New ZealandFocus: Roads closed and concrete blocks in place as Wellington braces for protestRoads have been closed, concrete blocks moved in, and temporary fencing installed around Parliament on Monday evening as the city braces for the anti-government protest. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandLive: 9 virus-related deaths; 2706 new cases, 432 in hospitalNZ's rolling Covid-19 case average continues to tumble after topping 10,000 last month.22 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: What will drive NZ's next wave?NZ's next Covid-19 wave will likely be driven by an entirely new variant, experts say.21 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldScientists hope taking a puff on a new inhaler could stop you getting CovidThe treatment works by sending nanoparticles into the lungs.21 Aug 07:59 AM
New ZealandCovid latest: 15 virus-related deaths; 2100 new cases and 436 people in hospitalThere are 436 people in hospital with the virus, including seven in intensive care.21 Aug 01:03 AM
New ZealandCovid: 3302 new cases, 10 deaths as dominant strain of virus emergesThere are 467 people in hospital with seven in ICU.20 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 3805 new cases, 16 virus-linked deaths, new results reveal dominant strainNew data shows BA.5 is by far the most dominant strain of Omicron in New Zealand.19 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato Hospital ward in lockdown after Covid spreadsThe situation was described as 'ongoing and difficult to control'.18 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandCovid: 4540 new cases; 473 in hospital, 16 deathsCase numbers are trending down. Has NZ turned a corner with the virus?18 Aug 01:00 AM
KahuMāori business leaders feel the Covid strainHalf of Māori business leaders feeling less mentally healthy than normal thanks to virus.18 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandFears over conspiracy-driven school board candidatesNumber of people standing who oppose Covid-19 measures such as face masks and vaccine.17 Aug 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOnce nearly Covid-free, this island confronts an outbreakNew York Times: It was one of the last places on the planet to see its first Covid cases.17 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandCovid in NZ has 'turned a corner': 496 in hospital today, 16 virus-linked deaths"We are continuing to track at the lower of what modelling suggested this winter."17 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandHow many Kiwis have escaped Covid's clutches?Managed to avoid Covid-19 so far? You're likely among 'significant minority', expert says.16 Aug 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy a century-old vaccine offers new hope against Covid-19New York Times: BCG tuberculosis vaccine may protect against Covid and other infections.16 Aug 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDelta's dawn a year ago today: The day NZ's Covid elimination dream diedWhen do we mark the death of NZ's elimination dream? One year ago this week, perhaps.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My family jokes we are famous': The tradie, the Coromandel and a family gathering - inside NZ's first Delta casesThe 'Birkdale cluster's experience with Covid and infamy and the year was stolen by Delta16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand4811 Covid cases, 21 virus-related deaths; new data reveals NZ's deadliest weekThere are 533 people in hospital with the virus, including 12 in intensive care.16 Aug 01:07 AM
WorldUpdated Moderna vaccine that protects against Omicron approved in BritainEach dose of the booster will target both the original virus and the Omicron BA.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 12 Covid-related deaths; 536 people in hospital"We are definitely not out of the woods at all with this virus," Michael Baker says.15 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen will the pandemic end? And other pressing questions, answeredNew York Times opinion: Three experts weigh in on some of the big questions.14 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandLow case numbers might mean end of this wave, but not of pandemic - Michael BakerBaker said although this is positive, it doesn't mean we are out of the woods.14 Aug 06:35 AM
New ZealandCovid: Lowest number of new cases since Feb, 557 people in hospitalThe seven-day rolling average of community case numbers yesterday was 4418.14 Aug 01:03 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 3650 new Covid cases, 546 in hospital as infections fallBA.5 still dominant variant, but watch is being kept for BA.4.6 strain on rise abroad.13 Aug 01:39 AM
New ZealandLive: 4126 Covid cases today, 13 virus-related deathsPromising signs as wastewater results show Covid declining for the third week running.12 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandCovid BA.2 variant vanquishedTesting reveals last bastion for the initial Omicron variant has dropped to zero per cent.11 Aug 06:38 PM
New ZealandLive: 4818 new cases, 571 people in hospital and 24 Covid- related deathsThere are now a total of 1726 deaths confirmed as attributable to Covid-19.11 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Very difficult and very emotional': Coming to terms with a Covid death in the family88 -year old John Butcher died 5 days after catching Covid.10 Aug 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow we mourn Covid victims around the worldNew York Times: With more than six million dead, memorials have evolved along the way.10 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandLive: 5169 new cases, 599 people in hospital and 18 Covid-related deathsThe seven-day rolling average of cases today is 4,938. Last Wednesday it was 6,355.10 Aug 01:02 AM
New ZealandAverage of four a week dying at home from Covid since Omicron outbreakStatistics show 87 people have died in their homes from Covid-19 since March.09 Aug 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow many air purifiers have arrived in NZ schools - and who got them?Five thousand air cleaners were promised. How many have been delivered?09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArdern hints traffic light system could be shelved post-winterHospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues.09 Aug 03:41 AM
VideoFocus: Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall on remaining at OrangeCovid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall and PM Jacinda Ardern took questions about the alert level remaining at Orange. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Aug 02:40 AM
