New ZealandNine Covid-related deaths, 2318 new community cases todayThere are 357 people in hospital with the virus, including seven in intensive care.26 Aug 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He has no right': Stores hit back after Napier man rips down mask signs, claims 'moral authority'"He has no right to be walking into the stores and defacing people's property."26 Aug 12:31 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest and charge far-right Counterspin Media pairIt is understood that police arrested and charged Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer with allegedly distributing an objectionable publication. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Aug 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIf you're suffering after being sick with Covid, it's not just in your headNYT: History is littered with examples of postviral illnesses medicine doesn't understand.25 Aug 08:11 PM
WorldMan tests positive for Covid, Monkeypox and HIV at same timeScientists say it's the first known case of simultaneous infection with all three viruses.25 Aug 05:34 PM
New ZealandHow NZ's Covid isolation period could be shortenedSmarter isolation regime could cut transmission while enabling many to leave home earlier.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 2780 new cases, 20 Covid-related deathsAn expert says there are areas in which our pandemic response could be improved.25 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldCovid pill showed no benefit in younger adultsThe Biden administration has spent more than $10 billion purchasing the drug.24 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandLong Covid: Teen losing months off schoolExhausted teen Jaime Warrington is struggling to return to her normal sporty life.24 Aug 06:08 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: How many lives did NZ's pandemic response save?NZ remains one of only nine countries with negative excess mortality since pandemic began.24 Aug 06:19 AM
New ZealandLive: 3693 new cases, 35 Covid-related deathsThe Ministry of Health reveals the latest Covid-19 figures.23 Aug 12:51 AM
VideoFocus Live: Brian Tamaki's anti-government protest in WellingtonThousands of anti-government protesters led by Brian Tamaki march to Parliament Tuesday morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Aug 08:20 PM
WorldMedical adviser who defied Trump's Covid response to retirePresident's chief medical adviser continued to speak out after being sidelined by Trump.22 Aug 06:43 PM
PoliticsCovid compliance plummets - pollPeople are following Covid guidance less, the Government has found.22 Aug 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The Novavax shot just approved as a boosterNovavax's Nuvaxovid has gained expanded provisional approval as first and second booster.22 Aug 05:28 AM
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
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
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 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
