EntertainmentHilary Barry leaves Seven Sharp 'in a hurry' after link to Covid exposure eventUp to a 1000 people were at the event. They heard today a bar worker is Covid-19 positive.20 Aug 07:32 AM
Lifestyle'I truly hate lockdown': Meet the man behind the 'NZ Lockdown Memes' accountHe has a good reason to hate lockdown, even though it made him a viral success.20 Aug 07:03 AM
WorldPfizer vaccine declines faster than AZ, study findsNew Zealand is solely using the Pfizer jab at this point.20 Aug 06:48 AM
New Zealand'We apologise': Children turned away from Rotorua vaccination siteOn Thursday the Prime Minister announced 12 to 15-year-olds can be vaccinated.20 Aug 06:41 AM
New ZealandCountdown to make nationwide cut in opening hours, plus temporary store closuresSome people hoping to fit in a late-night shopping visit might need to revise their plans.20 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandNurses who live with close contacts asked to workNurses at Auckland hospitals are being called in to work due to severe staff shortages.20 Aug 05:53 AM
Small BusinessSmall businesses facing perfect stormSMEs facing the perfect storm, amid the lockdown extension.20 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandAlert level 4 extended across NZ, first Wellington locations of interest revealed after 3 new cases11 new Covid cases, including three in Wellington, brings the total to 31 community cases.20 Aug 05:38 AM
BusinessFreightways result could get Covid boost - brokerForsyth Barr expects to see a strong result from Freightways on Monday.20 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesGhost terminals: Air New Zealand slashes domestic scheduleNationwide lockdown extended, Air NZ and Auckland Airport issues advice to travellers20 Aug 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhere to now for $26b construction sector?Builders and contractors had to secure their sites fast on Wednesday.20 Aug 05:18 AM
New ZealandLive: Bar worker at huge event tests positive, host Hilary Barry one of 1000 contacts isolatingHundreds attended corporate awards event held at Spark Arena last week.20 Aug 05:15 AM
KahuHolidaymakers sent packing, iwi considers Covid checkpointsTwo vehicles had driven close to 500km before being told to turn around and go home.20 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandLive: Teenagers and young falling ill, cases swell across North IslandCase numbers surge as details emerge of the spread among four families.20 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 31 Covid-19 community cases; lockdown extended until at least next TuesdayNew Zealand's level 4 lockdown has been extended nationwide until 11.59pm on Tuesday after confirmation the Covid-19 outbreak has spread to Wellington.Watch20 Aug 03:00 AM
Lifestyle'Absolutely gutted': The Kiwi kids having birthdays in lockdownFor some kids, it's the second year in a row they're spending their birthdays in lockdown.20 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand31 Covid cases; infected capital trio travelled by car and plane from AucklandEleven new cases today, including three in the capital, lockdown decision at 3pm.20 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandAlbany testing centre security staff cop abuseConfusion has caused some people waiting for tests to lash out verbally at security staff.20 Aug 02:40 AM
WorldAussie state prepares for lockdown ... with zero casesTasmanian Premier announces plan if Covid-19 situation was to suddenly escalate.20 Aug 02:26 AM
New ZealandLive: 31 cases - thousands of secondary school pupils, their families and staff are now under isolation ordersCovid outbreak has spread outside Auckland and virus now detected in Wellington.20 Aug 01:44 AM
WorldAussie Covid outbreaks: NSW reports 642 cases, 4 deaths; imposes tough new rulesA 9pm to 5am curfew will be introduced in 12 Sydney suburbs.20 Aug 01:34 AM
PoliticsDerek Cheng: Wellington cases, South Island contacts make lockdown extension almost certainJacinda Ardern will reveal Cabinet's decision at 3pm today20 Aug 01:33 AM
TravelKiwis returning from Rarotonga caught out by travel window'Rarotonga is idyllic but if the lockdown gets extended we need get to Wellington'20 Aug 01:26 AM
New ZealandLooking for a job? Supermarkets hiring as staff self-isolateLooking for a job? Supermarkets identified as locations of interest are hiring.20 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandFocus Delta outbreak: Day three testing chaosDay three of lockdown and the covid testing station chaos continues. Video / NZ Herald Watch20 Aug 01:21 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Hundreds could die if NZ re-opened without health measures - studyReopening NZ without measures like lockdowns may mean more than 11,000 hospitalisations.20 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandEverything we know so far about Covid-19 cases in WellingtonWellington's mayor says all three cases travelled down from Auckland in a private vehicle.19 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandNurses union reveals shortage of PPE amid outbreakThose working on the frontline are the most exposed and least protected, union warns.19 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandAnti-lockdown arrests: Far-right activist denied bailPolice say they 'engaged and encouraged' protesters to comply before arrests were made.19 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandThe guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid testWith some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.19 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandCovid cases reported in Wellington; North Shore Hospital patient infectedExperts say the Government is likely to extend the nationwide lockdown today.19 Aug 10:12 PM
VideoFocus: Essential workers face gigantic queues for Covid-19 testsEssential workers Joshua van Wyk and Megan Flatt arrived at the Northcote testing centre at 7.10am to find about 200 cars in front of them in the queue. Video / Adam PearseWatch19 Aug 10:11 PM
LifestyleLockdown's biggest supermarket sellers: Kiwis go bananasOur ongoing love affair with the banana has continued during lockdown - but broccoli???19 Aug 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: City Rail Link work continues during lockdownCRL boss Sean Sweeney said the lockdown will have a significant impact on the project.19 Aug 09:10 PM