New ZealandPolice monitor large tangi procession moving across Auckland cityFunerals, tangihanga and burials have a 25-person limit under level 3, step 2.12 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 201 new Covid-19 community casesNovember 12 2021 There are 201 new Covid-19 community cases today on a day the virus was confirmed to have been found in Taranaki. Of these 181 are in Auckland, 15 in Waikato, four are in Northland and one is in Taranaki.Watch12 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNearly 250 Hawke's Bay DHB staff members remain un-vaccinated against CovidHawke's Bay DHB middle of the pack for staff vaccinations, with more than 200 without11 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandSupermarket, pharmacy, Bunnings among locations of interest in TaranakiOfficials in Taranaki are meeting this morning after six people in Stratford caught Covid.11 Nov 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Heartless': Family of man who died of Covid denied border exemption after travelling to funeralSiblings travelled to Auckland to farewell their Covid-infected father who died.11 Nov 11:07 PM
New ZealandSchools told they can call police if unvaccinated staff turn upEducation Ministry says schools can call police if unvaxxed teachers turn up from Monday.11 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandLights, home iso, action: PM hints at big changes to Covid strategyAfter deaths at home and airport boss' plea, MIQ might finally get major shake-up.11 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandMIT students sent home after classmate tests positive for Covid-19A deep clean is underway at MIT in Otara after a student returned a positive Covid test.11 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandAuckland Museum to introduce vaccine mandate for staff, volunteers and visitors"We are confident this decision will best serve the majority," museum CEO says.11 Nov 10:12 PM
LifestyleUnvaxxed mum 'doesn't regret' decision after premature baby dies with CovidHer tiny daughter was born prematurely and tested positive before dying a week later.11 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Some high schools delaying return of junior studentsPrincipals waiting until seniors leave as Auckland and Waikato schools reopen next week.11 Nov 08:55 PM
BusinessSir Ian Taylor's MIQ logbook: The Kiwi companies that could help with self-isolationOur system was designed by faceless officials who always seem to know best, writes Taylor.11 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandLive: Taranaki Covid cases 'very reluctant' to get tested, were not using tracer appSix new cases of Covid-19 have been found in Taranaki.11 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandSchool scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandateParents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.11 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandMass exodus: MIQ officials ready for shorter stays from SundayAbout 2600 people will be eligible to exit their hotels on Sunday.11 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandMinistry refuses to record vaccination rates in pregnant womenUp to two-thirds of pregnant women in some areas believed to be unvaccinated and at risk.11 Nov 05:53 PM
New Zealand'Incompatible' Southern DHB member's resignation welcomedIlka Beekhuis described Covid vaccinations as 'unethical, and medically unnecessary'.11 Nov 05:14 PM
New Zealand'Still on the back foot': Women's Mongrel Mob leader on the gang's Covid responseMongrel Mob Wāhine Toa leader spoke to the Herald's In the Loop podcast.11 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'More than 30 of my patients in body bags': NZ nurse's warning to unvaccinated"I understand people who can't see Covid, don't believe in it ... I've seen death."11 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Right to the wire': Hospitals reach out to unvaccinated workersStaff called to one-on-one interviews in last effort to get them vaccinated and retained.11 Nov 04:52 PM
New ZealandPortaloos on the footpath: Covid rules causing headaches in Auckland hospoIt's only one of many layers of confusion business owners are dealing with.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No jab, no job': Who's mandated, and when are the deadlines?Millions of workers will soon be covered by mandatory vaccine legislation.11 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Māori will pay price as Govt puts politics ahead of healthOPINION: When Covid first arrived in Aotearoa, we went headfirst into the unknown.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium: The health tech to be used in NZ's first self-managed isolationCo-founder of health tech company Seki.ai John Mamea Wilson explains the tech that will keep Sir Ian Taylor and potentially thousands of others safe in self-managed isolation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health releases pre-existing conditions of Covid-linked deathsActive cases who may not have died of Covid-19 will now be reported by the Ministry.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Big gig fixation leaves others in the coldOPINION: Our editorial on the Events Transition Support Scheme for major promotions.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why Govt is rethinking contact tracingContact tracing 'coping' with outbreak but likely to lean more on app over time - experts.11 Nov 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat Covid minister thinks of call to ditch MIQ for Kiwis'We are always reviewing the settings at MIQ' says Government.11 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandTeachers who don't want jab should resign now for kids' sake, principal says'Individual freedom is great' but comes with a cost, Northland principal Pat Newman says.11 Nov 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe turning point in NZ's battle for Covid eliminationRodney Jones' pleas for more testing of Auckland Pasifika in the struggle to eliminate.11 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore child infectious when at daycare last weekSo far no staff or students have returned positive test results.11 Nov 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Collapse of the NZ dream': Family went on holiday and couldn't come home'Our everything is in New Zealand.'11 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Sky Tower spectacle as Kiwis hit 80% fully vaxxedThe tower will be bathed in blue and white light, showing messages of celebration.11 Nov 03:00 AM
TravelUnvaccinated holiday park guests may not be able to use all facilities'The only way to make sure that's not an issue is to go out and get vaccinated.'11 Nov 02:57 AM