New ZealandExperts: Why Auckland is likely to remain in strict lockdown for several weeksThe lockdown is working - but we need to stay the course.26 Aug 05:26 PM
New ZealandDaffodil Day conversations: Cancer patients fighting for their life in lockdownCancer patients will be $1 million short of support to help them bet cancer.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow NZ's vaccine rollout compares to the rest of the worldThere are two narratives around New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine rollout.26 Aug 05:00 PM
World'I love ewe': Australian farmer mourns beloved aunt with heart-shaped sheep arrangementMan couldn't go to his aunt's funeral so he paid his respects with a novel alternative.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence survivors urged to use pet shelter in lockdownThe shelter is taking in animals under Covid-19 restrictions as an essential service.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Can you be forced to take annual leave?': Ask us anything on CovidWe answer your questions about Covid 19 and the country's current outbreak.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Level 3 outside Auckland ripe for the choosing - but would be a risky moveMoving now and lurching back to level 4 later would be a black spot on the PM's judgment.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'There will be a revolt': Outrage as Govt pursues new MIQ in Rotorua"Rotorua has done its fair share of heavy lifting in MIQ for this country."26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBump in the road: What the Delta outbreak means for $1.25b motorway openingCovid restrictions almost certainly mean the road will be delayed and cost more.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The flight path back for Air NZOur national carrier waiting in the wings for the skies to open up.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Be strong, keep the faith': Churchgoers turn out to get testedChurchgoers affected in the country's biggest cluster continue to be urged to get tested.26 Aug 08:43 AM
WorldNSW's top doctor warns state's cases may go 'way above' 1000 a day"People are obviously feeling so frustrated with the length of the restrictions."26 Aug 08:27 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg on what the future might look likeEpidemiologist Sir David Skegg on eliminating Covid-19, uncertainty and what the future might look like.Watch26 Aug 08:17 AM
New ZealandLive: Delta outbreak - Rest home worker, Auckland Uni staff member test positiveStaff who worked closely with the positive staff member have gone into self-isolation.26 Aug 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM, we don't expect perfection but drop the defensivenessThe PM's political broadcast missed the point of the questions being asked.26 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandKidney transplant dad finds out tomorrow when his life-saving surgery will go aheadAgonising wait continues for dying dad.26 Aug 06:57 AM
New ZealandPregnant Kiwi denied emergency MIQ spot 6 timesThe window for her to fly home is fast closing as her pregnancy advances.26 Aug 06:55 AM
WorldCrippled by Covid: The Aussie city running short of food, medical suppliesMore than 20,000 of the city's 70,000-odd population are currently in isolation.26 Aug 06:42 AM
New Zealand68 new Covid cases in community; Virus detected in Christchurch wastewaterThe first wave's peak is expected to hit in the next 48 hours.26 Aug 06:39 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The new Auckland hotel to house positive cases in quarantineHotel to be added to Auckland quarantine options.26 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ's Greg Foran: What's the future for the airlineAirline boss on what the last year has taught him, wage subsidy, outlook for rehired crew.26 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandShould health officials consider booster shots?A number of experts have expressed their view on the topic of booster shots.26 Aug 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDr Graeme Jarvis: Covid-19 vaccine procurement: Counting our blessingsDr Graeme Jarvis on why MBIE was the right choice for vaccine procurement.26 Aug 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCaught in the crossfire over Covid's originsNew York Times: "There were days and weeks when I was extremely afraid."26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Thursday 26th Aug WrapA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / Mark Mitchell / Brett PhibbsWatch26 Aug 04:56 AM
OpinionWhat rights do children and parents have when giving consent to be vaccinated?The rollout raises the important issue around children's consent to medical treatment.26 Aug 04:30 AM
TravelUS airline to dock unvaccinated crew payDelta Airlines has begun referring to the variant as B.1.617.2, to avoid confusion.26 Aug 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Dodged a bullet': Has Coromandel escaped Delta outbreak?Relief as it appears no one in the Coromandel has caught Covid, despite initial visit.26 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand'It's been full on': Covid testing centre staff reveal life on the frontlineThey are the frontline in our fight against Covid. These are their stories.26 Aug 04:00 AM
WorldMan in his 30s dies in his home in Sydney Delta outbreak"They all deteriorated at home," says health officer on deaths as NSW tops 1000 cases.26 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandPoll: Over 60% want alert level change in South Island if no casesHerald readers shared their thoughts in an online poll.26 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg answers questions from MPsEpidemiologist Sir David Skegg answers Covid-19 questions from MPsWatch26 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Delta outbreak: Churchgoers told to 'keep the faith' as new testing clinic opens upChurchgoers affected in the country's biggest Covid cluster are being encouraged to "keep the faith" as they continue to be urged to get tested. Video / Brett Phibbs Watch26 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandTwo new community cases in Wellington, in isolation while infectiousOn day 9 of nationwide alert level 4 lockdown, Wellington's case numbers sit at 14.26 Aug 01:30 AM
