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
WorldChina's Covid-19 deaths hitting ‘9000 a day’ - expertsExperts fear the worst is yet to come as evidence shows the virus is not under control.30 Dec 05:10 AM
AirlinesMissing bags misery: Airline group head ‘feels’ passengers’ frustrationResources may be stretched even thinner with the return of tourists from China.30 Dec 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS economy can still pull off ‘soft landing’Financial Times: Biden administration sees large-scale investments blunting downturn.30 Dec 12:00 AM
LifestyleDoctor explains: Why you haven't caught Covid yetIf you've been lucky enough to escape a dreaded double red line, this is probably why.29 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldLack of info on China’s Covid-19 surge stirs global concernIt comes after China said it would start reissuing passports and visas for Lunar New Year.29 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandNo plans to Covid test travellers from China as other nations impose restrictionsChina resumes travel for citizens who wish to go overseas from next week.28 Dec 10:37 PM
WorldUS will require Covid-19 testing for travellers from ChinaThe US will join other nations in imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections.28 Dec 09:18 PM
WorldChina to resume issuing passports, fuelling infection fears as virus surgesThe tourism move is China's latest big step away from its harsh Covid restrictions.28 Dec 05:14 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Child under 10 among today's reported Covid deaths, 32,010 new cases last weekThe update comes after Kiwis scattered the country to celebrate Christmas.28 Dec 12:18 AM
WorldChina races to vaccinate elderly amid Covid surge, but many reluctantChina has eased rules on testing, quarantine and movement, and cases are surging.27 Dec 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy I don’t buy the PM’s summer Covid messageWhy did we spend last summer in the trenches, and this summer in the sunshine?27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA Covid Christmas: Past the peak or not reporting?Cases plummet but does this mean we have seen the peak of this latest wave?26 Dec 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesChina’s Covid-19 outbreak could cripple iPhone productionMove away from zero-Covid policy threatens supply chain chaos.26 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldChina’s Covid-19 surge raises odds of new coronavirus mutantThe country of 1.4 billion has largely abandoned its “zero-Covid” policy.25 Dec 10:48 PM
World'Celebrating Christmas': Bethlehem rebounds from pandemicTourism is the economic lifeblood of the occupied West Bank town.24 Dec 04:45 PM
New ZealandLate postal deliveries double as Covid takes tollService struggling to keep up with unprecedented demand while recovering from pandemic.23 Dec 07:56 PM
OpinionCovid 19: How common are severe side effects from vaccines?Here’s how severe vaccine side effects are tracked, confirmed and prevented.22 Dec 08:10 PM
