New Zealand'Winter wave' may return NZ to Covid case peak as new subvariant takes off: expertAcademic says BA.5 variant causing first 7-day average case number increase in months.02 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandCovid: 20 deaths and 6460 new cases as infections continue to riseThe rise comes as the health system feels the pressure from Covid-19 and winter illnesses.02 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandSchool balls: Private school to Covid test ballgoers at doorGuests could be turned away at the venue if they test positive.01 Jul 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIs our rising Covid death toll taking the humanity of the living too?The numbers grow every day. But the names remain unknown.01 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestylePrepare the tastebuds: Annual hospitality celebration back downtownWill it be third time lucky for Restaurant Month, after two years of Covid disruption?01 Jul 05:00 PM
Tourism'Dire' staff shortage: NZ hotels offer guests discounts to clean their roomsBurnout and migration backlog: Dire staff situation drives hotels to cut cleaning deals.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Develop a winter plan': Ministry advice after 6984 new Covid cases reportedThe increase in case numbers has not gone unnoticed and the country will remain at orange.01 Jul 01:03 AM
TalanoaPassengers on first quarantine-free flight to Niue test Covid positivePassengers on first quarantine-free flight from NZ to Niue test positive for Covid-19.30 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 7423 new Covid cases, 19 deaths as NZ stays at orangeA move to the green setting is unlikely, experts predict a second wave will hit soon.30 Jun 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Fairly mild symptoms': Acting PM Grant Robertson positive for Covid-19Grant Robertson has announced he has contracted Covid-19.29 Jun 09:48 PM
TravelHow Japan in mid-2022 prepared for tourists from abroadJapan is bracing for a return of tourists from abroad, as border controls to curb the spread of coronavirus infections are gradually loosened. Video / APWatch29 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 30 June, 2022 The Prime Minister gets into trade negotiations, could we move to the green traffic light setting today and how AT's making streets around schools safer in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Jun 07:38 PM
New ZealandLive: 7829 new community Covid cases, 15 deaths as vaccine mandates lapseMore than 8000 cases were announced yesterday.29 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandKiwis support stronger regulations for social media - reportStronger regulations are wanted for social media content, Classification Office finds.28 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandInflux of winter illness with second Covid-19 wave on the horizonExpert: 'We can see in the numbers, by every indicator, it's a huge ongoing problem.'28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workersVaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers.28 Jun 08:39 AM
TravelAuckland MIQ facility surprise winner at Skytrax awards'If you have to do MIQ this is the hotel you want,' wrote a guest of the surprise winner.28 Jun 02:15 AM
New ZealandCovid update: 8028 cases, 16 virus-related deaths including young person aged 10-19Health professionals are concerned that the uptake of extra shot will be low.28 Jun 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Over Covid' Officials fear for uptake of second boosterSecond booster - or fourth dose - is now available for everyone aged over 50.27 Jun 07:01 PM
New ZealandLegal challenge underway over Covid vaccine rollout for childrenA group of parents - all of whom have name suppression - are seeking a judicial review.27 Jun 07:02 AM
VideoFocus Sport: All Blacks respond to Covid outbreak days before Ireland testThe All Blacks have been forced to adjust as three coaches and two players have been hit by Covid just days before their first test with Ireland. Video / NZ RugbyWatch27 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandLive: 5549 Covid cases, 11 virus-related deathsMore Kiwis will have access to free flu shots and be eligible for a second booster.27 Jun 01:08 AM
New ZealandParents against child Covid vax back in courtThey say children are not at risk from Covid-19.26 Jun 10:54 PM
OpinionKate Hawkesby'Terrifying': Kate Hawkesby's three-week Covid, influenza battleOPINION: 'So sick that even shower water against my skin hurt. Everything ached.'26 Jun 08:57 PM
New ZealandFormer Covid-19 minister Chris Hipkins' Auckland lockdown regretChris Hipkins said Aucklanders paid a big price for the Covid response.26 Jun 06:04 PM
New ZealandThree troubling things scientists just learned about Long CovidScientists are making worrying discoveries about Long Covid. Jamie Morton looks at three.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandFamily denied AA roadside assistance because daughter had Covid'If this is how society works - I won't test outside home any more,' mum says.26 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandSix Covid-related deaths and 4429 new cases todayThere were 8638 new community cases & 24 deaths reported yesterday for the past two days.26 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals the politics of Kiwi conspiracy theoristsAre NZ conspiracy theorists likelier to lean left or right? It's not so straight-forward.25 Jun 11:39 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Are Kiwis getting complacent over masks?Kiwis outside Auckland were more blase about masks before Covid-19 came to them.25 Jun 11:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland and Wellington biggest losers in world's most liveable cities rankingsThe two cities have fallen more places than any other city in the latest rankings.25 Jun 06:54 PM
New Zealand501 appeal: Australia aims to deport Kiwi who coughed on police, saying he had CovidJoseph Van Maanen had been warned he could end up a 501 deportee if he didn't change ways.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandLive: 24 Covid deaths and 8638 new cases over past two daysDaily cases have been hovering around 5000 this week; today's cases are two days' worth.25 Jun 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherThe life of Ashley Bloomfield: Covid comfort and 'cold sweats'Dr Ashley Bloomfield tells of the pressures of being the face of the Covid-19 response.24 Jun 05:00 PM
