New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 28th November WrapNovember 28 2021 There were 144 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and another person has died of the virus.Watch28 Nov 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Omicron variant circles the globe, African nations face blame and bansNew York Times: Richer countries are penalising the regions they've starved of vaccines.28 Nov 01:15 AM
New Zealand144 new cases, another death; positive cases in Hawke's Bay and child in CanterburyThe child at the centre of the Canterbury case flew into Auckland from Doha.28 Nov 12:42 AM
WorldSouth African scientists brace for wave propelled by OmicronWorried scientists scrambling to combat the lightning spread of Omicron in South Africa.28 Nov 12:03 AM
New ZealandCovid community case in Hawke's Bay - 'number' of exposure eventsHawke's Bay DHB says the person is being 'very helpful' in its case investigation.27 Nov 10:37 PM
New Zealand'I know God is here': Tokaikolo church takes vaccination to congregationTokaikolo 'Ia Kalaisi hoped the vax event reframed perceptions of the church as anti-vax.27 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandUnvaxxed people 25 times more likely to be hospitalised for Covid, modelling showsResearcher's modelling suggests unvaccinated also three times more likely to catch Covid.27 Nov 09:15 PM
WorldFears Twickenham rugby match Omicron superspreader eventCovid cases in southwest London have risen sharply.27 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandWellbeing fears: Granny facing deportation wins Xmas reprieveINZ has reviewed the decision to deport a grandmother following the Herald's query.27 Nov 07:57 PM
New ZealandPharmacies to print My Vaccine Pass hard copiesPeople who can't get their vaccine pass online can get printouts of the pass for free.27 Nov 07:25 PM
New ZealandIconic all-you-can-eat restaurant shuts: Is Covid killing the buffet?Eight at Cordis Auckland will not be offering buffet service under red light settings.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas in mind for crowds getting vaccineTwenty-five Catholic churches also came together for a big pop-up event in Māngere.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReturn of 'the moments in between': Reconnecting in a post-lockdown cityUK post-lockdown lethargy is dubbed HOGO - the Hassle of Going Out. Will Auckland follow?27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs Long Covid a new type of chronic fatigue syndrome?Health organisations rush to prepare for a debilitating illness that we know little about.27 Nov 07:44 AM
New ZealandKawerau records first Delta caseThe case was one of four announced in the Bay of Plenty today.27 Nov 07:38 AM
WorldFears Omicron Covid variant already in AustraliaAuthorities wait on test results for a confirmed Covid case to rule out new variant.27 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 27th November WrapNovember 27 2021 There were 145 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - 127 were in Auckland, 13 in the Waikato, four in the Bay of Plenty and one in Canterbury. A person has also died of the virus.Watch27 Nov 03:37 AM
WorldAustralia tightens quarantine rules in response to Omicron variantAustralia will close its borders immediately due to the new Omicron variant.27 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandCovid: 145 new cases as new variant causes concerns overseasThe new variant has prompted a number of countries to halt travel from southern Africa.26 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandWest Auckland primary student tests positive to Covid, schools happy with protocolsThe child was infectious at Marina View School in West Harbour from Wednesday, Nov 24.26 Nov 11:02 PM
New ZealandSmall protest at Auckland DomainA group of about 100 to 200 people have drifted in to the protest at Auckland Domain.26 Nov 10:05 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Five silver linings to National's leadership spillSince last year's election, pundits have been speculating on the future of Judith Collins.26 Nov 09:20 PM
WorldUS to ban travel from South Africa - but do restrictions help?The Omicron variant in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions.26 Nov 08:45 PM
WorldHighly vaccinated nations battle to save ChristmasThe worst hit countries appear to be those with the lowest vaccination rates.26 Nov 08:19 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland GPs facing 'burnout' monitoring Covid patientsGPs say they are struggling to cope with Covid-positive patients self-isolating at home.26 Nov 07:26 PM
New ZealandNew Covid Omicron variant: 'We can keep this out of NZ if we need to'"The best-laid plans can get upset by what the virus does. I hope it won't be the case."26 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldExplainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.26 Nov 06:52 PM
WorldNew Covid strain Omicron spreads to Europe, US bans South Africa flightsIt may be more transmissible than the delta variant and render vaccines less effective.26 Nov 05:24 PM
New ZealandWatch live: NZ's sharpest spellers hit the stage in national spelling beeThe event would be based in both Wellington and Auckland, thanks to Covid-19.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nearsThere were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew documents revealed: Where the Govt fell short as Delta dawned in NZRoche report called for urgent action in testing, contact tracing, hospital prep, vaxing26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA new era for the Covid response - The weak points and reasons for optimism and dreadHow far the virus will spread this summer may come down to how the unvaccinated behave.26 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldEU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over new variantEuropean Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread.26 Nov 10:24 AM
