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 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
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
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
