WorldOmicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathomIt is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.02 Dec 08:49 AM
WorldNew Omicron case in Australia a child in NSWNSW health authorities have revealed a key difference in this latest infection.02 Dec 07:28 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesEmirates steps up NZ flights, what it will take to bring back A380sDuring the pandemic Emirates has flown 40,000 Kiwis and 2 million vaccine doses to NZ.02 Dec 04:44 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines postponed to Easter WeekendAfter weeks of speculation, ticketholders finally have answers.02 Dec 04:30 AM
New Zealand'A circus': Australian deportees seen crying and drunk in Auckland CBDA nearby business owner said one man came in crying and intoxicated.02 Dec 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan asked to move out after vaccination refusalLandlords cannot ask tenants about their vaccine status.02 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe region warned about huge spike in Covid cases this monthPrincipals have been warned they may need to help manage their community's Covid response.02 Dec 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWHO reopens debate over fairness of pandemic responseNew York Times: WHO says response from wealthy counties to Omicron is unfair.02 Dec 01:40 AM
World'Vast increase': Chilling warning as country's Covid cases double in a dayScientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases.02 Dec 01:34 AM
OpinionTraffic light framework? What colour is this? This is a scandal!"There's no orange. There's not even an amber. There's just ... yellow."02 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 2nd December WrapThe country prepares to move into the Covid-19 Protection framework a.k.a traffic light system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandLive: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near NelsonEighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.01 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow many schools, daycares have been hit by Covid?Schools have become a major vector for the virus overseas.01 Dec 10:21 PM
BusinessSir Ian Taylor: The warning we should have heeded in May 2020Sir Ian Taylor poses a few more questions to the Government.01 Dec 09:36 PM
BusinessAuckland house prices up 18 per cent annuallyHouse sales market close to returning to a more normal supply/demand situation.01 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandPrimary school student at Whenuapai School in West Auckland tests positiveHealth teams are still trying to work out if the student was infectious while at school.01 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandPossible to 'get around' Nelson school Covid-19 cases - BloomfieldThe DHB will front a press conference at 2pm today.01 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandLive: Bloomfield's 'open mind' on Omicron; NZ says goodbye to alert levelsHipkins says NZ prepared for Omicron arrival, but scientists race to unlock mysteries.01 Dec 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe next challenge to vaccinating Africa: Overcoming scepticismNew York Times: Vaccines are finally available in Africa, but some are wary of them.01 Dec 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump tested positive for Covid days before debate against Biden - ex-officialsNew York Times: White House didn't announce the positive test at the time.01 Dec 06:10 PM
WorldOmicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches USEuropean Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.01 Dec 05:25 PM
WorldVaccine mandates spread across Europe as Covid cases spikeThe drastic measures have prompted bitter protests.01 Dec 05:07 PM
New ZealandOfficials urged to move faster on vaccinating childrenCurrent timelines mean schools are due to open next year before children are protected.01 Dec 04:59 PM
BusinessHospitality 'left to die' with exclusion from voucher package - bar ownerThe owner of The Shakespeare says hospo is on the brink.01 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentVax the Nation - Dr. J & RandaDr Joel Rindelaub debuts Vax the Nation music video with Randa and Siouxsie Wiles plus cameos from politicians Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour. Video / Dr Joel RindelaubWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: All I want for Christmas is a government that's up to the job… fat chanceOPINION: Government's Covid response has been lacking since day one.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow Auckland avoided the hundreds of Covid deaths in Sydney and MelbourneThe outbreaks in Sydney and Melbourne have each claimed more than 500 lives.01 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Siouxsie like you've never seen her before - Covid experts' hilarious rapMusic video features a number of familiar faces, from leading scientists to politicians.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not geared to deal with Covid': Hospitals anxious as Aucklanders set to flee cityDomestic tourism is expected to heat up and people will flock to tourist hotspots.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: Why are Covid cases slowing - and will it last?Are Auckland case numbers tapering off? What happens next? A Covid-19 modeller explains.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAustralia confirms another Omicron caseNSW Health has listed a new exposure site after a sixth case of Omicron was detected.01 Dec 06:33 AM
New ZealandCovid takes health toll but smoking dropsWhile people are generally healthy, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on adults.01 Dec 06:07 AM
TravelCampsite set to 'welcome' unvaccinated travellers this summerEpidemiologist Rod Jackson labels the move "crazy".01 Dec 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Grave concerns' Covid will spread into Northland this summerGovt won't back down amid growing pressure to stop unvaccinated visitors to Northland.01 Dec 05:19 AM
