PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: School holiday circuit-breakerOPINION: Our editorial on rising cases of Covid and what might just slow it down.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reportedYesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.09 Jul 01:30 AM
All BlacksRugby revellers urged to consider others amid superspreader fearsHealth officials fear tonight's rugby test in Dunedin could become a superspreader event.08 Jul 09:47 PM
New ZealandExplained: All of the winter nasties causing hospital headachesHospitals are battling a perfect storm of Covid and resurgent winter bugs. What are they?08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wily Covid subvariants challenge immunityEDITORIAL: The arrival of Omicron subvariants is troubling.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandComputer glitch overcounts today's Covid cases by thousandsMore than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.08 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandSailor proposes to partner dockside at welcome-home ceremonyThe HMNZS Te Mana left to get an upgrade in Canada three years ago.08 Jul 03:38 AM
WorldNew 'centaurus' Covid-19 variant emergesScientists have expressed concern over the subvariant.08 Jul 03:23 AM
VideoUnited Nations calls to tackle vaccine inequalityUN officials have called on better-resourced countries to help tackle the ongoing pandemic by assisting vaccination efforts globally. Video / APWatch08 Jul 02:09 AM
New ZealandAustralia to show 'common sense' on 501s, path to citizenship for Kiwis in OzThe discussion between the two leaders has reflected a 'reset' in relations.08 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldWHO's stark warning as Covid cases skyrocketNew mutations including most contagious yet are causing infection numbers to explode.08 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandRevealed: 14,000 Kiwis reinfected with Covid - and how many have had triple doseTwo-thirds of reinfections have happened between 1-3 months after a first infection.07 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandOmicron wave: What would it take to put NZ in red?How bad do things have to become for the alert levels to change?06 Jul 07:34 PM
New ZealandAfter-hours clinics closed due to staff shortagesAverage wait times for medical care doubles as winter illnesses hit clinics.06 Jul 06:14 PM
New ZealandHamish Clark: Covid is after me - why I got my fourth vaccineOPINION: With a jump in Covid numbers I wasn't going to turn down another shot.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: All you need to know about new Omicron subvariantsBA.1, BA.2, BA.5 and now BA.2.75. Why have there been so many Omicron subvariants?06 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettA second Covid wave and the PM's Anything but Red standWhy the PM wants to avoid going back to the red setting.06 Jul 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Start of a second wave': Covid cases surge past 10,000Past fortnight has seen a 'significant increase' in Covid cases and the flu.06 Jul 02:11 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 6 July, 2022 Covid-19 cases back on the rise, more staff hired to fill surge in passport demand and more details revealed of Chicago Independence Day Parade mass shooting in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jul 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid in the classroom: Can students expect extra NCEA support again this year?'Range of measures' being considered include interventions from 2020 and 2021.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM deflects speculation NZ will return to red traffic light after 3000-plus spike in cases'I certainly won't rule out going back into red within the next few weeks,' expert says.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: NZ to send doctors and medical supplies to NiueNew Zealand is sending a medical team and supplies to Niue to help with Covid-19 response.05 Jul 07:14 AM
New ZealandWhat do we know about the latest Omicron subvariant BA.2.75?A new Omicron subvariant has been detected in New Zealand for the first time.05 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: NZ could be back in red within weeks - expertThere are 9629 new community cases of Covid-19, up by more than 3000 from yesterday.05 Jul 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Reliever for a reliever for a reliever': Schools under pressure as cases surgeSchools across the country are struggling to find enough staff amid the latest wave.05 Jul 02:24 AM
New ZealandNZ's Covid trend signals 'very distinct' wave; big jump to 9629 cases todayThere were almost 6500 cases yesterday.05 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandFocus: Healthcare & schools under pressure as Covid numbers surgeAnother wave of Covid-19 could be on its way with a new Omicron subvariant seeing case numbers back on the rise. Video / NZ Herald / Ben CumminsWatch05 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Reopened borders changing shape of NZ's second waveNZ's second Omicron wave is starting differently to the first - with borders a big factor.05 Jul 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Struggling to hang on': Auckland school goes online as illness hits staffIllness is stretching teaching resources.04 Jul 08:13 PM
TravelIt's SuperBaby! Photo of mask-wearing bub on Air NZ flight sparks debateThe photo of the mask-wearing child divided opinions online.04 Jul 07:29 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 expert: 'It's a battle between us and the virus - and the virus is winning''Just like BA.2 took over from BA.1, BA.5 is going to do the same.'04 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandOfficer gets Covid after enraged woman breathes in his facePolice officer contracts Covid after angry offender breathes in his face.04 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandLive: 6498 new Covid cases, eight deaths, hospital visitors infecting patientsCases in one region have more than doubled in a fortnight.04 Jul 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe race to the start line: Returning to running after having Covid-19New York Times: The key is to reset your expectations for a full return to running.04 Jul 12:53 AM
