New ZealandCovid-19: Australia and NZ - is either country getting it right?In New Zealand and Australia more will need to be done in coming weeks about Omicron wave.15 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandMore than 10,000 cases and 16 Covid-related deaths todayThe tally is slightly down after more than 11,000 community cases for three days in a row.15 Jul 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinister 'should be wearing a mask' - top doc on Kelvin DavisMP maskless at Northland marae the day before the Govt begs people to wear masks indoors.14 Jul 09:18 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 15 July, 2022 The Government gears up for a winter Covid peak, concern about the effects of alcohol on mental health and why the economy might be able to avoid a recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandLatest Covid steps don't go far enough, doctors sayMask use has been falling behind, prompting fresh pleas from top health officials.14 Jul 06:24 PM
New ZealandGP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treatJudge declines to release medicines imported from India.14 Jul 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionStewart Forsyth: What can be done about brain fog?OPINION: An organisational psychologist looks through the latest research on long-Covid.14 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovt putting politics ahead of science on mask mandate, says Michael BakerMasks are mandatory on public transport and at aged-care facilities but not at schools.14 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandGovt frees up masks, RATs; 11,382 cases today, child dies with virusAn estimated 400,000 people will now be eligible for anti-viral drugs.14 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandWhy your gym's air might not be fit to breatheGyms and exercise spots can be hotspots for Covid 19 virus particles if unventilated.13 Jul 10:56 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 14 July, 2022 Changes to our Covid response on the way, new stats on bullying in the police and the latest in who will succeed Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Jul 07:35 PM
WorldFauci: Covid vaccines protect against hospitalisation, death; don't work 'overly well' at stopping infection'Being vaccinated and boosted ... I feel confident it made a major role in protecting me.'13 Jul 05:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Eyes wide shut to OmicronOPINION: Our editorial on the simplest and easiest means to slow the spread of Covid.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWastewater testing shows Covid cases 'heading north at a rate much faster' than expectedExperts say we are underestimating how big our current Covid wave is.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall for new ideas on helping low-income households with high kai costsFood prices have had their biggest monthly rise in five months.13 Jul 06:22 AM
New ZealandGovt set to announce free RATs amid concern about missed Covid casesMore free RATs, masks in the plan as Govt tries to control outbreak without going to red.13 Jul 04:09 AM
New ZealandCovid numbers jump - PM says no move to red, further steps under orange settings to comeExperts say New Zealand is 'definitely' in the grips of a second wave.13 Jul 02:01 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 13 July, 2022 An atmospheric river continues to lash NZ, geopolitical tensions at Pacific Islands Forum and Auckland City Mission takes over 60-room hotel in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Jul 07:24 PM
New ZealandLuxon urges more boosters, defends 'moving on' commentOpposition leader tells Australian newspaper NZ has become 'fearful, inward and negative'.12 Jul 06:26 PM
World'Nowhere near over': Call to bring back mask rules as Covid 'runs free'NZ has had a jump in cases and hospitalisations as new variants emerge.12 Jul 05:59 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: We need to stop the Kiwi brain drainOPINION: Brooke van Velden on Kiwis wanting to head overseas.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQ&A: What Omicron wave means for NZ's Long Covid riskMany Kiwis are already living with Long Covid. How will this Omicron wave raise the risk?12 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandMāori with long Covid 'just want to be heard'66-year-old Maria McBirney (Ngāpuhi, Tainui, Kūki Āirani) caught Covid in March. Video / Whakaata MāoriWatch12 Jul 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Rising sharply': 11,548 Covid cases, more than 700 in hospitalThe number of Covid patients requiring hospital care is now 710.12 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandAndrew Little: Govt responding to 'chronic staffing shortage' in healthcareAndrew Little insists the govt is responding to the difficult situation in healthcare.11 Jul 10:41 PM
WorldNew coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyondA new contagious coronavirus variant is making waves in India, increasing infection.11 Jul 08:53 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 12 July, 2022 The country gets set for a downpour, Auckland smash and grabs leave customers in shock and a movement to lower the voting age goes to court in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Jul 08:22 PM
New Zealand'I was behind them all': Brian Tamaki seemingly admits organising anti-mandate protestsThe Destiny Church leader is facing court action for his alleged involvement in protests.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy this Covid wave will cause higher hospitalisations, deathsBuilding Omicron wave may push hospitalisation rates 50 per cent higher than last one.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon says 'simple, sensible' rules should replace traffic-light systemThe Govt is expected to announce new rules for the orange setting this week.11 Jul 06:02 AM
New Zealand8395 Covid cases, 17 deaths, 689 people in hospitalCoronavirus hospitalisations are nearing record levels seen back in March.11 Jul 01:21 AM
New ZealandPandemic's 'most precarious point': Warning as Covid hospitalisations spikeExpert warns that complacency could mean even more Covid hospitalisations.10 Jul 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."10 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandSurgeries cancelled, delays widespreadDrastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.10 Jul 06:52 PM
