New ZealandPoll finds 1 in 50 teachers have not had first Covid vaccinationPrincipals' federation finds many teachers got first dose over the weekend.18 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandHairdressers inundated with calls after rumour doors could be open next weekHairdressers call for clarity after rumour of an early opening date heightens anxiety.18 Nov 11:29 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: PM's day cheering TairāwhitiPrime Minister visits Gisborne to praise vaccinators.18 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM urges Aucklanders to prepare for traffic light systemPM Jacinda Ardern urges Aucklanders to prepare for the traffic light system after meeting with business leaders in Christchurch. Video / George HeardWatch18 Nov 11:24 PM
New ZealandCovid case in Wellington an essential worker from AucklandThe Herald has been informed of a person with a positive result in Wellington yesterday.18 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandOpening up Auckland hospitality businesses still too risky, expert saysWhat is in store for Auckland and the rest of the country next week?18 Nov 11:00 PM
LifestyleHigh fibre diet can improve immune response to vaccines - study'It's the age-old advice, eat a balanced diet and reap a multitude of health benefits.'18 Nov 10:20 PM
WorldLockdowns return to Europe as Covid surges againToughest restrictions loom again, including for double jabbed – in deadly fourth wave.18 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandSuspected Covid case in Wellington'It is broadly in line with what we would've expected but it doesn't mean it's okay.'18 Nov 09:30 PM
Kahu'May as well send up body bags' - Northern iwi leaders on Auckland border callAs of Thursday, 58% of the eligible Māori population in Northland was fully vaccinated.18 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandNZ not on course for dramatic spike in cases over summer - BloomfieldThe govt. are expecting cases to pop up around NZ - but not at catastrophic levels.18 Nov 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We just need to keep testing': Results delayed after test surge call for more as Covid spreadsThere were no new cases in the Lakes yesterday but there is still a delay for virus tests.18 Nov 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFirst known Covid case was vendor at Wuhan Market, scientist claimsNew York Times: New review will revive, though certainly not settle, the debate.18 Nov 08:12 PM
Aged careRyman interim reported net profit up 32%12,750 residents have licenses to occupy, company plans a further 6506 new units, beds.18 Nov 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMust the swab go that far up your nose to test for Covid?New York Times: No, the swab is not actually stabbing your brain.18 Nov 07:28 PM
PoliticsExclusive: 16,000 cases a week - Health Minister on how Covid could play outThe cost of a Kiwi summer: Will hospitals, home isolation cope with Delta?18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandProperty manager accused of breaching Covid restrictions at property viewingOne man claimed it was 'impossible' to socially distance at viewing.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand30 Whanganui DHB staff stood downThe staff represent around 3 per cent of the Whanganui DHB workforce.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very close': Deputy PM promises certainty for struggling Auckland hospitality industryGrant Robertson travelled to Auckland to speak with business owners.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline abuse: Top journalists on changing attitudes towards NZ media'The negative comments tend to be online,' veteran TV journalist says.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEpsom Girls Grammar student tests positive for Covid-19EGGS principal said a student has tested positive for Covid-19.18 Nov 08:51 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty primary school closes after likely Covid-19 caseThe Ministry of Health is asking everyone at the school to get tested.18 Nov 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Vax in the Hood': Gangs join forces as Covid hitsThe members had taken it upon themselves to protect their community.18 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldVaccinated vs unvaccinated: Europe's Covid-19 culture warNew York Times: Pockets of unvaccinated people are driving the latest round of contagion.18 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid comeback: Why recovery for plane makers is different this timePent up demand for travel will fuel growth and the long term fundamentals remain.18 Nov 04:47 AM
BusinessGovt blames cyber defences gone haywire for Vaccine Pass problemsContinued tech problems have surprised digital experts.18 Nov 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentMPs question if apartments suitable for Covid isolationBody Corporate Chairs Group asked key questions about apartments' suitability.18 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandLockdown 'frustration': Deputy PM gets food for thought from hospitality industrySeveral of Auckland's top restaurants have closed, many others on the brink.18 Nov 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Don't tell me what to do' no excuse for no jab: Andrew Little on workers who refuse vaxUnvaccinated public servants: Petulance "not a reason for other people to be kept unsafe."18 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandAstraZeneca second vax option arrives in NZHipkins said he hoped the AstraZeneca batch would ensure more people got a vaccination.18 Nov 02:36 AM
OpinionSir Ian Taylor's MIQ logbook: Overwhelmed ministry needs helpOPINION: There are people willing to help. Why doesn't the overwhelmed ministry let them?18 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSir Ian Taylor on the folly of nasal PCR testingSir Ian Taylor on the folly of nasal PCR testing. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland doctor's confronting message - get vaxed or people will die unnecessarily'Covid is going to spread quite quickly through all of our communities up here ...'18 Nov 01:59 AM
New ZealandProlific thief whose court appearance sparked Waikato lockdown sent to prisonHis positive test at Mt Eden Prison sent a chunk of Waikato into a bespoke lockdown.18 Nov 01:32 AM