WorldCovid-19: First case of Deltacron detected in AustraliaDeltacron is a mix of Delta and Omicron BA.1.08 Apr 03:36 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 Omicron: Bay of Plenty hospitalisation numbers peakingThe number of people aged over 65 contracting the virus is also rising in the region.08 Apr 03:34 AM
New ZealandHigh Court rules vaccination mandates for educators and health workers justifiedJustice Francis Cooke said the mandates were justified limitations on NZers' rights.08 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 8th April WrapThere are 9906 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today and a further 10 Covid-related deaths. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandDefence Force U-turn on Anzac Day parade celebrationsDefence Force enforces a no-mix and a no after-match policy for staff at parades.08 Apr 01:44 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 10 deaths - including person under 19; 9906 new casesA person under the age of 19 has died with Covid.08 Apr 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldShanghai seethes in Covid lockdown, posing test to China's leadershipNew York Times: Heavy-handed restrictions set off chaos in China's commercial heart.07 Apr 07:50 PM
New ZealandTemps plunge towards zero and colder as New Zealand wakes to Autumn chillTwizel tumbled to -2C before sunrise this morning.07 Apr 07:12 PM
New ZealandAuckland hospitals still delaying elective surgery after Omicron peakAuckland DHB doing only acute operations or planned surgery that cannot wait.07 Apr 06:28 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 vaccine protects Māori, Pasifika just as well - studyIn the first study of its kind, scientists have assessed the vaccine in vulnerable Kiwis.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMore Kiwis worried about rising costs than Covid's impact on economyMany make spending changes, but expert says "people aren't panicking, they are adjusting".07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: The three Omicron trends modellers are watchingWhere are we at with Omicron? Modellers share three trends they'll be closely watching.07 Apr 06:00 AM
PoliticsOmicron outbreak: 11,634 cases, 13 deaths, decision looms on fourth dose - health boss' departing wordsLatest pandemic data revealed after spate of high-profile resignations.07 Apr 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAshley Bloomfield's rise to the top - the inside storyAshley Bloomfield's medical speciality was 'not the sexiest' - then came Covid-19.06 Apr 08:00 PM
OpinionDoctor Who? What will Ashley Bloomfield do next?Pandemic folk hero has revealed he'll hang up his health-boss boots in July.06 Apr 07:49 PM
New ZealandSelf-testing may miss '50% of positive Covid cases' - epidemiologistThere are increasing reports of people having the virus, but recording negative RATs.06 Apr 07:39 PM
New ZealandPost-Covid sufferers struggle with brain fog, returning to workGoing back to work may be tipping people into long Covid, researcher warns.06 Apr 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Gamechanger' - so why are Kiwis starting to ignore the booster?Almost 73 per cent of the eligible population have been boosted.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What rhymes with orange?OPINION: Our editorial on the continued constraint on Auckland under red light settings.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSir Ashley Bloomfield's most memorable momentsSir Ashley Bloomfield quickly became a household name during the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are a few of his more memorable public moments. Video / NZ Herald Watch06 Apr 10:08 AM
New ZealandFlu is back in NZ: What we can expect this seasonAfter two-year hiatus, scientists detect first cases in what could be a bumper flu season.06 Apr 07:00 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Why there was no point sticking around for Ashley BloomfieldOPINION: Bloomfield's resignation would have come as no surprise to Ardern.06 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: CO2 ventilation monitors to control COVID-19 in schoolsAlison Leversha from Starship is working with Glen Taylor School who are using their CO2 ventilation monitors to control COVID-19. Video / Dean PurcellWatch06 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandLeaked memo raises questions over Ministry of Health's daily case numbersWe don't really know the number of community cases, people aren't recording their results.06 Apr 05:22 AM
LifestyleCreative and quirky ways Kiwis have shown their love for Dr BloomfieldFrom permanent tattoos to an inspired scent, Bloomfield will be remembered in many ways.06 Apr 05:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland Museum closes its doors after anti-mask protesters try to enterPolice called after a group of protesters tried to enter without wearing masks.06 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandExodus: Two more top health bosses quitting as Bloomfield resignsBurnout from Covid response believed to be behind public health leadership exodus.06 Apr 03:24 AM
New ZealandThank you to 'the DG': Bloomfield's resignation; 12,575 cases, 15 deathsPress conference covers boosters for 16, 17 yr olds, Bloomfield's retirement announcement.06 Apr 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Bloomfield's time at the helm far from perfect, but he leaves giant shoes to fillOPINION: Bloomfield inherited a basket case of a Health Ministry - then a pandemic hit.06 Apr 01:36 AM
WorldCovid patients fight for food and water in ShanghaiChina's zero policy for Covid has put pressure on accessing basic food supplies.06 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health defends legal cost of battle over Māori vaccination dataThe $264,284 cost was worth it according to the government department.05 Apr 10:24 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid-hospitalisations now higher outside Auckland; death toll climbsThe Ministry of Health reported 14,120 community cases across the country yesterday.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParliament protest clean-up costs tipped to top $1mClean-up bill revelation follows the 23-day occupation.05 Apr 08:16 AM
New ZealandCovid rule loophole allows bars and nightclubs to host seated service-free partiesSome venues are bypassing the restrictions by describing their events as 'private'.05 Apr 07:46 AM
