New Zealand'Disappointed' and 'unsupported': Auckland hospital staff waiting for test told to return to workThe staffer has been waiting in line at the Northcote testing centre for almost 5 hours.18 Aug 12:09 AM
New ZealandCovid outbreak: Vending machine food only at Auckland HospitalAuckland DHB has reduced coffee, food outlets and removed seating in public spaces.18 Aug 12:08 AM
New ZealandHow overseas media reacted to NZ lockdown: 'Single case' move causes surpriseNZ is in alert level 4 lockdown and it's got the international media talking.17 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Auckland DHBs didn't want lockdown vaccination pauseThe Herald understands Auckland DHBs didn't recommend a vaccination pause.17 Aug 10:48 PM
WorldNSW still 'haven't seen the worst' with record 633 cases, ACT outbreak growsThe Sydney outbreak that began in mid-June is nearing a total of 10,000 cases.17 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblockThe road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.17 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandCovid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Air New Zealand's CEO on scramble to get Kiwis homeAir New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch17 Aug 10:01 PM
VideoCovid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Exodus out of Auckland packs roads on Tuesday nightVideo from north of Auckland shows the huge number of people leaving the city as lockdown loomed on Tuesday night. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Aug 10:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: The escape from Auckland - truckie captures mad dashVideo shows flood of cars leaving Auckland late last night as lockdown loomed.17 Aug 09:57 PM
New ZealandRobertson reassures Wellington residents over lockdown, urges testing"We can get through this. We've done this before."17 Aug 09:25 PM
WorldMessin' with Texas: Governor tests positive for CovidCases have soared in the US as the Delta variant has spread through the country.17 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandWellington Airport: Hundreds in departure lounge on Day 1 of lockdownFelix Desmarais reports from Wellington where he waits for a flight home to Rotorua.17 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandMagpies weekend off as lockdown takes a grip on eventsSport, entertainment events, meetings are proving a nightmare for organisers.17 Aug 09:03 PM
LifestyleHow to deal with lockdown anxiety in level 4Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald has some tips for coping with another lockdown.17 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fight over toilet paper, 'moronic' shoppers seen sprinting for suppliesPeople still panic buying and clearing shop shelves as the latest lockdown takes hold17 Aug 08:55 PM
TravelKiwis isolating in Cook Island resorts"On this basis we would go home now," say Kiwis isolating in Raro resorts.17 Aug 08:44 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand's 48-hour scramble to get 50,000 Kiwis homeAir New Zealand CEO Greg Foran has outlined a plan for the lockdown.17 Aug 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateCovid-19 coronavirus: Will lockdown hit NZ's sharemarket?Last year when NZ went into level 4 lockdown the sharemarket was hit hard.17 Aug 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan the vaccinated develop long Covid after a breakthrough infection?New York Times: Risk of post-Covid problems after a breakthrough infection isn't known.17 Aug 08:14 PM
New ZealandNew location of interest as four new Delta Covid cases, Auckland Hospital nurse tests positive - all linked to Devonport tradesmanA fully vaccinated nurse at Auckland Hospital has tested positive.17 Aug 08:07 PM
OpinionWhy aren't lockdowns crushing the virus in Australia?Lockdowns in Australia haven't been able to crush new transmissions.17 Aug 06:35 PM
WorldIllegal Melbourne engagement party spreads virus againSix people have so far tested positive for Covid after attending the St Kilda party.17 Aug 06:33 PM
New Zealand15 locations of interest, 23 'exposure events' in Auckland and CoromandelFind out what locations of interest are linked to the latest case.17 Aug 06:32 PM
New ZealandCoromandel mayor: I won't use Covid Tracer app, despite caseSandra Goudie says she's not in the habit of scanning - and that won't change.17 Aug 06:17 PM
New ZealandWhy do the vaccinated have to lock down?The World Health Organisation has said the vaccinated should still wear a mask.17 Aug 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Shocked': Coromandel cafe hosted infected Devonport man three timesUmu Cafe says it is shocked after news that a Covid positive man visited their cafe.17 Aug 06:13 PM
New ZealandAlert level 4: What Wellingtonians need to knowHere's what Wellingtonians need to know at alert level four lockdown.17 Aug 06:10 PM
BusinessCovid lockdown: Wage Subsidy Scheme available nationallyEmployers can apply if they expect a loss of 40% of revenue due to Covid restrictions.17 Aug 06:10 PM
New ZealandRobertson: There will be enough power, but cable won't be fixed overnightGrant Robertson said the cable that caused the power emergency won't be fixed overnight.17 Aug 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: What worked last year may not work against DeltaCovid is coming, ready or not.17 Aug 04:37 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Why we should all be worried, and the signs of optimism to look for todayANALYSIS: The infection's source is a key clue for how far the virus might have spread17 Aug 04:37 PM
New ZealandLevel 4 lockdown rules - all you need to know, including schools, shopping, exerciseAll New Zealand primary and secondary schools are closed.17 Aug 04:36 PM
New ZealandWhere to get a Covid-19 test in Auckland tomorrowMore testing sites would be opened following the new community case.17 Aug 10:29 AM
