New Zealand1.4 million doses of vaccine to be destroyed by the end of the week780,000 people had not taken up the chance of a second booster.27 Mar 06:12 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 latest: 76 virus-related deaths, 11,258 new cases in last weekOf the new cases, 4712 were reinfections.27 Mar 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDisease X: Are we ready for the next pandemic?Times: Covid-19 was this era’s Disease X. What will be the next?26 Mar 10:42 PM
WorldUS superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemicSuperfungus Candida auris cases tripled in just over 3 years, according to report.21 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldLab leak or not? How politics shaped the battle over Covid’s originNew York Times: Lab leak gains traction, even as evidence builds virus came from market.19 Mar 11:51 PM
WorldScientists uncover new Covid origin clueExpert says the DNA findings are significant, even though they aren’t definitive.17 Mar 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConstruction crunch: More building firms fail, homeowners in the lurchPeter Wolfkamp, Newstalk ZB’s resident builder worries about recent string of failures.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Felt like a gun to my head': Unvaccinated family carers win court caseA group of carers who lost their funding due to being unvaccinated have won their case.13 Mar 09:02 PM
LifestyleCould Covid-19 be the key to curing cancer?Scientists are using immunity T ‘killer’ cells, to recognise Covid, and target cancers.12 Mar 08:57 PM
Travel'Creepy' millionaire’s $100K offer to plane strangerThe man told his seat mate he would give her $100K if she would remove her mask.12 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandResearchers cite lax Covid protections in schoolsLast year teachers had the highest rates of infection of any occupational group.09 Mar 08:05 PM
New ZealandWoman appeals against lockdown breach convictionTina Steedman and her friends breached lockdown to attend Destiny Church-aligned protest.09 Mar 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong Covid patients more likely to have gastro problems - studyNew York Times: The study's author suspects 'a major imbalance in acid production'.08 Mar 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHouse values falling but still up 24.5pc on pre-Covid timesPrices would need to keep falling for another two years before they hit pre-Covid levels.08 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Fest brings back international comedians for first time since 2019The festival is back after taking 2022 off due to the pandemic.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 update: 11,453 new cases, 18 deaths and 177 in hospitalThe latest Covid-19 results for the week are in.06 Mar 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJessie Gurunathan'My friend has fallen down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole'Jessie Gurunathan on losing a close friend.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB, Heartland, Watercare, staff claim $250,000-plus from insolvent baking businessBakery said it had failed to recoup costs due to Covid-19 lockdowns.02 Mar 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWuhan Covid lab leak theory: Why demonising China threatens the worldFinancial Times: The new cold war makes another pandemic more likely.01 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandFocus: Fire Fight - 23 days on the front line at the Parliament protestNZ Herald photographers and reporters were on the grounds throughout the occupation, talking to protesters, police, politicians and ordinary Wellingtonians right up to the fiery end. Video / NZ Herald Watch01 Mar 06:47 PM
WorldCovid conspiracy theories soar after report of originsEach attempt to look at where the virus started is swamped by misinformation.01 Mar 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat we know and don’t know about the origins of Covid-19New York Times: Conclusive evidence hard to come by and intelligence agencies are split.28 Feb 07:52 PM
WorldChina claims it is ‘open and transparent’ about origin of Covid-19US officials remain divided on origin of virus; China says it has co-operated in search.28 Feb 05:40 PM
WorldCovid-19 origins still a mystery three years into pandemicDid the coronavirus originate in animals or leak from a Chinese lab?28 Feb 12:42 AM
OpinionCovid 19: Three ways to improve our response to a pandemicHere we describe three big opportunities to improve our response to the next pandemic.27 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLab leak most likely caused pandemic, US Energy Department saysNew York Times: New intelligence prompted the department to change its position.27 Feb 12:42 AM
TravelShocking TikTok shows tourists packed into Thailand tourist attractionThe video shows dozens of tourists packed together in the popular spot.23 Feb 09:04 PM
Aged careCyclone Gabrielle: 6 Summerset villages lost power, communications"Ran essential services on generator power, fully supplied with food and medication."23 Feb 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHow Air NZ came back from the brink after $1b Covid blowAirline in a sweet spot, but travellers face continued airfare pain.23 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandCouncil hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus networkPassengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.22 Feb 10:48 PM
TravelChina anticipates billions of tourists in 2023A recent study suggests tourists will bring in trillions in 2023.22 Feb 08:16 PM
AirlinesBack in the black: Air New Zealand’s $299m half-year profitThe result is a spectacular turnaround on last year's $367 underlying loss.22 Feb 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailManukau shopping centre bar folds - gun violence blamed for scaring off customers"Recent shooting in the vicinity of the premises discouraged customers" - liquidator.16 Feb 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Is big pharma profiteering from the pandemic?OPINION: Investigations allege cancelled vaccine orders are still being paid for.15 Feb 04:00 PM
