New ZealandCambridge University's Dr Chris Smith on Covid mutations and why the virus doesn't want to kill usCambridge University's Dr Chris Smith on Covid mutations and why the virus doesn't want to kill us. Video / NZME Watch15 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandTearful reunions as families and friends reuniteAuckland Airport is expecting 20,000 travellers to go through the terminal today.15 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 15 December WrapAucklanders have been let free to travel as case numbers in the city continue a promising decline. Video / NZHeraldWatch15 Dec 01:50 AM
EducationHigh school NCEA exams attendance below half in AucklandLess than half of Auckland secondary school students have been turning up for their exams.15 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandTaranaki outbreak: Majority of cases kids from local primary schoolFive locations of interest in Hāwera have been announced.15 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandYou've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.15 Dec 12:40 AM
New Zealand74 new Covid cases, 1 death as Taranaki school cluster emergesThe person who died was being cared for at Tauranga Hospital.14 Dec 11:51 PM
WorldFiji can become billion dollar industry againThere's been a 'massive increase' in hits on the Tourism Fiji website since December 1.14 Dec 11:10 PM
KahuMāori in Auckland lost nearly 30pc of jobs - new reportReport highlights negative impact Covid-19 has had on our Māori communities.14 Dec 11:01 PM
New Zealand'We're shocked': Husband speaks out after wife given vaccine with used needleA comprehensive investigation into the incident is under way.14 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid cluster - 11 cases in one Taranaki school classThe district's mayor says there are 11 cases at one Eltham school.14 Dec 10:43 PM
TravelQuarantine for Christmas: Single covid case forces Virgin passengers into isolationChristmas is cancelled after a positive Covid case took two flights.14 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $9m recovery voucher package opens todayThe $100 and $50 vouchers can be used for council and private activities.14 Dec 10:41 PM
WorldNSW Covid explosion: 1360 new cases in one day after rules relaxedNSW has recorded over a thousand new Covid cases and one death, sparking concerns!14 Dec 10:16 PM
WorldPfizer confirms pill's effectiveness in Omicron treatmentThe Covid pill reduced hospitalisations and deaths by 89 per cent among high-risk adults.14 Dec 09:44 PM
TravelDriving out of Auckland? Here's what you need to knowPlanning to leave Auckland by car? Here's what you need to know.14 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandMayor reveals startling projections: Waikato could reach up to 640 cases a week by the end of JanuaryMayors reveals startling projections that Waikato could reach 640 cases in six weeks.14 Dec 09:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteersThe Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.14 Dec 08:35 PM
WorldUS to hit a tragic milestone by the end of 2021A year that promised safety of vaccines will leave many families grieving this Christmas.14 Dec 08:10 PM
WorldBillionaire's huge Pfizer gamble backfiresOne of the richest men in China has seen his personal wealth plummet.14 Dec 07:58 PM
LifestyleExperts say 'post-pandemic stress disorder' could lead to rise in heart diseaseExperts warn new disorder linked to the Covid-19 could lead to rise in heart disease.14 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandTaxi Federation takes concerns over carrying unvaccinated passengers to the governmentTaxi drivers are angry they are being forced to carry unvaccinated passengers.14 Dec 07:08 PM
World'Groundbreaking research': Major Omicron variant data releasedResearch in South Africa has revealed some serious concerns into the variant.14 Dec 06:32 PM
New ZealandUtes towing boats, cars stuffed with luggage: Auckland holidaymakers at Tai Tokerau checkpointVehicles towing boats and rammed with luggage made their way through the checkpoints.14 Dec 06:22 PM
New ZealandAuckland border testing may only catch a quarter of cases- expert'By definition, the true extent of undetected infection in Auckland is not known.'14 Dec 06:17 PM
WorldSouth Korea's deadliest day: 94 die, 906 in serious condition with CovidHealth experts warn that the country's medical system is quickly approaching its limits.14 Dec 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved onesFamilies are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.14 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Kiwis have done it tough while Govt muddles throughOPINION: We've put our lives on hold and suffered - all because the Govt wasn't prepared.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingAndrew Barnes: NZ politicians should own up to their mistakesThe Government will claim its wins but not own up to its mistakes, writes Andrew Barnes.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir John Kirwan: Goodbye to the Covid-19 bluesOPINION: JK outlines ways to shake off anxieties from the Covid 19 pandemic.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Small BusinessBiggest decline in economic confidence since the GFC - surveyAlmost half the country SMEs plan on increasing service costs, amid high inflation.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Job done - Auckland unleashedOPINION: Our editorial on the raising of border restrictions around Auckland.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 15 Dec, 2021Aucklanders are set free, hundreds of police set to lose their jobs and a new study reveals more on Omicron in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Dec 02:38 PM
New ZealandFocus: Aucklanders freed as checkpoints liftAucklanders are finally free to leave the city after almost four months locked up as borders lifted overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Dec 01:15 PM
