PremiumPremiumWorldHong Kong's zero-Covid strategy falls into chaos and confusionNew York Times: The city's worsening outbreak has led to seesawing virus policies.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 19th March WrapMarch 19 2022 Ten more people have died and there are 18,514 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.Watch19 Mar 01:59 AM
New ZealandTen deaths, 18,514 new Covid cases, 939 people in hospitalThis takes the death toll of publicly reported Covid-related deaths to 166.19 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandNZ receives unusual gift to celebrate country's Covid responseThe hand-woven tapestry took five months to complete.18 Mar 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATsFifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.18 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandAll regions 'at or near' peak Covid case numbers - expert; what life looks like next"Numbers are less and that's the first time we've seen that."18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses' $500 per night shift bonus scheme extendedThe bonus scheme has been extended to help combat severe staffing shortages amid Omicron.18 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandThousands of Covid-hit Kiwis seeking welfare support every dayNinety per cent of people are contacted within 24 hours, according to the ministry.18 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 18th March WrapHealth officials have today reported 14,128 new community cases of Covid-19 and five Covid-related deaths. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Mar 03:36 AM
New ZealandCovid cases have peaked in Auckland. Here's NZ's new Omicron epicentreOne DHB has reported 2172 new cases in the region today.18 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandCovid vaccine passports, mandates may go as NZ woos touristsIt comes after she did a promo interview on the Australian breakfast show Sunrise.18 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandLive: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases todayThe five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.18 Mar 12:46 AM
WorldCovid in Samoa: All flights suspended as Pacific nation goes into lockdownYesterday Samoa recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.18 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandA note from your GP: 'Bulk of Covid work is being done in general practice''I'm tired of the demands, criticisms, rudeness and selfishness destroying my team'18 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised and more than 14,000 Covid cases todayHealth officials have today reported 14,128 new community cases of Covid-19 and five Covid-related deaths. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Get back to normal': Luxon calls for Covid restrictions to be dismantledNational wants to scrap mandates, vaccine passes for young people and QR code scanning.17 Mar 11:07 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Hospitals put most care on hold, staffing issues direNurse says incentive payment has not fixed Auckland's dire hospital staffing shortage.17 Mar 09:36 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Lollipops missing from outside schools, as cops redeployedPolice school officers usually train teachers, parents and students to be traffic wardens.17 Mar 08:15 PM
WorldSamoa records first community case, lockdown announcedSamoa has recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.17 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandCovid infections among children rising significantly - 40 per cent surge since MondayRising concerns about longer-term harms to children's health from Covid17 Mar 07:55 PM
BusinessCovid Support Payment: Self-employment contractors able to claim thousandsIt's $2200 a week, nearly four times more than the original $600 Covid Wage Subsidy.17 Mar 07:31 PM
New ZealandLive: NZ 'could return to normality probably faster than people expect'Attorney-General David Parker says Omicron outbreak had not overwhelmed the health system.17 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 18 March, 2022 Hospital pressure puts lives in danger, Wellington's fluoridation woes investigated and the search for survivors begins after bombing in Mariupol in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch17 Mar 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like breathing through a straw': I'm boosted but Covid hit hard - and isn't finished yetOPINION: Covid can happen to anyone - it happened to me and it's awful.17 Mar 05:03 PM
New ZealandMIQ hotels sit empty, workers depart, as system winds downRoom at the inn at 23 hotels and thousands of rooms lie empty as MIQ winds down.17 Mar 04:58 PM
New ZealandBreaking point at hospitals: 'Patients waiting in corridors for 24hrs'Omicron had been 'the straw that has broken the camel's back', top doctor says.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVirus has 'without a doubt' spread within school, Auckland principal saysOf 105 cases at the school, 53 were among children who are close friends.17 Mar 05:00 AM
PoliticsNational wants to grill Andrew Coster over Parliament riotsLabour MPs want to sweep convoy occupation mayhem under rug, Goldsmith says.17 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandExpert warns Omicron will be major cause of Covid death as new data is revealedCovid-related deaths have been increasing with the Omicron outbreak.17 Mar 03:45 AM
VideoFocus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 17th March WrapThere were tn Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Thursday, and 19,566 new cases. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandThe BA.2 Omicron subvariant: What you need to knowThe BA.2 subvariant has quickly become the dominant strain of Covid-19 in New Zealand.17 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandThe heartland Kiwi town where 22 per cent have tested positiveNgāti Porou leaders and health providers are tackling Covid-19 head-on in their region.17 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandLive: 10 deaths, 930 people in hospital, more than 19,500 Covid cases todayAuckland's hospital staff are coming under increasing pressure, the Herald has revealed.17 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandWellington and Hutt among regions with highest active Covid casesKenepuru Community Hospital has 21 per cent of staff off work due to Covid-19.17 Mar 01:09 AM
