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
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
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 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
New Zealand'Entering Red Zone': Inside a Covid ward and ICU"I do say a little prayer every day for everyone out there," nurse on forefront tells.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Difficult tightrope out of lockdownEditorial: NZ has good and bad examples of what works, and what doesn't, from overseas.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Couldn't get oxygen to my lungs': Mum's Covid hell in ICUMum spent horror week fighting for her life in ICU - and fearing her kids would be next.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Everything is hitting us at once': Rise in Covid cases and deaths tests Britain's gambleNew York Times: Britain's controversial Covid strategy is facing its stiffest test yet.22 Oct 07:25 AM
WorldAustralian Outback town offered free land. The response was overwhelmingQuilpie Shire Council came up with the novel idea to overcome a housing shortage.22 Oct 07:02 AM
WorldRussians urged to vaccinate as Covid cases and deaths reach record levelsRussia reported 1036 deaths and more than 36,000 new infections on Thursday.22 Oct 06:47 AM
New ZealandExperts react to traffic light system for opening up with vaccinesIt's possible for Auckland, and other regions, to reach the 90% target by Christmas.22 Oct 06:04 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 22nd Oct WrapPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled the government's traffic light system on Friday. intended to replace Alert Level when a vaccination threshold has been reached. Video / Mark Mitchell / Alex Burton / Jed Bradley / Dean Purcell / Michael CraigWatch22 Oct 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJudith Collins: I hope business owners can survive this GovtOPINION: What we saw in the PM's plan was dismaying for Kiwis all over NZ.22 Oct 05:00 AM
Kahu'Direct attack': Māori Party demands apology from Mallard over vax comments"We expect a retraction ... and a public apology to both Mr Pem Bird and Te Pāti Māori."22 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentKiwi company with 250 staff mandates vaccination for all office workers and visitorsMajor companies are looking to protect their staff and clients from the outbreak.22 Oct 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTraffic lights: Airlines, tourism, hotels worried they'll be left in the dustLack of any detail on border re-opening fuels fears tourism will "go down the gurgler".22 Oct 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMore retirement villages allow visitors under level 3"Our approach is an extension of the picnic concept" - Arvida Group CEO.22 Oct 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismGive the gift of tourism scheme launched as hotspot pleads for Labour Weekend boostThe lockdown has badly hit domestic tourism but a pay now use later will help operators.22 Oct 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM promises oasis for the vaccinated - is it a mirage?The point has come when the vaccinated have lost patience with those dragging their heels.22 Oct 04:31 AM
Business'$940m per fortnight': What Govt's Covid support package means for businessThe Government has announced a significant support package to get out of restrictions.22 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandCovid cases travelled from Auckland to Kaikohe - no alert level shift at this stageTwo positive cases have been detected in the Mid-North and a possible third in Whangārei.22 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandTwo Covid cases in North: Mum, unvaccinated daughter came from AucklandIt's a case of deja vu for Northlanders, as Covid scare comes three days into level 2.22 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandRecord 129 Covid cases today, 51 people in hospitalToday's cases hit a new record.22 Oct 02:30 AM
New Zealand'No hope': Tearful Collins slams 'confusing' traffic-light Covid planJudith Collins says NZ is being held to ransom by people who will not get vaccinated.22 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandTop towns: Wellington moves into top 5, Auckland slips backHere's the latest update in the Herald's top towns initiative.22 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: More Auckland high schools to remain closedAt least four high schools won't reopen next week for senior students.22 Oct 12:06 AM
New ZealandGovernment's 'traffic light' system a real life Squid Game which will result in Māori deaths: MPLet the Squid Game begin, says Te Pāti Māori co-leader.22 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandOne Auckland DHB has only just over 70% of population fully vaccinatedAuckland will not move out of level 3 until all three DHBs hit 90 per cent.21 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandBreacher's paradise? Another Aucklander charged in WānakaThe 41-year-old man departed Auckland some time earlier this month.21 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandNo Covid cases in Bay, and no virus detected in wastewaterPublic health officials continue to investigate the case of the traveller to Hawke's Bay.21 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Auckland mayor Phil Goff welcomes Government plan"The new framework sets a clear goal for us to get 90 per cent double vaccinated."21 Oct 11:25 PM
