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
New ZealandCovid-19: Te Awamutu chemist among the latest locations of interestBuses, bakeries and gas stations are the latest locations of interest linked to Covid-19.26 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandWorkers given 4 weeks to get jab; mandate 'absolutely not' Govt overreach - PMPM to announce decisions on vaccine mandates for businesses.26 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi sailors stuck overseas find way to enter NZ by bypassing MIQ"I thought, 'sod this, there's got to be another way to get home to your own country'."26 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandMan accused of kicking officer's head during MIQ escape waves vax card in courtThe 23-year-old was caught about 30 minutes after the escape, police said.26 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces vaccination mandates for businessesOctober 26 2021 Workers at businesses where vaccine passports are required will have four weeks to get the jab - or risk losing their jobs.Watch26 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandLive: 79 new cases; Latest vaccine numbers - and equation for AucklandThirty three cases remain unlinked.26 Oct 01:52 AM
Travel'Guests must be vaxxed to ride' says New Zealand adventure tour operatorProof of vaccination will be required for bookings on Adventure South trips.26 Oct 12:17 AM
EducationTeacher Covid-19 test delays keep high school closedMore schools made the call to stay closed today in the face of rising Delta numbers.26 Oct 12:02 AM
KahuPotentially six weeks before Māori in Auckland hit 90% vaccination - GPIt's "unacceptable" that Māori vax targets haven't been included in Covid plan, GP says.25 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandCovid case in Waiuku; Cabinet meets to consider shorter MIQ staysExperts say Covid community cases will continue to grow over the next few days.25 Oct 11:43 PM
