New ZealandExclusive poll: What Kiwis think of mandates and the protestsPM responds to poll showing low appetite for keeping vax mandates in the long term.10 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandDHBs improve screening as Wellington Covid hospitalisations climb, new ward to open in HuttThe two projects come from $3 in infrastructure funding.10 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandRecord 773 people in hospital with Covid, 21,000 new cases; death toll hits 91Vast majority of today's hospitalisations were there because of Covid.10 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandDr Bloomfield says Auckland's Covid peak could be known in daysDr Ashley Bloomfield appears before the Health Select Committee and reveals Auckland's peak in Covid-19 case numbers could be known within days. Video / Parliament TVWatch09 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandWoman appears in court after break-in at Government HouseBrett Power plead not guilty to a charge of disorderly behavior likely to cause violence.09 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandLive: Auckland peak could be known in days - BloomfieldThe outbreak is putting pressure on Middlemore Hospital with more than 150 Covid patients.09 Mar 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAustria does a U-turn on mandatory Covid vaccinationsNew York Times: Case numbers remain high, but far fewer Austrians are seriously ill.09 Mar 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEmpty stores and an exodus: Hong Kong's Covid crackdown stirs panicNew York Times: A surge in cases has alarmed many residents.09 Mar 09:20 PM
New Zealand'My business': Mayor to remain unvaxxed despite Novavax claimsArrival of the Novavax vaccine won't change Sandra Goudie's vaccine stance.09 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'More than worst case scenarios': Auckland hospitals see overwhelming Covid casesAuckland hospitals dealing with more Covid patients than forecast, even in worst estimate,09 Mar 07:38 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2022 Covid self-isolation times slashed, an explosion in state housing unpaid rent and polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance has been found after 107 years in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch09 Mar 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Luxon has made Ardern look out of touchOPINION: The Government walked into National's trap over the cost-of-living crisis.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne week on from the protest: Streets reopen after huge cleanup, businesses still hurtingAfter huge effort to clean and repair area, businesses desperate to see customers return.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 25,000 Covid cases in Lower North Island, Palmerston North Hospital opens specialised Covid wardThe specialised 32-bed ward recently underwent a medical gas upgrade.09 Mar 04:00 PM
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
