »
The pain at the pump continues for Kiwis as some fuels now exceed $3 a litre. AA principal advisor Terry Collins explains what’s causing the surge in prices. Video / ... Read more »
MetService Christchurch weather: February 9th. Read more »
MetService National weather: February 8th-10th. Read more »
MetService Wellington weather: February 9th. Read more »
The Prime Minister is expected to address the public at 4pm after Parliament sat for the first time this year and protesters gathered outside. The Government faces ongoing scrutiny from ... Read more »
Test your brains with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for the morning quiz tomorrow. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE. Read more »
By Sally Murphy of RNZ Heavy rain in Taranaki at the weekend has caused huge damage to farms, washing away baleage and bridges. Some farms in the region have reported ... Read more »
Congressional leaders gathered on the Capitol steps Monday evening to pay tribute to the more than 900,000 Americans who have perished from COVID-19House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sporting a face mask and holding a lantern, stood in the center of the group of several dozen lawmakersThe event included the singing of Shall We Gather at the River and God Bless America by the United States Army Chorus and a moment of silence One member of Congress and a member-elect have died from COVID-19, while 42 House members and 8 senators have tested positive since December Read more »
Two Thai sex workers are accused of defrauding three Waikato men of more than $250k by making up a multitude of lies around why they needed the money. Nualpan Coxon, ... Read more »
Linda Reynolds won't be attending the first parliamentary sitting of the yearSenator Reynolds tested positive in Tasmania, where she is on a work visitThe Minister for Government Services went into self-isolation after test result Read more »
Questions are being asked after a Chinese speed skater appeared to flick a marker underneath the skate of her Canadian opponent, which some believe caused her to fall during a ... Read more »
The second member of an alleged plot to kidnap and hurt Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will plead guilty to kidnapping conspiracy next weekKaleb Franks of Waterford Township, about 40 miles from Detroit, was one of six men who hatched the plot in October of 2020 - now, he could face life in prisonThe men, part of far-right Wolverine Watchmen militia group, were enraged COVID-19 lockdowns, and allegedly planned to take her from her vacation home One of six men arrested for the kidnapping, Ty Garbin, 25, is serving six years in jail after agreeing to testify against the other members of the militiaThe other men - Adam Fox, 40, Barry Croft, 44, Daniel Harris, 24 and Brandon Caserta, 33, have insisted that they were pushed to action by FBI informants 'Dan' who infiltrated the group, paid for gas, food and lodging for militia-style weekend training, according to an earlier court filing by the group's lawyersBut in his plea deal, Franks testifies that he was 'not entrapped or induced to commit any crimes by these individuals' and neither were the other men Read more »
A venue for next year’s trial of multiple parties charged over the fatal eruption of Whakaari/White Island has still not been determined, with defence lawyers and the prosecution continuing to ... Read more »
A man accused of driving his vehicle into a quad bike in South Taranaki, causing critical injuries for a person on the bike, has been released from custody three months ... Read more »
Whanganui city’s economic development agency wants to see locals swiping right on a new matchmaking app set up to pair Whanganui businesses with skilled workers. Talent Connect is the first ... Read more »
Prince William is “supportive” of the Queen’s move to make his stepmother Camilla Queen consort. While the Duke of Cambridge was not involved in the decision, he “respects” its logic, ... Read more »
February marks Aotearoa Bike Challenge Month. A full 28-days when the nation is encouraged to cycle anywhere, anytime and to bring everyone else along for the (literal) ride. Participants can ... Read more »
A woman will tell a trial she was repeatedly sexual violated and raped while drunk, but her alleged attacker says it was consensual sex outside a party in Kaiapoi two ... Read more »
There are 17 new cases in Northland today: one in Karikari Peninsula, one in Kaeo, one in Kaikohe, 11 cases in Kerikeri and two in Whangārei. The address of one ... Read more »