New ZealandCovid-19: The antivirals are coming. How do they work?Pfizer's new Covid-19 pills are about to land in NZ. Who gets them and how do they work?28 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Put NZ on the world stage': PM on Campion's Oscar win; NZDF staff head to Europe to help Ukraine"It's a phenomenal outcome and I know we're all very proud of her" - Ardern28 Mar 02:30 AM
VideoFocus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 28th March WrapThere were 11 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex BurtonWatch28 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandEleven Covid-related deaths, 12,882 community cases, 861 in hospitalDetails of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.28 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandHospitality businesses suffering despite easing restrictionsPeople are not spending enough at hospitality venues to make a difference, say owners.27 Mar 10:44 PM
AirlinesAir NZ gets further $180m taxpayer support from cargo schemeThe extra support comes as the deadline for a $1b-plus capital raise draws near.27 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandHundreds more may die in first Omicron wave, Covid modeller saysThe total death toll stands at 258, with the current average of 12 deaths a day.27 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 28 March, 2022 How much taxpayers are spending on prisoners, America's Cup looks to officially go off-shore and more of the country reaches its Covid peak in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Mar 06:34 PM
New ZealandLive: NZ's Covid cases drop; modeller hopeful Omicron hospitalisations at peakOne Covid-19 modeller is hopeful Omicron hospitalisations have peaked.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'NZ's Omicron death rate comparable to other countries': Covid-19 modellerThere are still 168 fewer people now in hospital than early last week.27 Mar 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim Fairbrother: Managing investment fear in a crisisDon't let fear guide your investment decisions.27 Mar 01:00 AM
OpinionDr Zac Turner: Bad habit to avoid when you have CovidOPINION: One bad habit that is a definite no-no if you've tested positive to Covid.27 Mar 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismRed light fright: Guest nights tumble as Omicron rocks domestic travelSummer became a wipeout for accommodation providers as travellers stayed home.27 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: Four dead, 10,239 new community cases todayYesterday New Zealand saw a record 20 Covid-related deaths.26 Mar 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEnergy independence within New Zealand's grasp - Genesis CEONZers are less optimistic about reaching the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050.26 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So much anxiety': Isolating solo mum's struggle to afford basics shared by manyOmicron: People who have never needed help to afford food are now having to use a foodbank25 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: The biggest stories of the week recappedIt's been a big week for the NZ Herald podcasting team.25 Mar 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ vaccine maker requests $20m from Govt, but is knocked backLife scientist says "It's just not right" that there isn't even $20m in the kitty.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeath on the waiting list: He needed surgery - the cardiac arrest came firstGerry Te Kare was overdue for triple bypass surgery when he died.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not out of the woods yet': Warning as Covid restrictions easedWarning that "past the peak does not equal out of the woods" with Omicron.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMIQ: The two-year tour of duty no soldier wantedBehind the lines with the Defence Force's largest deployment in 50 years.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt appeals High Court decision on NZDF, police vaccine mandatesThe February decision determined that vaccine mandates were "not demonstrably justified".25 Mar 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTravel takeoff: Singapore eases restrictions, Tahiti flights back, Fiji relaxes rulesOpportunities for overseas travel are opening up fast.25 Mar 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Discrimination' over masks forces exemption distributor to abandon processThe DPA will stop issuing exemptions at the end of the month.25 Mar 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': 16-day PCR testing delays revealedThe delays likely meant Covid-positive Kiwis went without clinical and welfare support.25 Mar 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleYes, the pandemic really has aged you (but here's what you can do about it)Covid delivers another kick in the proverbials - it's made us old before our time.25 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30sChanges ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.25 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 15,871 new Covid-19 community cases, 13 deathsMarch 25 2022 There are 15,871 new community Covid cases today and 13 new deaths. As rules relax from tonight, new figures show there are 899 people in hospital, with 27 of them in intensive care.Watch25 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMeasuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths - what you need to knowThe number of deaths linked to the virus has climbed steadily since Omicron arrived.24 Mar 10:35 PM
BusinessFocus: Events industry reacts to relaxed Covid rulesNinety Nine Reasons Event Management founder Frankie Mahoney says her team has had ‘a really busy week’ following the Governments changes, however the hospitality industry is still suffering. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandUniversity staff face redundancies as fewer students enrolDomestic university enrolments are down 10 per cent across the board.24 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandVulnerable communities voice fears over easing of Covid rulesFrom April 5, mandates and vaccine passes are scrapped, leaving some communities at risk24 Mar 08:39 PM
New ZealandReturn of rugby crowds: Fears of infection spread - 'we need to be wary'First crowds back for Highlanders Blues clash in Dunedin.24 Mar 08:18 PM