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
New ZealandChildren's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff departMental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Chris Hipkins' Bellis apology rings hollowAt one time, a Cabinet Minister's head would have rolled over MIQ debacle.23 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 12 Covid deaths, 5285 new community cases as Kiwis urged to get flu jabThe number of daily cases has dropped by almost 1000 compared with a week ago.23 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandEmails reveal officials had correct information before false Bellis statementsEmails reveal officials discussing correct information minister's false statements.22 Jun 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVax pass OIA inquiry killed off - then brought back to lifeOmbudsman stops - then restarts - inquiry into vax pass details after Cabinet reshuffle.22 Jun 07:28 AM
New ZealandPlan ahead for the long weekend: Health ministry, Waka Kotahi urge people to be prepared'You may not make a mistake but somebody else might.'22 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHipkins called to apologise to all pregnant women ignored by MIQThe Govt spent nearly $43,000 fighting another pregnancy-related MIQ case in court.22 Jun 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGib crisis: 'We're not gouging' - Fletcher CEO Ross Taylor'We think we will take a hit as we come through this' - Hamish McBeath, Fletcher Building.22 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandParliament protest: Police reveal 15 suspects as inquiry continuesPolice release images of 15 people being sought.22 Jun 01:25 AM
PoliticsCovid: 5499 new cases, 18 deaths; Govt can't rule out future lockdowns'Each variant has had different characteristics,' says Ayesha Verrall.22 Jun 01:08 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Ayesha Verrall, Ashley Bloomfield host Covid updateNew Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said alongside Director-General of Health Dr Ashely Bloomfield that lockdowns and border closures would still be a last resort. Video / Mark MitchellWatch21 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 22 June, 2022 Apology for stranded pregnant Kiwis during lockdown, fourth Covid vaccine dose passes into law and trains in the UK grind to a halt with strike action in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Jun 07:29 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: David Seymour says restricting health workers during crisis is 'illogical'The party leader says unvaccinated workers should be allowed to returned to work.21 Jun 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Lottery of human misery': Inquiry into emergency MIQ allocations beginsMinistry opted not to make special rules for pregnant Kiwis to return.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: New study raises more worries over Māori vax estimatesHealth ministry data may have over-estimated Māori vaccination rates, new analysis finds.21 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWomen more likely to suffer from Long Covid - US studyLong Covid is likely to affect women far worse than men, a new study has shown.21 Jun 09:11 AM
New ZealandLaw passed to allow fourth dose of Pfizer vaccineAbout 850,000 of the country's most high-risk people will be eligible.21 Jun 06:04 AM
New Zealand17 Covid-related deaths reported today - including a child under 10Overseas data suggests the country is in for another surge soon.21 Jun 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coming down the Covid Omicron waveOPINION: Our editorial on the community cases of Covid, and vaccine prospects.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Is NZ about to see a winter 'twindemic'?Returning flu and a second wave fuelled by new subvariants spell double trouble for NZ.20 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandMIQ hotel contracts cost nearly $800m over 18 monthsHotels earned an average of $1.3 million a month from being MIQ facilities.20 Jun 07:25 AM
New ZealandComputer glitch: Ministry accidentally tells thousands they have Covid-19About 6000 people were affected.20 Jun 06:07 AM
New ZealandGrounded Kiwis: Govt scratching head over costs, appealAppealing against Grounded Kiwis decision would be 'nuts', National says.20 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandCovid: 4024 new cases, nine deaths linked to virusIn some hospitals, the flu is now a greater cause of respiratory hospitalisation.20 Jun 01:22 AM
Entertainment'Not pleasant': Hilary Barry's Covid battle over after Seven Sharp absenceTVNZ presenter reveals fallout after having to skip hosting duties due to Covid.19 Jun 05:24 PM
WorldCovid-19: US opens vaccines to infants and toddlersThe US opened Covid-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers.19 Jun 05:57 AM
New ZealandSecrets of a WhatsApp group: Five countries, seven different bouts of Covid-19A group of Kiwi friends around the world started a group chat. Then each got Covid.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGib crisis: What happened at meeting between Fletcher chiefs and criticsCritics met Fletcher Building bosses to talk about the Gib crisis - with mixed results.17 Jun 05:38 AM
New ZealandLive: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be droppedSome families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.17 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Hospitals under 'extreme pressure' as winter ills mountAs hospitals experience "extreme pressure" with "abnormally high" patient presentations, NZ Nurses Organisation co-president Kerri Nuku calls on the Government to act. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jun 12:49 AM
New ZealandHiding in a truck: Couple to be deported after breaching Covid restrictionsAn Indian couple are set to be deported, despite a judge deciding against convicting them.16 Jun 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Covid hospital numbers challenge Govt's pro-equity claimsHospital data reinforces criticism that the Covid response has lacked a pro-equity focus16 Jun 05:00 PM
