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
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
PremiumPremiumWorldOmicron: What is known - and still unknownNew York Times: Intense research into the new variant has begun.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
New ZealandLive: New virus locations, iwi roadblock plan due to Govt's 'recipe for disaster'New Zealand recorded 134 new cases while the PM's Waikato visit was met with protesters.30 Nov 07:15 PM
EmploymentAuckland eatery invites unvaxxed to apply for jobsPopular Lone Star restaurant says it won't ask for vax status when employing or serving.30 Nov 07:02 PM
TravelCovid-positive couple caught by Dutch military trying to fly to SpainThe couple made it onto the plane before they were caught by Dutch military police.30 Nov 06:39 PM
WorldOmicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thoughtOmicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.30 Nov 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFortress Tai Tokerau: Iwi, DHBs write to PM asking that unvaccinated be kept outFour major DHBs have supported calls to stop unvaccinated visitors travelling to Northland30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnvaxxed nine times more likely to seed outbreaks - new modellingModels show how unvaccinated people bring much higher risk of seeding new NZ outbreaks.30 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Leave no one behind as we learn to live with CovidOPINION: We believe the Covid response vaccination bill was not compliant with Te Tiriti.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildhood vaccines: Report calls for urgent changes to protect Māori children from 'lethal' diseases"Business as usual is not enough to remedy or impact the current situation."30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Omicron is on the heads of world leadersOPINION: Our editorial on the responsibility for the Omicron variant.30 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldJapan confirms first case of Omicron variantPatient, a man in his 30s, tested positive upon arrival at a Japanese airport on Sunday.30 Nov 07:27 AM
New ZealandSome Otago restaurants pass on checking vaccine passes'Discrimination' blamed by at least one eatery as restaurants close.30 Nov 06:15 AM
