New Zealand'Bite the bullet': National calls for immediate reopening of schoolsPrimary schools say safety concerns may mean classrooms don't reopen this year.27 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandMāori vaccination events attracting the hesitantThe 90% Project: NZ needs to engage with vaccine-hesitant whānau.27 Oct 03:15 AM
New ZealandFocus: Judith Collins states National's position on vaccine mandatesOctober 27, 2021. National Party leader Judith Collins clarifies National's stance on vaccine mandates and passports following Tuesday's announcements. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Oct 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Division and fear': Warning over vaccine push"I have major concern in particular for Māori workers about how they're being treated."27 Oct 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump could have prevented thousands of deaths - Covid response coordinatorNew York Times: Doctor claims US could have decreased fatalities by 30 - 40 per cent.27 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandWomen accused of flouting Covid rules appear in courtThe women face maximum penalties of a $4000 fine or six months' prison.27 Oct 01:29 AM
New ZealandAuckland now less than 10,000 jabs away from 90pc milestoneAuckland inches closer to new freedoms as vaccine milestone, while Northland lags behind.27 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandCovid: 74 cases, Waikato alert level eased, Nov 15 school return planTentative plan for Year 1-8 schoolchildren to return to class on November 15.27 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandSovereign Hīkoi of Truth participants gather at Te Tii o Waitangi Marae Sovereign Hīkoi of Truth (SHOT) participants gather at their destination at Te Tii o Waitangi Marae in Northland. Video / Michael CunninghamWatch27 Oct 12:11 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Queenstown topples Dunedin in race to be most vaccinated96.7 per cent of residents have had at least one dose of the vaccine.27 Oct 12:11 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 74 new community cases; Nov 15 school return planOctober 27 2021 There are 74 Covid cases in the community today, as the Government reveals a tentative plan for primary schoolchildren to return to classes on November 15.Watch27 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew modelling: How will the Delta outbreak play out?New modelling explores short-term outbreak scenarios, and potential for a circuit-breaker.26 Oct 11:40 PM
New ZealandAnti-lockdown hīkoi a 'scam'Marchers have been told they are not welcome in Waitangi by local Māori leaders.26 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandLive: Auckland Uni eyes vaccine mandate for students, staffAuckland University favours students, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated.26 Oct 09:23 PM
WorldLab leak theory: Biggest problem with Covid origin searchThe "lab leak" theory refuses to die. A team of scientists are digging, but won't get far.26 Oct 08:52 PM
VideoFocus: APEC chair Vangelis Vitalis on Covid's silver liningAPEC chair Vangelis Vitalis discusses the work the organisation has done to open doors for vital international trade during the pandemic. Video / NZ Herald / Getty Watch26 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandLive: Sweeping Covid reforms; top chef backs vax mandatesThe Government has given employers a powerful tool to force employees to be jabbed.26 Oct 08:41 PM
WorldFDA advisers back Pfizer's vaccine for young kidsThe dose for young children is just one-third of the shot recommended for everyone else.26 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandGrieving father's heartbreak: Boy's aunt unable to attend funeralThe ministry's exemption system didn't allow for extended family, a grieving dad says.26 Oct 07:08 PM
New ZealandPolice block protesters as hīkoi arrives at Auckland borderPolice have advised people against partaking in the hīkoi which is heading to Northland.26 Oct 06:01 PM
WorldFacebook 'froze' as anti-vaccine comments swarmedClaims social media giant prioritised controversy and division over the health of users.26 Oct 05:17 PM
New ZealandLandmark MIQ legal battle: Richlister wants to self-isolate after private jet business tripMurray Bolton says he must attend important business meeting in person, not via Zoom.26 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Why Jacinda Ardern now wants two classes of KiwisIt's a big call to limit the freedom of people who refuse to do something that's voluntary26 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Worst-case scenario': DHB hired shipping containers to use as makeshift morgues"We're all very lucky it didn't get to that point, and we hope it never will."26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree waters reforms too fast, complex, with wrong incentives - adviceOfficials raised some concerns with three waters structures.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInvestor Simon Moutter's message to the Govt as Designer Wardrobe closes storesAuckland, Wellington, Christchurch stores closing as business goes online-only.26 Oct 03:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: NZ paying Covid price for unfairly tilted systemCovid erupting among political have-nots was tipping point for managing pandemic in NZ.26 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 26th Oct WrapThere were 79 Covid community cases. Workers at businesses where vaccine passports are required will have four weeks to get the jab - or risk losing their jobs. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Oct 08:35 AM
New ZealandWoman in MIQ struggles to visit dying grandfatherFayzah Mutlib's grandfather has always been there, now she wants to be there for him.26 Oct 07:29 AM
New Zealand'I have to weep for our country': Liz Gunn explains controversial Ardern commentsPresenter Liz Gunn earlier claimed earthquake was a response to PM's 'evil' Covid plan.26 Oct 07:17 AM
New ZealandCouncillor claims 'Te Awamutu's underbelly', drug houses linked to biggest Covid clusterDrug users caught up in Te Awamutu's Covid cluster, says councillor.26 Oct 06:23 AM
New ZealandWhy young Māori are choosing to vaccinateThe taitamariki are hosting a vaccination event in Manukau for young Māori on Wednesday.26 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRoger Partridge: Is the Govt's plan a road map or an impenetrable maze?OPINION: Kiwis both here and abroad still face enormous uncertainty.26 Oct 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careThe $345m deal over Zoom: Retirement villages bought during lockdownAlert levels 4 and 3 during August, September and October didn't make it any easier.26 Oct 04:34 AM
