New ZealandCoromandel tourism sector suffers as holiday hotspots eerily quietMotel manager: "80 to 90 per cent of bookings cancelled or postponed.”03 Feb 08:49 PM
WorldSunak marks 100 days as UK PM as problems mountLeader who calmed financial markets after Liz Truss’ disastrous tenure faces many issues.02 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandRain drenches Akl again, your rights as a flood victim & $15m covid inquiry | Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 February, 2023 Another night of heavy rain, your rights are if you’ve been affected by flooding and could the voting age lower to 16 in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 04:43 PM
PoliticsCovid-19 Royal Commission: When public will be informed on inquiryThe inquiry officially begins on Wednesday this week.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 latest: 10,589 new cases, 28 deaths and 189 in hospitalWeekly number of new community cases has fallen again.30 Jan 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It all came crashing down': Long Covid turns fit adventurer into bedridden patientRose was a thriving, adventurous 38-year-old - long Covid has turned her life upside down.28 Jan 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentBar wars: Leo Molloy says rival blocking liquor licence bidMolloy says matters “far from settled” in spat over new HQ.24 Jan 03:13 AM
ConstructionHow four retailers helped drive retail sales to record $1.7b$200m of sales made in December alone.24 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandNZ-made Covid-19 testing device approved by US but not hereNZ company Ubiquitome created a small lab that can process 70 PCR saliva tests in an hour.23 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandRobertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new jobHe was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.21 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungOpinion: Why Hipkins is better prepared than Ardern to be PMOPINION: The incoming PM has the ability to function well without filters.21 Jan 12:05 AM
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