PoliticsWho is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.20 Jan 11:07 PM
OpinionPolitical Roundup: The triumph and tragedy of Jacinda ArdernOPINION: Jacinda Ardern was a political superstar heading towards an election defeat.20 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandStephen Colbert offers to be Jacinda Ardern’s flower girlTalk show host also laments Ardern won't be around to pick him up from Auckland Airport.20 Jan 06:25 PM
TravelUS government fights for right to mandate masks for travellersThe appeal follows the EU's recommendation that travellers mask up again.19 Jan 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamon Salesa: Covid-related impact on education will last a decadeOPINION: Vice-chancellor assesses the generational impacts of 'lost learning'.19 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChina reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passedThe reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.14 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNightmare before Christmas: IRD owed $1.1m, creditors $460k - what to do?Troubles hit another builder - just before Christmas.13 Jan 12:41 AM
TravelTourists could get paid out for trips ruined by COVID measuresAlmost three years later, tourists could receive a refund for their package tour.12 Jan 06:42 PM
New ZealandCyclone Hale clean up, prices explode for CO2 & NZ made Covid booster | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 January, 2023 Wet weather moves on so is summer finally on the way? Kiwi-made booster edges closer to human trials and just how much more manufacturers are paying for in-demand carbon dioxide in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jan 04:33 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Kiwi-made booster edges closer to human trialsA homegrown Covid-19 vaccine has entered the final stages of preclinical development.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFailed Canterbury house-builder forecast to owe $1m+"Struggled with delays around building materials and consents."11 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChina’s plan to reset the economy and win back friendsFinancial Times: Behind the havoc caused by Covid, a fundamental shift is taking place.11 Jan 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn pictures: This is what Shanghai’s Covid outbreak looks likeNew York Times: Up to 70% of the city’s 26m residents have been infected, officials say.10 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: ‘Novel features’ of Kraken cause for concernNew subvariant has potential to create a new wave of Covid-19 cases.09 Jan 11:10 PM
TravelCovid Chaos: Thailand resumes then drops Covid entry requirementsWithin 72 hours, Thailand restarted then dropped their vaccination entry requirement.09 Jan 09:55 PM
New Zealand‘I’m not a criminal, I’m a regular person’: Charges dropped against Parliament protesterSusan Denham describes her experience from inside the occupation.09 Jan 05:40 PM
RoyalsCyclone Hale moves in, Prince Harry's bombshells & 'Kraken' now in NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 January, 2023 Heavy rain warnings as Cyclone Hale moves in, more accusations from Prince Harry and 'Kraken' Covid strain now circulating in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 04:49 PM
New Zealand‘Kraken’ Covid subvariant detected in NZ for first timeThe new infectious subvariant has now been detected in New Zealand.09 Jan 03:41 AM
WorldChinese police clash with Covid test factory workers after sackingsVideos show protests erupting in the city of Chongqing following reported dismissals.09 Jan 12:56 AM
New Zealand21,685 new Covid cases in the past week, 53 deaths, 422 people in hospitalA total of 422 people in hospital, including nine in ICU.09 Jan 12:45 AM
New ZealandCyclone bears down on NZ, ‘Kraken’ omicron strain & Quake rattles Vanuatu | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 January, 2023 What’s in store ahead of Cyclone Hale, the new Covid variant concerning experts and strong quake hits Vanuatu in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Jan 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Prince Harry’s Afghan killing revelation 'makes no sense'OPINION: Letters on New Zealand's detractors, the port and Covid cases.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWHO’s warning about new Covid ‘super-variant’Expert reveals the detail that will determine our true risk of sub-variant.07 Jan 09:47 PM
WorldChina suspends social media accounts of Covid policy criticsIt comes as country rolls back harsh anti-virus restrictions, leading to surge in cases.07 Jan 05:56 PM
WorldUK PM calls crisis meeting over struggling health systemCovid, winter flu season, staff shortages, strikes add up to long waits for patients.07 Jan 05:23 PM
WorldBeds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continuesThe crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.05 Jan 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Minimal public health risk to NZ': No Covid restrictions on travellers from China - GovtVoluntary Covid test, wastewater testing announced as virus runs rampant in China.04 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandMore than 22,000 Covid cases over past week, 56 further deathsEight peope are in ICU with the virus.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMandatory Covid-19 testing for China travellers overreaction, NZ officials reported sayingCase numbers in China are thought to be surging.03 Jan 03:36 AM
WorldExperts raise concerns as new Covid strain rips through US and UKXBB15 first emerged in New York and has quickly exploded across the state.02 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandNational backs pre-travel Covid testing on travellers from ChinaLeader Christopher Luxon supports moves for travel restrictions.01 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandGovt to assess Covid risk of travellers from China as Australia introduces testing of passengersThe move comes after Australia moves to introduce mandatory testing.01 Jan 05:02 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 31st DecemberDec 31, 2021: Today's update comes as Auckland prepares for large New Year's Eve crowds to be allowed to gather for the first time since August. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandFocus: New Year Honours 2023 - Sir Ashley BloomfieldThe man who led NZ's Covid-19 response in a pandemic has now been knighted to become Sir Ashley Bloomfield. Video / Marty Melville Watch30 Dec 04:00 PM
