WorldSouth African doctors see signs Omicron milder than DeltaEarly signs Omicron cases less severe but volume of cases could still overwhelm hospitals.11 Dec 07:05 PM
New ZealandHusband of fake vax exemption doctor under scrutinyThe semi-retired American told an online health symposium he was not vaccinated.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThere are more vaccine passes than vaccinated people. Here's why.The 377,000+ excess in vaccine passes had some scratching their heads.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Trusting science has limits for GovtEDITORIAL: The Government over-ruled advice to open Auckland sooner.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unbelievably selfish': Expert slams people who paid man to take 10 vaccine shots in one dayThe Ministry of Health is not saying where the incidents took place.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Long as queue' - Traffic chaos for Northlanders picking up stickers to traverse checkpointThere was a 1.5km queue for Northland drivers seeking checkpoint stickers for next week.11 Dec 03:13 AM
World560 new Covid cases in NSW, 1193 in VictoriaThere has been another spike in Covid cases in New South Wales.10 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandComing down - only 63 new cases as Aucklanders prepare to leave cityAucklanders will be rushing out of the city this week for the first time in four months.10 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandProblem for Sandra Goudie: Only vaccinated allowed on council premisesMandate will cause problems for the district's mayor, Sandra Goudie.10 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandLive: Anti-mandate protest heads to Government HouseProtesters call for daily action during Government House stand10 Dec 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Worst Christmas': Quiet start to holiday accommodation bookings but some 'optimistic'Rotorua's accommodation industry is facing Christmas with realism and hope.10 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandInto the red-zone: As Aucklanders prepare to leave, I'm fighting my fears to enterI'm leaving the safety of Wellington for Auckland where cases number into the thousands.10 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationStudents making most of free trades trainingClose to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsHealth Ministry wanted children to be vaccinated before traffic light system startedHealth officials had wanted the vaccine for 5-11s before starting the traffic light system10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpointsIt's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium: How Hawaiian Airlines is restarting travel post-CovidHawaiian Airlines country manager Rusty Williss says although the last two years have been challenging, the airline is keen to get back to the NZ market in 2022. Video / Brett Phibbs Watch10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid death toll rises to 46 after two succumb to virus in hospital; Auckland edges closer to freedomCases continue to fall as vaccinations do their work.10 Dec 04:00 PM
VideoFocus: Jacinda Ardern's Christmas-time interviewPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern sat down to wrap up the year in her Christmas-time interview. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch10 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsYippee-Ki-Yay: Ardern on Christmas, Covid, Die Hard - and Mike HoskingArdern tells the Herald to check in on housing, health, climate change and trade in 2022.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Stumbling block in vaccine pass policyOPINION: Our editorial says vaccine passes should be more straightforward and reliable.10 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldPandemic mystery: Scientists focus on Covid's animal originsNearly two years into pandemic, the origin of the virus remains shrouded in mystery.10 Dec 08:47 AM
New ZealandSummer hotspots may face Covid test result delays - lab expertSome small towns don't have the lab capacity to process tests, expert says.10 Dec 06:26 AM
WorldSydney woman 'trapped' in $274k jobA woman hates her "soul-destroying" corporate job, but can't afford to leave it.10 Dec 06:21 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health agrees to release Māori vaccination dataOfficials had refused on the basis of privacy but the court said they had to reconsider.10 Dec 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus staff in Auckland to move offices in early 2022In 2019, 66 Wyndham St was sold to an overseas business 80% owned by US interests.10 Dec 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismDevastation: 72,000 tourism jobs go in a yearTourism operators 'broken' after signs international tourists won't return 'til late 2022.10 Dec 04:33 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 10th December WrapNew Zealand recorded another set of daily case numbers under 100 today as health officials praise the county’s downward trend as 'hugely encouraging.' Video / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Dean PurcellWatch10 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 Christmas: Tips for handling family without a fightGetting ready for a Covid-19 summer is not easy, here's some expert advice.10 Dec 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Great recognition': Queenstown mayor proud to display vaccination awardQueenstown-Lakes was the first region to reach 90 per cent full vaccination.10 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandLive: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virusOne person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.09 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Experts explain 'gamechanger' treatments for CovidThey've been described as "gamechangers" in the fight against Covid-19.09 Dec 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe coronavirus attacks fat tissue, scientists findNew York Times: Coronavirus infects both fat cells and certain immune cells.09 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandCarols in Cornwall another Covid cancellationPopular carols cancelled as Covid restrictions make it too difficult to host.09 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandMedical Council to put to GP 'serious concerns' over fraudulent vaccine exemptionsMedical Council has begun gathering information "with urgency" regarding Kaiapoi GP.09 Dec 08:03 PM
