New ZealandCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Police isolating after victim, partner of New Lynn shooting test positive for CovidTwo Waitemata officers are now self-isolating after the incident.19 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandClassroom air quality an 'incredible blindspot', researcher saysThey met officials yesterday to push for air monitoring to keep Covid-19 at bay.19 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandMinister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinationsThames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.19 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandLive: Hipkins rules out a snap level 4 return - for nowChris Hipkins will also reveal more information for schools this afternoon.19 Oct 09:00 PM
WorldAs deaths rise, Russian doctors despair at low vaccine rateThe country has hovered near 1,000 reported deaths per day for weeks.19 Oct 08:57 PM
LifestyleTragic outcomes: Pregnant women regret not getting the vaccine"No other family should have to go through this."19 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandThree towns, one district surpass 90 per cent with one dose of vaccineTwo towns and one district are in the South Island and one town is in the north.19 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: Judith Collins unveils National's Covid economic planNational has set a target of 85-90 per cent or December 1 to re-open Auckland and NZ.19 Oct 08:40 PM
EducationAuckland principals consider options as exam fears loom for studentsGrowing calls for the Government to cancel school exams for students in Auckland.19 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid 'the new normal' - expert hits out at Govt's approach; Case spike 'sobering'And Covid-19 Response Minister said case numbers are on an "upwards trajectory".19 Oct 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBrazilian leader's pandemic handling draws explosive allegation: HomicideNew York Times: Report concludes President purposely let the coronavirus kill Brazilians.19 Oct 07:23 PM
New Zealand'Knowing I've had Covid, I'm just grateful I can breathe'Tuala Tagaloa Tusani is a Covid survivor and is now working to promote vaccination.19 Oct 06:52 PM
WorldUS expected to authorise mix and match for Covid-19 booster shotsThe FDA was expected to say that using the same brand for a booster was still preferable.19 Oct 06:22 PM
WorldCalls for 'Plan B' in UK as virus cases soarEurope's highest infection rates are being recorded in the tens of thousands each day.19 Oct 05:21 PM
New ZealandWere you at this Auckland park? Isolate and test immediatelyLocations of interest linked to Covid cases continue to pop up.19 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland principal: 'Let's get kids in classes'Calls to open school gates to students on Tuesday after nine weeks of home learning.19 Oct 04:58 PM
New ZealandCovid spike: Expert's plea as daily cases hit record; 158,000 eligible Aucklanders holding out on vaxNew Zealand has recorded the largest number of new cases reported in one day.19 Oct 04:00 PM
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 ZealandVaccine mandate to now include all prison staffEducation, health and now prison staff must be vaccinated.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
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
