New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 23rd March WrapCovid deaths pass grim milestone, more than 20,000 new cases. Video / NZ Herald Watch23 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandOmicron rules changed: Gathering limits, vax passes - what you need to knowFrom 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will no longer be required to be used.23 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandEducation sector sees 'silver lining' in removing vaccine mandatesThere are mixed views and apprehension from some as the vaccine mandates are to be lifted.23 Mar 01:22 AM
WorldHillary Clinton tests positive for Covid; Bill quarantiningHillary Clinton tests positive for Covid 19, Bill Clinton tested negative.23 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: What to expect from Omicron BA.2's rise and rise in NZBA.2 is on track to all but squeeze its Omicron cousin out of Covid-19 circulation in NZ.23 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Blanket vax pass mandates now 'much less effective' - modellerCovid-19 modeller backs Govt's rationale for ending the need for blanket vaccine passes.23 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Reporting amid the 'new normal'Here's how Wairarapa Times-Age reporters have adapted to working from home.22 Mar 11:54 PM
OpinionMost Covid patients in Omicron outbreak are vaccinated, but that's no reason to doubt vaccine benefitsHospitalisations and deaths are much more reliably counted than cases.22 Mar 11:46 PM
OpinionHere's what we can still do to limit Covid infectionsVaccine passes and mandates have finally come to an end - but Covid-19 is still a risk.22 Mar 11:21 PM
WorldMysterious 'super cold' hits AustraliaReports of a horrendous virus surging in Oz with symptoms very similar to Covid 19.22 Mar 10:04 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Vaccine passes and mandates end April 4From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.Watch22 Mar 10:00 PM
TravelWhat the latest Covid rules mean for travellersBigger events and vaccine pass-free venues; what the new rules mean for your next trip.22 Mar 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHigh death rate in Hong Kong shows importance of vaccinating the elderlyNew York Times: Covid has surged in Asian countries that had once held the virus at bay.22 Mar 09:02 PM
HealthcareF&P Healthcare share price drops after revenue guidanceThe previous year's revenue came to $1.97b.22 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandVaccination lessons applied in childhood immunisation programmeChildhood vaccinations are dipping - and authorities are working to halt the decline.22 Mar 08:06 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Dog and pony show' - John Key lashes Govt's drawn-out Covid announcementsPM will this morning announce changes to vaccine pass and mandate settings.22 Mar 06:46 PM
TravelWhy this New York 9/11 museum could be shut down for goodAfter 16 years and 5 million visitors, the 9/11 Tribute Museum could close in mere weeks.22 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 23 March, 2022 Long-awaited changes to our Covid response imminent, fishing tragedy turns to investigation and Ukraine desperate to help civilians in Mariupol in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandDaily Covid cases shows Wellington peak, hospitalisations 'fluctuate'Three Covid deaths were announced in the Wellington Region yesterday.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand16 experts rank the Covid measures they disliked the mostSixteen experts ranked which Covid-19 measures they disliked most. Here's what they said.22 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: When it comes to our Covid numbers, we all smell a RATOPINION: Kiwis know Covid tracing and reportage of positive or negative RATs has tanked.22 Mar 04:00 PM
TalanoaLockdown in Samoa extended after rapid rise of Covid casesSamoan Prime Minister has announced the country will stay closed for a further 14 days.22 Mar 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'He goes where the fire is': A virus hunter in the Wuhan marketNew York Times: For years, Edward Holmes worried about animal markets causing a pandemic.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 22nd March Wrap15 Covid-related deaths today, almost 21,000 community cases and 1016 in hospital. Video / NZ Herald Watch22 Mar 04:57 AM
New ZealandThe Front Page: What's really going on with our Covid response? Deaths, political fallout and what living with virus meansInfections and deaths are inevitable when it comes to "living with Covid".22 Mar 03:48 AM
Politics15 Covid-related deaths today, almost 21,000 cases and 1016 in hospitalOf the 15 people who died, 9 were from Auckland, 3 from Waikato, and 3 from Wellington.22 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland sex worker denies border breachThe woman allegedly falsified documents to travel to Wellington with a man.21 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandGovt slated over big spend but few improvements in mental healthImprovements in services "have not materialised as we had hoped for over this time".21 Mar 10:30 PM
WorldBig leap in Samoa's Covid numbersThe number of community cases of Covid-19 in Samoa continues to climb.21 Mar 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Very stressful': Man denied vaccine exemption despite suffering injuryYoung man tells his partner every night that he loves her, fearing he might not wake up.21 Mar 05:51 PM
New ZealandLive: 'An Ardernity' - PM under fire over big mandates, vax pass announcement delay"It's no longer an eternity, it's an Ardernity."21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Good news, warnings: What's really going on with Omicron?EDITORIAL: Authorities and experts are having to explain a still nuanced Covid situation.21 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldExperts confirm spread of 'Deltacron' hybrid variantNew hybrid variant of Covid-19 leaves scientists scratching their heads.21 Mar 07:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Omicron surges and economy suffers, China tweaks 'zero Covid'New York Times: Beijing is fine-tuning its playbook to try to limit cost of restrictions.21 Mar 06:30 AM