New ZealandLive: Covid detected in the capital, new Omicron cases at borderAlmost 30 Omicron cases have been detected at the border so far.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily desperate to reunite stranded 11yo with cancer-stricken mother"Her mum has been sick so she wants to go home and keep an eye on her mum," says dad.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside the border backtrack - and the Govt's big NY dilemmaOPINION: This week saw a massive shift by both major parties.22 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSouth Africa's case drop may show Omicron peak has passedSouth Africa has been at the forefront of the Omicron wave.22 Dec 09:05 AM
New ZealandModeller warns red traffic light would do little to stop rampant spread of OmicronCovid modeller warns red traffic light would do little to stop rampant spread of Omicron.22 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandCase closed? Wānaka couple still face professional hurdles after guilty pleasHannah Rawnsley and William Willis could now be under professional scrutiny.22 Dec 04:24 AM
New Zealand56 cases as Covid confirmed in Wellington region; six new Omicron cases at borderNew Zealand is fighting to keep Omicron out of the community.22 Dec 12:15 AM
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
