WorldPfizer shot appears effective for children under 5Kid-sized doses of the Covid-19 vaccine could begin as soon as next week in the US.13 Jun 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Spotlight on our Covid rules for visitorsOPINION: Our editorial on NZ's pre-departure test requirements for arrivals.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand4413 Covid cases, five virus-related deathsA total of 1325 people have now died with the virus.13 Jun 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow long does Covid immunity last? Will a second illness be worse? How can I prepare?New York Times: Some reinfection questions, answered.12 Jun 11:59 PM
OpinionNZ urgently needs a Covid action plan for schools – here's how to do itSchools need a foolproof plan to keep Covid-19 out of the classroom this winter.12 Jun 11:54 PM
New ZealandMore than 350 people in hospital, 9 more deaths as NZ navigates 'steady plateau' of casesAs Omicron continues its steady march, how many new Covid-19 cases will be recorded today?12 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandFormer NZ First MP dies suddenly in UK, aged 55In May 2020, Prosser claimed Covid-19 was a global conspiracy.11 Jun 06:19 PM
New ZealandEight Covid deaths and 5202 new community casesToday there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.11 Jun 12:50 AM
OpinionNZ urgently needs a winter Covid action plan for schools – here's how to do itTHE CONVERSATION: An action plan for schools is urgently needed to protect children.10 Jun 08:20 PM
BusinessApproval for Covid test kits 'too late'US-based Lucira first approached the NZ Government about the Covid tests in 2020.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPan-coronavirus vaccine could be on market in a yearA vaccine resistant to all Covid-19 variants could be on its way within a year.10 Jun 02:08 AM
WorldCovid origins unclear but lab leak theory needs study, WHO saysWHO recommends a deeper probe into whether a lab accident may be to blame.10 Jun 01:47 AM
New ZealandCovid: 6297 new cases today, health staff warn of hospital pressureHealth staff warn surge of patients leading to increasing pressure on hospitals.10 Jun 01:30 AM
WorldVirus testing the new normal as China sticks to 'zero-Covid'Thousands of testing sites have popped up on sidewalks across Beijing.09 Jun 08:25 PM
PoliticsMysteries of Omicron variants persistMany unknowns about Omicron variants' reinfection and severity, officials say.08 Jun 03:50 AM
VideoFocus: Covid-19 public health response updateMinistry of Health Chief Science Advisor Dr. Ian Town gives a Covid-19 response update. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Jun 03:29 AM
New ZealandWork needed on delivering first booster, expert saysMore work is needed to gain an adequate uptake of the first booster.08 Jun 01:21 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 8 June, 2022 What’s on Jacinda Ardern’s agenda ahead of a chat with the Aussie Prime Minister, could we see a second Covid booster? And fire in Auckland’s second tallest tower in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Jun 07:38 PM
New ZealandMask wearing returns as winter illness hits schoolsGrey Lynn School among a number of schools bringing back compulsory masking.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeople with mood disorders hit hard by Covid disruptions, study findsStudy sparks call for public health awareness.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment introducing Bill to change legislation for second booster rolloutAmendments would make it easier for eligible people to access second booster.07 Jun 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHe helped cure the 'London patient' of HIV. Then he turned to CovidNew York Times: After helping cure a man of HIV, Ravindra Gupta turned to Covid-19.07 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand10,191 Covid cases and 14 deaths reported over past two daysYesterday's case numbers will be included in today's update.07 Jun 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMy family got Covid. So why did we test negative?New York Times: The key to this household mystery may lie in vaccination status.06 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 7 March, 2022 More gang fuelled shootings overnight, Doordash service arrives in NZ and Boris Johnson facing vote of no-confidence in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Jun 07:38 PM
LifestyleWhy you haven't caught Covid yetIf you've been lucky enough to escape a dreaded double red line, this is probably why.06 Jun 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismSkyCity Entertainment enjoys new recovery phase, business returning"We're now in a new phase where people are returning," says Sky CEO Michael Ahearne.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry of Health accused of 'cooking the books' in NZ's Covid responseStatisticians say dataset used by the ministry undercounted Māori vaccination rates.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Vax rates lower than touted; Ministry's maths under reviewNZ's true vaccination rate is about to be revealed as lower than previously trumpeted.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid cases drop to lowest total in 102 daysToday's update is expected to be the last of the long holiday weekend.05 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandTrade Minister tests positive for CovidO'Connor has just returned from the Government's US trade trip with PM Jacinda Ardern.04 Jun 08:21 AM
New Zealand11 Covid deaths and 6291 new cases as NZ braces for subvariant spreadNew case numbers remain steady at the start of the long weekend.03 Jun 10:23 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The 'appalling' number of ACC claims for long Covid acceptedACC data shows only 73 claims for Covid have been made - and a tinier number accepted.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationallyThere are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.03 Jun 05:00 PM
