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
New ZealandJust 28 new community cases today, no new Omicron arrivalsThe total number of Omicron cases that have arrived in New Zealand remains at 22.20 Dec 11:53 PM
New ZealandMāori/Pasifika child vaccine rates 'will outstrip Pākehā'Vaccination for those aged between 5-11 is expected to start by the end of January.20 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandInside the Covid data: Siouxsie Wiles on the key numbers to watch over summerMicrobiologist interprets the Herald's Covid-19 graphs.20 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: First Omicron case left MIQ before variant identifiedThe MOH says the person had recovered and was no longer infectious when released.20 Dec 10:56 PM
WorldAnti-masker bites cop, strangles dogIt started as a simple request and ended with the woman facing serious charges.20 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandBorder, MIQ plan expected today after Cabinet decision on Omicron riskExperts urge Government to delay the reopening of New Zealand's borders.20 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandInvestors pick up hotels in anticipation of tourism reboundMore than $400 million worth of hotel deals have been done this year.20 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandTribunal says Crown failed to protect Māori in 'fear of a racist backlash'The Waitangi Tribunal has today released a scathing report.20 Dec 09:23 PM
New ZealandThis is what happens when you test positive for Covid in NZWhat happens when you test positive for Covid and what should people living with you do?20 Dec 09:14 PM
TravelJust plain thong: Man banned from flight for provocative face maskOne man's homemade mask doesn't quite fit the bill.20 Dec 07:35 PM
