PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No evictions' policy blamed for explosion in unpaid Kāinga Ora rentAbout 12 per cent of Kāinga Ora households are now behind on their rent.09 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldNiue records first Covid-19 case, traveller from NZSince the global pandemic started two years ago, Niue has reported no cases till today.09 Mar 07:40 AM
New ZealandExplained: Three things to know about Long CovidLong Covid is emerging as a health crisis within a health crisis. What have we learned?09 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandConcerns over renewed teacher shortage as NZ borders openAt the start of the pandemic, many teachers returned to New Zealand from overseas.09 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police back 'proportionate' use of force as video shows violent clash1700 complaints - but police defend action during unlawful Parliament occupation.09 Mar 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Disgustingly bullied': Woman who sparked Northland lockdown speaksIt comes after police ruled out charges against her and her travelling companion.09 Mar 03:54 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'Challenging' weeks ahead for Christchurch Hospital150 staff have tested positive for the virus.09 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandDire predicted heartland town death toll: Fears of tangi clusterWairoa Hospital has no intensive care capacity or ventilators for severe Covid-19 cases.09 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandHipkins stands by claims over women who prompted Northland's snap lockdownPolice say there wasn't enough evidence to suggest the women used false documents.09 Mar 01:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Four deaths, 22,454 cases, 742 in hospital with Covid-19March 9 2022 Chris Hipkins spoke just before the Ministry of Health announced there were 22,454 community cases and four deaths today. There were 742 people hospitalised including 19 in ICU.Watch09 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFirst Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positiveThe man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.08 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate positive rapid antigen test sale offerSale of positive tests on social media, to enable a break from work, under investigation.08 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 09 March, 2022 US slaps Russia with oil, gas and energy sanctions, Covid infected healthcare staff can return to work and local councils may still have a voice in the Three Waters Reform in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Mar 06:53 PM
New ZealandReal Covid-19 cases could be nearing 1 million, expert saysReal case numbers much higher, professor says, as Act calls for isolation time to be cut.08 Mar 06:31 PM
TravelUS warns against travel to NZ due to rising Covid casesTravel warning for Americans wanting to visit NZ updated to 'level four: very high'.08 Mar 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHelp! What happens if I catch Covid-19 overseas?Herald Travel answers your questions about international travel during the pandemic.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Covid-19: Are we cresting the Omicron wave?OPINION: Our editorial on cresting the Omicron outbreak and what numbers to watch.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Government's Covid rules are no longer fit for purposeOPINION: It's time to stop the fear and get back control of our lives.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeRecord profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Phil Goff tests positive for Covid-19Phil Goff says he has a sore throat but is so far experiencing mild symptoms.08 Mar 08:39 AM
New ZealandCovid-positive healthcare staff can now work as a 'last resort'Plans are underway to allow Covid-positive staff to treat Covid patients.08 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandVaccine pass forgery accused elects trial by juryJudge sets date for suppression argument because of "public interest" in case.08 Mar 02:02 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 8th MarchCase numbers and hospitalisations continue to surge across the country. Video / NZ Herald. Watch08 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians urged to keep 111 for emergencies following record Covid callsSunday was the busiest non-New Year's Eve period ever, says Wellington Free Ambulance.08 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandThree steps to doing a rapid antigen test correctlyRapid antigen tests are convenient but must be done correctly.08 Mar 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: What does rise of BA.2 Omicron subtype mean?The subvariant BA.2 appears to be overtaking its Omicron cousin in NZ's ongoing outbreak.08 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandGovt considering expert advice on shortening Covid isolation rulesThere are 23,894 new Covid cases reported today.08 Mar 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow the Coronavirus steals the sense of smellNew York Times: Scientists are now beginning to unravel the strange hallmark of Covid.08 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Almost 24,000 community cases today, 756 people in hospitalMarch 8 2022 There are 23,894 new Covid-19 cases today - including 9881 people in Auckland. Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said 756 people were in hospital and 16 were in ICU or HDU.Watch08 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandGovt ministries on track to sack unvaxxed staff - hundreds of jobs on the lineA High Court ruling has not deterred the public sector from firing unvaccinated staff.07 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandWoman discharged from hospital three hours post-birth, developed infection, claims father"She was slowly getting worse ... that was sort of just dismissed as after-birth pain."07 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ could experience 'two peaks' with Covid 19Many infected people aren't logging RATS test results, making trends hard to track.07 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandLive: 25,000 students and teachers isolating with Covid-19About 60 per cent of schools around the country have at least one case of Covid-19.07 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Hospital services reduced as Covid-19 outbreak growsHospital has had to scale back services and operations, as number of Covid patients grows.07 Mar 07:49 PM
