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
TalanoaNZ sends thousands of RATS, vaccines to Samoa, new cases in Fiji and KiribatiNZ has stepped up its response to Samoa's growing Covid-19 crisis24 Mar 07:52 PM
New ZealandLive: Mandate muddle - will vaccine refusers get their jobs back? Minister rejects claims situation a messMany vaccination mandates will be removed next month.24 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 25 March, 2022 Can those fired over the mandates return to work? Clean up continues in Gisborne and how much more New Zealand households are paying for the basics in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland may move to orange 'sooner than you think' - expertProfessor Michael Plank says if the trend continues, Auckland could move to orange soon.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: Labour rebrands Ardern, National better stay sharpOPINION: Jacinda Ardern will have to work hard to secure a coveted third term.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Covid-19 Deltacron variant: What you need to know'That's basically evolution. It's happening in real time in front of our eyes.'24 Mar 06:40 AM
New ZealandInflux of Covid-infected pregnant women worried their baby isn't movingLike any viral illness, if a pregnant woman is unwell the baby could move less.24 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Why a future lockdown is unlikely and might not work anywayA new variant could trigger another lockdown if it might lead to thousands of deaths.24 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 24th March WrapThere are now 118,631 active Covid cases in the community, with Māori having the highest rate at 35 cases per 1000 people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Mar 04:41 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 18,423 community cases; 11 deaths and 913 people in hospitalSome are concerned by easing of restrictions, particularly for the health system.24 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandPM says move to orange will happen 'as soon as possible', Luxon calls for system to be scrappedPM speaks ahead of changes to Covid-19 restrictions.23 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandSamoa looking at major Covid-19 outbreakCases have already hit 622 in a week after community transmission was first found.23 Mar 08:19 PM
WorldWhat to know about Covid-19 vaccines for little childrenModerna intends to seek US authorisation for kid-sized shots for children under 5.23 Mar 07:55 PM
New ZealandGP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZA regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.23 Mar 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrying to solve a Covid mystery: Africa's low death ratesNew York Times: Experts are divided over the strange case of sub-Saharan Africa.23 Mar 07:47 PM
LifestyleThe great purge: Gordon Ramsay's massive swipe at 'crap restaurants'The celebrity chef says the pandemic taught the food industry to 'raise their game'.23 Mar 07:26 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2022 Gathering limits increase but why not everyone’s satisfied, evacuations continue on the flood-ravaged East Coast and black box found from China Eastern plane crash in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch23 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandSeeing red - Hosking grills Hipkins on traffic lights, 200 indoor limit, PM's press conference styleVaccine passes and most mandates will be dropped from April 4.23 Mar 06:44 PM
New ZealandCrisis point as DHBs grapple with health staff shortagesThousands of health staff around NZ are off work with Covid, leaving others overworked.23 Mar 06:18 PM
New ZealandUnvaxxed teachers could remain barred from some jobsSchools told they can still require Covid-19 vaccination for certain roles.23 Mar 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: 'Rot setting in' - why Labour is losing in the pollsOPINION: Handed a crisis, the Govt made too many mistakes and not enough apologies.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is the PM reacting to political polls?OPINION: Our editorial on the role public opinion plays in setting the Covid response.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: How you should behave in the new 'new normal' - and where the risks areIt's an open question why the Govt isn't waiting until April 5 to ease restrictions.23 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGrant Robertson opens $329m Mansons TCLM building"...so much money to give away. We just can't give [it] away quick enough." - Manson.23 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLawyer: Bosses can 'require' staff to return to work after mandate changeEmployers will also need to be reasonable to allow a period of time to adjust.23 Mar 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM turns Covid page - but sour taste will lingerOPINION: The PM will be hoping the last six months is expunged from the national memory.23 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHospitals nationally offer cash rewards for staff working nightsHospitals nationally are resorting to cash rewards to get staff to pick up night shifts.23 Mar 03:46 AM
New ZealandCovid deaths pass grim milestone, more than 20,000 new casesVaccinations remain the best way to minimise the effects of Covid.23 Mar 02:02 AM
