PoliticsBlind spot: Number of unvaccinated border workers outside MIQ unclear, ministry admits'Do I want our data systems to be better? Yes, absolutely' - Covid Minister Chris Hipkins.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of travellers' plans disrupted as flights from NSW pausedAbout 6000 travellers flew to New Zealand from NSW since a community case emerged there.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs the virus ravages poorer countries, rich nations are springing back to lifeNew York Times: The developed world has done little to promote global vaccination.06 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Quarantine-free travel with NSW on holdCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announces a pause on quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and New South Wales on Thursday evening. Video / Derek Cheng Watch06 May 06:10 AM
WorldTasmanian and Townsville men suffer blood clots after AstraZeneca jabTwo men in hospital after both became ill after having Covid vaccine.06 May 03:10 AM
New ZealandSydney cases: Quarantine-free travel from New South Wales on holdThe latest community outbreak in Sydney is putting transtasman travel with NSW on hold.06 May 02:46 AM
New ZealandMisinformation on Covid-19 vaccines dropped in letterboxesA professor at Auckland University says the flyers could create vaccine hesitancy.06 May 01:55 AM
WorldSource of Sydney Covid-19 outbreak revealedNew South Wales health officials have revealed how a Sydney man was infected.06 May 01:23 AM
New ZealandOne new MIQ Covid case, 'missing link' in Sydney community outbreakThe wife of infected Sydney man in his 50s has also tested positive for Covid.06 May 01:16 AM
VideoFocus Sport: Black Caps to be rushed home from IndiaNew Zealand Cricket has confirmed the Black Caps will be rushed home from India with some continuing on to the upcoming trio of test matches in England. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 May 12:20 AM
WorldUS tribe shares vaccine with relativesBlackfeet tribe give vaccines to First Nations relatives and others from across border.05 May 11:22 PM
PoliticsVaccine game-changer? US moves to waive IP on Covid vaccines'The rich countries have to stop being selfish here' - Dr Nikki Turner05 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandGovt unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators surviveThe funding also includes money to help Covid-hit Queenstown to diversify its economy05 May 10:00 PM
SportNZ cricketers set to escape India in 'next 24 hours'New Zealand cricketers in Covid-19 ravaged India are preparing to get out of the country.05 May 09:05 PM
WorldSydney Covid outbreak: New community case visited 14 suburbsNSW has added several new venues to Sydney coronavirus exposure sites.05 May 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis new Covid vaccine could bring hope to the unvaccinated worldNew York Times: CureVac hopes its RNA vaccine will rival those already made.05 May 08:46 PM
CompaniesUS backs waiving intellectual property rules on Covid-19 vaccinesThe move will ease trade rules to enable more production more of the life-saving vaccines.05 May 08:38 PM
WorldFiji hospital lockdown: Patient dies, fears facility could be Covid ground zeroThe death is Fiji's third, as the nation confronts fears of a wider outbreak.05 May 08:31 PM
WorldQuite a handful: Woman gives birth to nine babiesIt appears to be first time a woman has given birth to nine surviving babies at once.05 May 06:08 PM
New ZealandIndia Covid-19 appeal: Doctor's plea for supplies - 'It makes me feel incredibly helpless to watch patients die'Dr Anjima Das says Covid patients can only get a bed when someone dies or is discharged.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldFocus: 'It's not the Covid that's killing people, it's the lack of the most basic essential, oxygen'World Vision India's Director of Health Dr Carel Joseph, and Surgeon Dr. Anjima Das share feelings of helplessness and fear as Covid ravages India. Video / World Vision / AP / GettyWatch05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Covid mysteries defy our need to knowEditorial: Confounding gaps on our knowledge emphasise the ongoing risks of Covid.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIndia Covid appeal: '75 patients waiting for every hospital bed'Most people dying from Covid in India cannot even get into a hospital.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Sydney community case considered 'low' risk to NZ, no change to travel bubbleThe new community Covid-19 case in Sydney hasn't impacted the transtasman bubble so far.05 May 10:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: An over-promise that leaves our borders vulnerableHow many unvaccinated people are working at the border? We don't know. Maybe hundreds.05 May 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGlobal vaccine crisis sends ominous signal for fighting climate changeNew York Times: Richer nations fail to see it in their self-interest to help poorer ones.05 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew Covid case in Sydney with no known links to borderThirty-two people in NZ have been advised to isolate after Brisbane Airport breach.05 May 03:07 AM
VideoFocus: 300,000 Covid-19 vaccines delivered in NZCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announces that NZ has surpassed 300,000 vaccines delivered and set new daily records for dosage numbers. Video / Derek ChengWatch05 May 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBeer? Money? US offers incentives to get vaccinatedNew York Times: Some states are turning to not-so-subtle incentives to get shots in arms.05 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandThree new MIQ Covid cases; 87,000 people have both jabsOfficials will update how many vaccines have been administered in NZ.05 May 01:27 AM
New ZealandMan charged with assaulting Defence Force MIQ workerThe 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.04 May 11:52 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'We don't go out into the community now. If we do, we double mask'Tony and Jan Bellew are doing all they can to get out of India and back home to NZ.04 May 09:39 PM
WorldBiden sets new vaccination goalPresident Joe Biden plans to vaccinate most American adults by July 4.04 May 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPfizer reaps hundreds of millions in profits from Covid vaccineNew York Times: Unlike rival manufacturers Pfizer planned to profit on its vaccine.04 May 07:43 PM
