PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Why we need to embrace the Covid middle groundOpinion: Life's not going back, so let's figure out how to exist in our new normal.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWgtn cafe Prefab opens new coffee bar after abrupt closure, letting all staff goThe coffee bar has reduced hours and a simplified breakfast menu.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Partygoers asked for attentionOPINION: Editorial on the North Shore party which has appalled those obeying the rules.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandate to now include all prison staffEducation, health and now prison staff must be vaccinated.19 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Māori crucially missing out with Government's centralised responseOPINION: Struggle to resource Māori vaccination effort highlights inequity of the rollout.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Outrageous': Official asks why positive case able to travel to Waiheke IslandThey are a close contact of an existing case in Auckland, a spokesman told the Herald.19 Oct 07:30 AM
New ZealandOne in four respondents to ECE survey say they're 'very likely' to leave over vaccine mandateResults suggest Government should focus special effort on the ECE sector, expert says.19 Oct 06:37 AM
Kahu'Get out of the way': Ngarewa-Packer says let Māori fix vaccination gapMāori Party co-leader says the PM and Government are defensive and won't share power.19 Oct 06:15 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Could staying at level 4 have quashed this outbreak?Modelling delivered a month ago reveals scientists correctly picked a level 3 case climb.19 Oct 06:06 AM
New ZealandLandlord on party house tenants: 'They have broken the rules'Landlord of tenants who hosted party during lockdown seeking legal advice.19 Oct 04:57 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 19th Oct WrapTuesday's 94 cases represent the biggest number of daily COVID-19 cases in New Zealand since the outbreak started in March 2020. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Jason Oxenham / Sylvie Whinray Watch19 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandNorthland allegations: Winston Peters apologises to Harry TamWinston Peters has apologised to Harry Tam for associating him with Northland outbreak.19 Oct 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldApathy and wariness of Kremlin leaves Russians unvaccinatedNew York Times: Russia's high death rate reflects risk of low vaccination numbers.19 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandTwo police officers self-isolating after exposed to infected personA police officer who attended a West Auckland incident is now self-isolating.19 Oct 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the UK lab company infecting humans with Covid-19Volunteers are paid £3000 to £4000 and stay in hotel-like rooms - with biohazard warnings.19 Oct 03:21 AM
New ZealandTop Towns: Dunedin leads the way for Covid vaccinations, Wellington closing inWellington has climbed six places since Friday and now sits in sixth place.19 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandSenior students likely to return to school first, Minister signalsEducation Minister says seniors are under pressure with exams, assessments coming up.19 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: 7 Waikato cases; 6 Te Awamutu, 1 in WhatawhataOf the 94 new cases today, seven were in the Waikato.19 Oct 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSir Ian Taylor: How to end the MIQ lottery for most returning KiwisThe current managed isolation system needs to evolve, writes Sir Ian Taylor.19 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Six cases confirmed in Te AwamutuThere are six Covid-19 cases in Te Awamutu today.19 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandDaily record 94 Covid cases - PM blames level 3 rule-breakersPM says people failing to follow level 3 rules feature in today's record case number.19 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 94 new Covid-19 community casesAuckland has seen a surge in Covid cases with 94 reported today - the highest daily number since the pandemic arrived in this country in March last year. A total of 87 are in Auckland and seven in Waikato.Watch19 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandMeet the city councillor using KFC and comedy to get Auckland vaccinatedEncouraging people to get the vaccine has been a challenging but rewarding journey.18 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandWaikato councillor urges Whatawhata residents to get testedNew Covid cases are expected to be announced in the Waikato this afternoon.18 Oct 11:47 PM
New ZealandMIQ apology: Son's emergency allocation bid approved to bury fatherFather's ashes will be spread at Stewart Island as his dad wished.18 Oct 11:19 PM
WorldCovid in Australia: Victoria records 1749 new local cases, 11 deathsAbout 88.5 per cent of Victorians above 16yo have received one Covid-19 vaccination.18 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki claims he won't be charged with bail breach at lockdown protest"I could be going to prison": Brian Tamaki charged for breaching bail conditions.18 Oct 10:33 PM
New ZealandFocus: Collins demands Govt vaccine targets now, but won’t release her ownNational Party leader Judith Collins says it's not a double-standard to demand Government targets but not release her own. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Hibiscus Coast residents urged not to panic after reported positive caseHibiscus Coast residents unofficially told that a local has tested positive for Covid-19.18 Oct 10:14 PM
WorldJapan's daily new Covid-19 cases have plummetedSome possible factors in Japan's success include a belated but remarkably rapid vaccination campaign, empty nightlife venues and a population used to the wearing of masks. Video / APWatch18 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandWas it worth it? North Shore lockdown party reviewedBig North Shore party footage was jarring to view after 61 days of lockdown.18 Oct 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher could exceed last year, despite lockdowns: CEOCompany annual shareholder meeting at 2pm today in a virtual forum.18 Oct 09:32 PM
PoliticsNational demands Govt release vax targets now, refuses to release their ownCollins says it's not a double-standard to demand Govt targets but not release her own.18 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandLive: Govt can't afford to rule out level 4 return, expert warnsMāori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi is already rubbishing the "traffic light" system.18 Oct 09:26 PM