New ZealandReturnee who escaped from hospital back in quarantine after handing themselves inAuthorities have given an update on a person who escaped Middlemore Hospital with Covid.22 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandCapital Covid scare - Case confirmed in Hutt ValleyFive new locations of interest have been announced in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Naenae.21 Dec 11:40 PM
WorldOmicron casts a new shadow over economy's pandemic recoveryThe Omicron variant has unleashed a fresh round of fear and uncertainty.21 Dec 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and insane': Stranded Kiwis lash out at plans to keep border restrictions'Disappointed and frustrated' - Kiwis respond to extended border restrictions.21 Dec 10:59 PM
WorldAnother record day for NSW with 3763 new Covid casesCase numbers more than double in a week.21 Dec 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'A long and difficult process': How pandemics endNew York Times: An infectious outbreak can conclude in more ways than one.21 Dec 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOmicron is turning Europe's busy season silentNew York Times: European businesses are demanding government help, again.21 Dec 08:52 PM
New ZealandLockdown flouting couple 'paid heavy price' - Deputy MayorEquestrian William Willis and lawyer Hannah Rawnsley were sentenced yesterday.21 Dec 08:52 PM
New ZealandAt least 27,000 flyers in limbo after Omicron border delay"Once Omicron is out, it will spread faster than Delta."21 Dec 08:51 PM
WorldBiden addresses Americans in face of rising casesUS President Joe Biden says that the unvaccinated are responsible for their own choices as Omicron cases rise ahead of the holidays. Video / APWatch21 Dec 08:38 PM
WorldBiden pledges 500 million free virus tests to counter OmicronMove hailed a step in the right direction as fast-spreading variant takes hold.21 Dec 08:34 PM
TravelCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Cook Islands travel bubble still all go JanuaryQuarantine free travel will still go ahead for vaccinated people next month.21 Dec 07:52 PM
New ZealandArrivals from high-risk countries could swamp MIQ, experts sayExperts want to limit or even halt arrivals from countries with high rates of Omicron.21 Dec 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'A long and difficult process': How pandemics endNew York Times: An infectious outbreak can conclude in more ways than one.21 Dec 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCall for businesses to hire 'Māori cultural advisors' to protect cultureThis comes after it was revealed how a controversial DHB Covid-19 pamphlet was approved.21 Dec 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Planning your summer holidays? Plan for home isolation tooNow is the time to prepare for what you and your whānau would do if you caught Covid-19.21 Dec 06:35 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 22 Dec, 2021Reopening delays foil tens of thousands of travellers' plans, Far North fire burns on, and a former judge takes aim at Team NZ in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandVaccinations for tamariki: 'Whānau want this'Vaccination rollout for children aged 5-11 will begin on January 17.21 Dec 06:10 PM
World'Negligible benefit': Wild call on Covid ruleLeading doctors say the public health measures are of 'negligible benefit'.21 Dec 06:06 PM
BusinessCafe owner reduced to tears after homophobic abuse from anti-vaxxer"I felt ashamed, I felt like I was 16 and coming out again ... all over a vaccine pass."21 Dec 06:04 PM
New Zealand'We don't know what to do': Border delays a blow to Kiwis stuck overseasNew Zealanders desperate to return home have been dealt another blow.21 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandExperts welcome Omicron-enforced measures, but say more may be neededThe rapid spread worldwide of the Omicron is the main reason for the policy rethink.21 Dec 08:15 AM
WorldTrump reveals he got Covid-19 booster shot; crowd boos himTrump's disclosure during live interview show draws jeers from the audience.21 Dec 06:16 AM
AirlinesAir NZ cancels 120 flights after border reopening delayedThe airline estimates about 27,000 customers will be affected by the cancellations.21 Dec 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCrack down hard, or wait and see? Europe splits on Omicron responseNew York Times: Some nations have imposed restrictions, others are lying back for now.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandEffectiveness of drug used to treat Covid-19 against Omicron to be reviewedCovid-19 drug research is now focusing on its effectiveness against the Omicron variant.21 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandMBIE cancels MIQ room release as Govt announces temporary changeYesterday it was announced the release would be delayed but now it has been cancelled.21 Dec 03:20 AM
WorldOmicron sweeps the US - now 73% of all new casesIt is still unclear how much milder Omicron really is compared with other variants.21 Dec 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Crushing the souls of Kiwis': Tourism industry, airlines react to border delay'What an emotional rollercoaster again that will be crushing the souls of Kiwis.'21 Dec 02:31 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki wins fight to alter bail conditions, but lockdown protests still barredThe controversial church leader has been accused of attending three illegal rallies.21 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandChildren eligible for Covid jabs - parents put at ease, more students to return to schoolFrom January 17, children aged 5 to 11 will be able to be vaccinated against Covid.21 Dec 01:38 AM
TravelOmicron delays NZ border reopeningHome isolation and border opening dates are scrapped in response to Omicron risk.21 Dec 01:19 AM
VideoFocus Live: Booster gap shortened, border reopening delayed, MIQ extendedDecember 21 2021 The Government has announced a suite of changes to bolster New Zealand's defences against the Omicron variant of Covid-19 - including pushing out changes to border rules until the end of February.Watch21 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandJudge's son and lawyer admit flouting Auckland lockdown to holiday in WānakaWilliam Willis and Hannah Rawnsley will attend the hearing via audio-video feed.21 Dec 12:10 AM
