New ZealandCovid-19: NZ Defence Force sends medical team to EgyptThe NZ Defence Force has sent a medical team to Sinai to help with a Covid outbreak there.12 May 12:35 AM
SportTokyo Olympics: Torch relay pulled as Covid cases surgeBarely 10 weeks out from the Games' start date, the worrying signs keep coming.11 May 11:46 PM
New ZealandCovid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one goSome DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.11 May 09:54 PM
WorldFiji records 12 new cases, but no lockdownThe 12 infected people went shopping in recent days.11 May 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid desperation is spreading across IndiaNew York Times: Infections and deaths are rapidly advancing into rural areas.11 May 07:47 PM
WorldDead in the water: New horror as India is overwhelmed by Covid waveThe Ganges is no stranger to death, but recent acts have shocked officials into action.11 May 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$14b wage subsidy scheme: MSD feels heat over 'audits', prosecutionsMinistry is yet to begin any legal proceedings under $14 billion wage subsidy.11 May 05:00 PM
WorldFocus: World Vision's appeal in India as crisis escalatesThe Herald has joined forces with World Vision to support India in its fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. We're bringing you stories from the front line and the opportunity to help by donating to the cause.Watch11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to show kindness to suffering migrant familiesOpinion: 'Migrants have made this their home, often giving everything up to come here.'11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCarpark 'shambles' sees 81-year-old denied Covid vaccineWendy is worried her 81-year-old mother is now convinced she won't get vaccinated.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fear and panic' as India's Covid crisis escalates in rural areasOutside India's big cities, a grim sense of foreboding has taken hold.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo changes to transtasman bubble after Melbourne Covid-19 case, public health risk lowThe public health risk has been identified as low.11 May 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLucha Libre, yoga, dancing: Welcome to Mexico City's vaccination sitesNew York Times: To calm the elderly officials cued up the bands and masked wrestlers.11 May 06:00 AM
BusinessMinistry 'audits' of wage subsidy questionedAuditor-General reports on the handling of massive wage subsidy scheme.11 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandPM warned right-wing extremists using Covid crisis to 'spread hate'PM was told: 'Right-wing extremists are using the crisis to spread hate and conspiracies.'11 May 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhen Covid hit, China was ready to tell its version of the storyNew York Times: Govt used money and power to create an alternative to the global news.11 May 02:41 AM
WorldBeer bellies linked to 75 per cent chance of more severe Covid illnessScientists call for Covid patients with pronounced abdominal fat to be closely monitored.11 May 01:35 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay: Covid-19 vaccine clinic coming to Waimarama maraeResidents of a seaside Hawke's Bay community are to be offered a Covid-19 vaccination11 May 01:32 AM
New ZealandLive updates: No new Covid cases in MIQ or communityThe first flights from Sydney landed back in NZ yesterday after a three-day pause.11 May 01:01 AM
WorldUS expands use of Pfizer's vaccine for children as young as 12 to get shotsExperts say children must get the shots if the country is to achieve herd immunity.10 May 09:26 PM
WorldLethal black fungus emerges in Covid patients across IndiaHospitals report multiple daily cases of rare infection with a mortality rate of 50%.10 May 08:57 PM
VideoCoronavirus cases dramatically increase in NepalCoronavirus cases are surging in the mountainous nation of Nepal. Video / Agencia EFE / APWatch10 May 06:48 PM
WorldCovid 19 vaccine developers set sights on cancerScientists hope to harness 'game-changing' techniques to defeat our deadliest foes.10 May 06:43 PM
WorldAustralian judge upholds ban on travellers from IndiaTemporary ban on returnees from Covid-ravaged country due to be lifted on Friday.10 May 06:18 PM
World'Situation worse than India': Nation 'staring into Covid abyss'The Covid-19 crisis is engulfing a mountainous nation of 30 million people.10 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How about a beer with that vaccine shot?Editorial: Efforts to encourage vaccine take-up overseas are getting a little desperate.10 May 05:00 PM
World'High level of contagion': 'Unrecognised' Covid transmission in SydneyMystery still surrounds Sydney's Covid case.10 May 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe dream: International travel. The reality: Chaos and confusionNew York Times: A clash of wishful thinking and the hard truths of a relentless pandemic.10 May 02:06 AM
New ZealandFirst flight from Sydney lands in NZ as travel bubble resumesThe pause was due to two confirmed Covid cases in the community in New South Wales.10 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: No new cases in community or MIQThe first flights from Sydney are due to touch down again this afternoon.10 May 12:59 AM
WorldSydney's Covid-19 'BBQ man' identifiedThe man visited several stores before being diagnosed with coronavirus.09 May 11:15 PM
EmploymentWatch: Grant Robertson responds to pay freeze criticismFinance Minister Grant Robertson is making a pre-Budget speech.09 May 07:50 PM
New ZealandMIQ staff 'feel unable to report breaches'Unite union says more of a "workers" voice' is needed to catch problems.09 May 06:43 PM
New ZealandMoney or the jab? High-risk workers miss vaccine appointments - can't afford pay cutPort workers should get paid breaks to ensure they get the Covid-19 shot, union says.09 May 05:00 PM