New ZealandBloomfield: Wellington Covid-19 cases 'reassuring'There are eight cases of Covid-19 in the capital.23 Aug 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingWorst-case scenario: Can economy cope if we can't eliminate Delta?New forecast: What happens to jobs, GDP and interest rates if elimination doesn't work?23 Aug 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careSome Metlifecare village staff, residents isolating"A lot more risk of the pandemic this time": Metlifecare chief executive Earl Gasparich.23 Aug 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPandemic doesn't faze developer of $35m Epsom apartments"We'll get straight back into it as soon as we can" - Andrew Lamont on show suite.23 Aug 05:25 AM
New ZealandLevel 4 extension no surprise, schools ready for long haulBut high school wants to know urgently what will happen with NCEA credits.23 Aug 05:21 AM
PoliticsNZ's lockdown extended until midnight Friday; Auckland's for longerToday the country recorded the highest number of daily cases in more than a year.23 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandSouth Island 'fortress' still locked down100-plus contacts in the South Island mean it is deemed too soon to come out of level 4.23 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandThieves target delivery parcels, food boxes during lockdownOne Aucklander said her food box was stolen from the porch with 8 minutes of delivery.23 Aug 04:29 AM
OpinionCovid: How will Delta evolve? Here's what the science tells usANALYSIS: Delta is not the end of the story for SARS-CoV-2.23 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandAnother Auckland school confirms student has Covid-19A student at Green Bay High school has tested positive for Covid-19.23 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandLockdown breach: Muriwai fisherman says he'll 'just go somewhere else' when caught fishing on rocksThe man was one of two spoken to by police today about fishing at Muriwai.23 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Lockdown to continue until at least midnight Friday; Auckland for longerAugust 23 2021 New Zealand will stay in alert level 4 lockdown until at least midnight on Friday, and Auckland will stay locked down until at least midnight on Tuesday next week. Earlier today it was announced there are now 107 Covid cases in NZ.Watch23 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandGlitch in Govt's Covid-19 database sees delays at testing sitesIntermittent network outages mean staff have to use pen and paper to record details.23 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Parliament's return delayed by a weekSpeaker Trevor Mallard has delayed the return of Parliament at the request of the PM.23 Aug 03:26 AM
New ZealandWhat longer lockdown means for cancer patients?Hospitals are far more prepared than last year to combat the added pressure, experts say.23 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 500 people were at church service linked to positive case - testing urgedMembers of Auckland's Pasifika community are being urged to get tested for Covid-19.23 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta case updateThere are 35 new cases of Covid-19 in the New Zealand community to confirm today. Of these 33 are in Auckland and two are in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald Watch23 Aug 03:12 AM
New ZealandSeven jet boaters from six bubbles charged over breachesOne of the men had travelled from Dunedin - a four-hour drive.23 Aug 02:59 AM
EmploymentLockdown Hero: Local butcher works for competitor's store to keep shelves stockedLocal butcher helps out the competition after 30 per cent of staff told to self-isolate.23 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandTwo people sought in Covid outbreak source investigationOfficials trying to reach two people as source investigation at Crowne Plaza continues.23 Aug 02:16 AM
New Zealand107 Covid cases, 13,000 contacts - hunt for mystery pair who used public walkway next to MIQ hotelThere are 107 cases of Covid in the community.23 Aug 02:16 AM
LifestyleIndependent Republic of the South Island: Split views on lockdown decisionNot everybody agrees the South should be treated differently.23 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision loomsThere have still been no cases in the south despite the Auckland outbreak growing to 72.23 Aug 01:43 AM
WorldAussie outbreaks: NSW reports 818 cases, 3 deaths; Victoria outbreak spikes to 71Forty-two of today's cases were infectious in the community; 714 are under investigation.23 Aug 12:57 AM
WorldIsrael claims Covid 'game-changer' on the wayExperts in Israel have been working on new ways to beat Covid.23 Aug 12:51 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Vaccine 'hesitancy' media stories as impactful as misinformationArticles about reluctance to get Covid shot as harmful as misinformation, study finds.23 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan who spat on cops during first lockdown arrested again, this time for coughingFive people appeared at Auckland District Court charged with lockdown-related crimes.23 Aug 12:27 AM
World'Completely appalled': NSW council shoots shelter dogs over Covid infection fearsAmong those euthanised was a dog that had recently given birth to a litter of puppies.23 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandFrustration boils over at Avondale testing centreCars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.22 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandDoes mixing Covid vaccines give better immunity?An expert wants the Government to stock up on the AstraZeneca vaccine too.22 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Frustration boils over with long waits at Avondale testing centre Frustration boiled over as traffic management staff at the Avondale testing centre threatened to call the police on people angry they had been pushed to the back of the queue after an hour-long wait in line. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Aug 11:14 PM
New Zealand'We are busy saving lives': Hospital nurses finish 12-hour shifts to discover cars stolen, broken intoThieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital.22 Aug 11:10 PM
WorldHidden immunity: Why Covid booster jabs may not be needed after allOur bones generate dialled-down protection that could last for decades, studies find.22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins' guidance on driving to an exercise spotCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed in Sunday's 1pm press conference that it was acceptable to drive to a nearby spot for exercise. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch22 Aug 10:48 PM
