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
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
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
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
New ZealandKiwi family in Indonesia's five-month fight to get vaccine, return homeNZ family struggled for months to get their children vaccinated; now they're heading home.01 Dec 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWarner Bros wins state consent for Auckland land dealThe application met the criteria for approval for a foreign entity to buy Auckland land.01 Dec 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOmicron: What is known - and still unknownNew York Times: Intense research into the new variant has begun.01 Dec 04:00 AM
BasketballBreakers coach to miss season opener after 'scary' Covid battleDan Shamir was "wiped out" after being caught up in the Breakers' Covid-19 outbreak.01 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand100,000 vouchers for Auckland activities, excluded restaurants 'gutted'Aucklanders are being offered 100,000 vouchers this summer for a range of activities.01 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 1st December WrapThere were 146 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today on the eve of New Zealand moving to the new traffic light system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 03:07 AM
LifestyleCheers! Auckland craft beer festival returning next yearCalling all beer fans: this is an event you won't want to miss.01 Dec 03:00 AM
EntertainmentTraffic light move welcome but too late for arts sector this yearArtists are welcoming the certainty that comes with the move to the traffic light system.01 Dec 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Please stay home': Plea for summer visitors not to come to Whanganui"Currently the risk is too high for our people," Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui chair says.01 Dec 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow two flights to Europe may have spurred spread of new variantNew York Times: Lax enforcement of rules may have sent on infected passengers.01 Dec 01:45 AM
New Zealand'They let gang members in': Anger as woman blocked from attending online funeral with familyThe Ministry of Health is not applying the rules consistently, says her brother.01 Dec 01:25 AM
KahuHeath leader 'confident' Māori vaccination rates will hit targetA Māori health leader says vaccine acceptance is surging and could reach 97 per cent.01 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandCoroner investigating man's death 12 days after vaccineRory James Nairn, 26, died at the home he shared with his fiancee.01 Dec 01:00 AM
KahuWaka ama sprint nationals called off due to CovidWaka is life for some paddlers, but the health of the community is number one priority.01 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 146 new Covid-19 cases, Omicron ‘not a cause for panic’Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says that the Omicron variant is "not a cause for panic" as NZ experts track its impact overseas. Video / PoolWatch01 Dec 12:52 AM
New ZealandAfterschool and holiday programmes can open in traffic light systemBut it's still not clear what public health rules apply.01 Dec 12:27 AM
EmploymentCafes and restaurants refusing to open doors in support of unvaxxedSome venues are choosing to remain closed rather than ask patrons to show vaccine passes.30 Nov 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented times': Events at Waitangi 2022 cancelled over Covid concernsThe event normally attracts 30,000 to 40,000 people.30 Nov 11:11 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Aucklanders offered 100,000 vouchers to ‘reactivate’ the cityDecember 1 2021 Aucklanders are being offered 100,000 vouchers this summer for a range of activities in a bid to "reactivate" the city as it shakes off the shackles of nearly four months in lockdown.Watch30 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandCovid case visited Nelson's 'best brothel', sports barRegion now has three confirmed Covid cases.30 Nov 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAmid variant fears, UK discovers limits to its virus strategyNew York Times: Omicron variant has spurred swift action on mitigation measures.30 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandA helping hand: Psychologists on site at Christchurch vaccination sites to support needle-fearing KiwisA team of Chch psychologists are helping those who fear needles to get vaccinated.30 Nov 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHere we go again: Chaos rules global response to Omicron variantNew York Times: Almost two years into the pandemic, finger-pointing and fear still reign.30 Nov 07:21 PM