New ZealandMore locations of interest expected after record day of community casesMore locations of interest around the North Island are expected to be released today.16 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandClass action: Auckland schools reopen after three monthsAuckland schools will be operating a bit differently today when they reopen their doors.16 Nov 07:12 PM
WorldPfizer releases anti-viral pill to other makersHealth officials hope the deal could help to end the pandemic sooner.16 Nov 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the Delta outbreak: How it arrived, simmered in lockdown, then spread beyond reachDelta was spreading in the background while cases in Auckland seemed to head towards zero.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fear, anxiety, worry': Why teacher would rather quit job he 'loves' than get the jabOther unvaccinated people in the district have taken leave without pay.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 120 Wellington nurses and midwives with unknown vaccination status after first jab deadlineHealth workers had to have had their first jab by yesterday in order to keep their jobs.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Easing Auckland openOPINION: Our editorial on the move to the traffic light system of Covid precautions.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Barnes: How many deaths is our freedom worth?OPINION: Throughout history, freedom has always come at a cost, writes Andrew Barnes.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Vaccination 'worm' reveals how we're doingOPINION: Jeff Talon deploys a cricket device to track our chances vaccine success.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYear 13 at King's College tests positive for Covid-19Kings College is among a number of school with Covid-19 cases.16 Nov 10:01 AM
PoliticsNational distances itself from ex-MP following anti-vax opinionsIn the video's comments section, he encourages people to share it far and wide.16 Nov 07:37 AM
New ZealandMasks, mandates and no mingling as primary kids return to schoolPrimary schools are taking a flexible approach to the return to school.16 Nov 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentLouis Theroux: 'The most frightening place I've been is my own home during a pandemic'Times: The globetrotting documentary-maker explains how whisky got him through lockdown.16 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A real shock': Schools scramble to cover for unvaccinated teachersSchools use a range of stop-gap measures on day one of vaccine mandate.16 Nov 05:50 AM
New ZealandCabinet never considered prioritising South Auckland vaccinesPublic health experts are disappointed the Government never discussed their advice.16 Nov 05:36 AM
New ZealandEast Auckland Covid-positive student infectious at school for five daysA student at Pakuranga Heights School has tested positive for Covid-19.16 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Researcher predicting 6000 Māori cases by Christmas'If the modelling is anything to go by, Christmas may be bleak for Māori.'16 Nov 04:36 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 16th NovemberNew Zealand recorded a new high of 222 Covid-19 cases in the community on Tuesday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Adam Pearse / Mark Mitchell Watch16 Nov 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCruising close to home: Hauraki Gulf voyages for KiwisOperator hoping for bounceback after lockdowns "suffocate tourism industry".16 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandThree generations of Northland whānau - including newborn - contract CovidSix-week-old Maile was the first Covid-19 hospitalisation in Northland.16 Nov 04:28 AM
New Zealand'Callous and irresponsible': Air NZ cancellations strand workers in Cook IslandsCancellation emails offered only refunds or credits, and no alternative travel options.16 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandGovernment slams private vaccination ID card developersThe police are involved, having visited one person selling vaccination ID cards.16 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandRecord 222 community Covid cases today; another deathModelling predicts 200 Covid cases a day by the end of the month.16 Nov 03:55 AM
New ZealandNew locations of interest linked to Covid cases in Taupō and RotoruaThree new locations of interest have been announced in Taupō and Rotorua.16 Nov 03:27 AM
New ZealandFocus: Why not all Y 9&10s are returning to school just yetMore secondary school students will be allowed back as Covid restrictions ease, but as Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm says not all schools will be racing kids back into the classroom. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandWatch: MP ordered to leave Parliament after quizzing Health MinisterThe Rotorua MP asked Health Minister Andrew Little about ICU beds in the Lakes DHB.16 Nov 02:44 AM
New ZealandFamily hesitancy affects vaccination for disabled peopleSome family members were inhibiting disabled people from getting vaccinated.16 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Expected rush of unemployment benefit applications from unvaccinated workersA range of support is available with roles impacted by Public Health Orders.16 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandFamilies weigh up decisions on whether to mingle with un-vaxxed peopleFamilies now have to consider whether they will let unvaccinated people in their homes.16 Nov 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldEurope toughens rules for unvaccinated as fourth Covid wave swellsNew York Times: Some countries introduce targeted restrictions against the unvaccinated.16 Nov 12:54 AM
New ZealandWairarapa Hospital has Covid capacity, but no ICU, as second Masterton case recordedA second positive case of Covid-19 was recorded in Masterton today.16 Nov 12:48 AM
New ZealandHamilton man facing multiple charges after anti-lockdown protestsThe man faces three charges which were laid in the Hamilton District Court.15 Nov 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSex, sleep and socialising: How to reverse pandemic brain ageingTelegraph: Aadopting good habits can bring life-long benefits.15 Nov 11:06 PM
PoliticsDisabled people at risk from 'selfish' anti-vaxxersWith vaccine mandate imminent, some schools don't know how kids will get taught.15 Nov 11:06 PM
