PoliticsPM rejected science and health experts' plea for Māori vax targetExperts said young Māori would be disproportionately represented in Covid stats.24 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandEx-TV host's bizarre anti-vax rant - says quake was nature's response to PM's planFormer TVNZ and RNZ host Liz Gunn's comments have sparked online concern.24 Oct 04:11 AM
New ZealandNZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 24th Oct WrapThere are 80 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, 77 in Auckland, two in the Waikato and one in Northland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Oct 12:46 AM
WorldDelta outbreak in Australia: Victoria case numbers drop; 'massive change' once state hits milestoneIt will mean "very few rules" for the vaccinated.24 Oct 12:45 AM
New Zealand'MIQ sucks' banner pops up at All Blacks gameThe banner was reportedly removed by authorities.23 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandNo jab no job? Vital health workers can now ask to skip Covid vaccinePractioners cannot give themselves exemptions.23 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandLive: Path to freedom - how many more jabs Auckland needs and likely timeframeCounties Manukau is just 12,423 first shots away from hitting 90 per cent.23 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Locals call for lockdown in Northland after positive Covid casesNational health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.23 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandGovernment leaving cancer behind - RetiNational Party deputy leader says Covid-19 may have impacted hundreds of cancer patients.23 Oct 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Hurt and confused': Couple's shock as visa blockedIt follows the announcement of a one-off resident visa for up to 165,000 migrants.23 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandSouth Island Covid-19 case unsurprising - Kaikōura MPThe MP for the Marlborough region claims lax controls contributed to the case.23 Oct 07:23 PM
New Zealand'Hope like hell': Major concerns teachers will quit rather than get Covid jabEducation workers need to have their first dose by 15 November.23 Oct 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleKyle MacDonald: Living in a state of 'blah'Turn languishing into flourishing by having day-to-day meaning during long lockdown.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: The PM wanted to bring hope - I came away with anything butOPINION: We're at least six weeks away from doing the things we love. Probably longer.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelta in the South Island: Hopes first case will boost jab ratesSudden case a 'kick up the backside' for Mainlanders.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Reward yourself with some 'feel-good' moneyOPINION: Everyone has different ways of feeling good.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlenheim residents urged to get tested, as new locations of interest releasedNew locations released last night include flights, shops, and service stations23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAfter nervously outing herself, Far North woman with Covid finds community supportRosalina Puhi and her daughter are isolating after receiving their diagnosis on Friday.23 Oct 06:56 AM
New Zealand'It's real': Auckland councillor's heartache after aunt dies of CovidAlf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.23 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandLive: 104 new Covid cases - including in Northland, South Island; How Auckland's 90% targets are trackingThere are now 274 cases from the last 14 days that are yet to be linked.23 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandHow each DHB stacks up for the 90% vaccination targetAuckland and Capital & Coast are leading the charge in the race to get to 90% vaccinated.23 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 23rd Oct WrapCovid-19 made a return to the South Island on Saturday as 104 community cases of Covid-19 were reported including two under 12's in Northland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandSecond-class citizens? Māori have a 'choice to make', says Peeni HenareThe Labour MP said having a separate 90% goalpost for just Māori would vilify people.23 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandLive: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island neededInfected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.22 Oct 11:20 PM
New ZealandNorthland's alert level at risk with four positive Covid casesFour confirmed Covid 19 cases in Northland, but region stays at alert level 2 - for now.22 Oct 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDawn Picken: An insider's guide to the ICU for the vaccine hesitantICU a reality for more people amid Covid-19. You don't want to go there, says Dawn Picken.22 Oct 10:49 PM
OpinionJack Tame: When will vaccine certificates be ready?Vaccine certificates are about to become a big part of our lives.22 Oct 08:21 PM
WorldSingapore extends restrictions amid deadliest Covid outbreak yetThe country is a Covid success story, but case numbers and deaths are now climbing.22 Oct 07:51 PM
New ZealandSouth Island 'struggling' to get younger population vaccinatedCommunity and business leaders hope everyone will do their part to get to 90 per cent.22 Oct 06:16 PM
WorldPfizer says Covid vaccine more than 90% effective in children ages 5 to 11Pfizer and Moderna are studying even younger children as well, down to 6-month-olds.22 Oct 06:06 PM
New ZealandHow Whanganui Hospital would respond to Covid outbreakThe DHB has a four-step plan to respond to a Covid outbreak22 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLive: The Santa clause - Aucklanders may be stuck home for Christmas even when 90% target hitPM says it's risky to soften the Auckland boundary before each DHB hits 90% coverage.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern on how NZ will look under the 'traffic light' systemPM Jacinda Ardern tells NZ Herald’s deputy political editor Derek Cheng about the freedoms the unvaccinated will miss out on and how NZ will look under the new “traffic light” system. Video / Marty Melville Watch22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 jabs available at Wellington Lions rugby game in PoriruaMerchandise, kai and Covid-19 jabs are available at the Wellington Lions game today.22 Oct 04:00 PM
