A RAT race is on as tens of thousands of people try to source Rapid Antigen Tests amid the growing omicron outbreak.
RATs are now the primary testing method and kits are available at retail outlets, or free through DHBs for those who are symptomatic or close contacts.
But with reports of some people on-selling the tests - and community testing centres dealing with aggressive behaviour from people demanding kits - health officials are at pains to point out there are plenty to go around.
Nita Blake-Persen reports.