New ZealandLive: New Covid case detected in Palmerston North as virus continues to spreadCovid's creep through the North Island continues.17 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandCovid 'all over the country over summer' - Canterbury Uni professorAuckland boundary was always a stop-gap measure to delay the spread of Covid-19.17 Nov 06:57 PM
World'Exponential' rise: World's 'most vaxxed place' cracks downChristmas plans cancelled after "drastic" Covid surge, despite unbelievable vax rate.17 Nov 05:46 PM
New ZealandCity of bails: Auckland exodus expectedAlready, 100,000 have uploaded vaccine passes to allow more movement.17 Nov 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is surveillance testing the key?OPINION: Our editorial on how intrusive our vigilance should become.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Why Ardern had no choice but to open Auckland's bordersThe Government couldn't possibly lock down the country's economic powerhouse any longer.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFailed Aussie builder: Covid scuppered $20m Kāinga Ora apartments'I was proud of the work I was doing with Kāinga Ora building state houses' - Ellis.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Time for an MIQ rethinkOPINION: The Government needs to urgently rethink MIQ.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Royal commission needed into our terrible Covid responseOPINION: It didn't need to be as bad as it was.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNew rental rules: Can landlords ask if tenants are vaxxed?Landlords 'must be able to demonstrate legitimate need to know', says commissioner.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: More cases in more places; the collateral damage of Ardern's Auckland travel dateFixing a travel date was a political necessity. Now the Govt has a month to get ready.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Airport added to locations of interest listChristchurch locations of interest have been released after a person tested positive.17 Nov 07:36 AM
New ZealandMore than 1300 unvaccinated DHB staff stood downHow many staff have been stood down at your DHB?17 Nov 05:25 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 17th NovemberKiwis will be able to travel to and from Auckland in time for Christmas as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed the Government’s upcoming plans. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell Watch17 Nov 05:21 AM
New ZealandWoman's plea for MIQ exemption to visit dying sisterWith her sister given just days to live, one woman is challenging MIQ to show compassion.17 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins: Police officers 'know what's coming'The Auckland regional boundary is ready for vaccinated or tested people on December 1517 Nov 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Covid-19 lab-leak theory: 'I've had death threats'Times: Dr Alina Chan is planning to change her name after her Covid-19 investigation.17 Nov 05:00 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines faces cancellation unless vax rates increase in festival hotspotCurrently, in the Tairāwhiti DHB only 71 per cent have received both jabs.17 Nov 04:59 AM
New ZealandDoctor under investigation after controversial Covid videos fights to halt investigationHer lawyer argues she was presenting as a doctor in a personal capacity.17 Nov 04:39 AM
BusinessMy Covid Confusion: Why users are getting vaccine pass error messagesOPINION: Chris Keall on why things have gone wrong today.17 Nov 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid apartment home isolation guide: Checklist out from chiefsConcerns include air conditioning, adjacent balconies, and access to communal areas.17 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Police Association boss reacts to Auckland border announcementPresident of the Police Association Chris Cahill weighs in on the Government’s announcements on the Auckland border to lift, and police tasked with spot-checking travellers. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandExperts: 'Inevitable' Covid-19 cases will crop up once Auckland's border opensThe greatest impact will be on communities with the least resources, experts say.17 Nov 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."17 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandUp to 40% of early learning centres could lose teacher over vax mandate: lobbyBut high school lobby says only a 'tiny amount' of secondary teachers unvaxxed.17 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland border explained: Who can go in and out?Rule breakers could face a $1000 fine.17 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsAuckland border to lift on December 15; 194 Covid cases, 1 new deathThree months into lockdown, Auckland learns when it will be able to get a break.17 Nov 01:29 AM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi announces Māori Party Covid-19 policyTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi announces the party’s Covid-19 policy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandTop Towns: And the winner is ... first place to reach 90% full vaccination revealedThe Herald began its Top Towns initiative at the start of October.17 Nov 01:04 AM
TravelSeeing Red: Auckland's upcoming travel rules explainedWhat will travel look like for Kiwi from 15 December17 Nov 12:54 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 194 new cases, Auckland border to lift on Dec 15November 17 2021 People will be able to travel to or from Auckland from December 15 if they have received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine or have returned a negative test. There are 194 cases of Covid-19 in the community today and a further person has died with the virus.Watch17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Uni academic says colleague's Covid paper has 'major error'The paper's co-author says it has now been retracted and the figure was 'unrealistic'.16 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandMasterton Covid cases linked to Killer BeezA number of gang members travelled from around the country to Masterton for a weekend.16 Nov 11:35 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori calls for Govt mandates to be scrappedCo-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the Government has failed Maori in its response.16 Nov 11:15 PM
