New ZealandOver 200 Navy personnel isolating after outbreak, dozens infectedSo far, 65 Navy personnel have tested positive for Covid-19.01 Mar 05:43 AM
New Zealand19,566 new cases: Supermarket warns of fewer online order slots as 'nearly 1000' staff off workSuppliers, growers, manufacturers feeling pinch, Countdown says.01 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandNovavax vaccine approved: How it differs from PfizerWhen might you be able to access a shot of Novavax?01 Mar 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCrunch time for airlines nears despite easing of NZ border rulesAirlines chase as much certainty as possible as war-stoked fuel prices the latest headache01 Mar 04:40 AM
New Zealand150 staff unwell: St John workload up 31% in AucklandCovid patients with queries are being urged to call their GP or Healthline instead of 111.01 Mar 04:31 AM
EmploymentThai restaurant staffer granted $12,500 for unjustified dismissalThe owner decided to only pay the worker 80 per cent of the Covid-19 subsidy.01 Mar 03:00 AM
LifestyleCovid 19 Omicron outbreak: No freedom yet for 'bunker babies''Bunker babies' born during the pandemic have spent their lives in and out of lockdown.01 Mar 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Not not going anywhere': Auckland Domain protesters defy eviction noticeThe campsite remained in place this afternoon - and new supplies were delivered.01 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 1st March WrapToday’s total of 19,566 new cases is a new daily record for New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald Watch01 Mar 02:14 AM
New ZealandAged-care centres around the country locked downPeople can only access aged-care centres if they have compassionate grounds to do so.01 Mar 01:57 AM
New Zealand140km/h: Driver sped through Covid checkpoint because she was worried about missing sisterThe woman drove on the wrong side of the road and sped through police road spikes.01 Mar 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Appalled': Man exposed to Covid-19 by roommate at Southland HospitalThe hospital apologised for the distress it had caused.01 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Nearly 20,000 new Covid-19 community casesMarch 1 2022 There are nearly 20,000 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 373 people in hospital, nine of whom are in ICU, and just under 100,000 active cases.Watch01 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandNovavax vaccine approved for use in New ZealandThe Novavax Covid-19 vaccine has been approved in NZ for those aged 18 and over.28 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandPolice accuse anti-mandate protesters of damaging carsProtesters allegedly grew angry when police removed a shower block illegally plumbed in.28 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandLive: Protesters slash police tyres in act of 'retaliation'- PM urges Kiwis to stay away from 'Covid camp'March 1 was given by some of the occupiers as the deadline for mandates to be dropped.28 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge hit by Covid-related staffing issuesThe moveable barriers are staying put this week.28 Feb 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMortuaries and hospitals overflow as Hong Kong mulls lockdownMore than 90% of those who have died in the current wave were not fully vaccinated.28 Feb 07:33 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health's vaccination blunderCromwell doctor bemused about MoH warning he needed to get a booster shot.28 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandCovid cases now at 25 in the Cook IslandsFrom tomorrow, non-household close contacts will only have to self-isolate for seven days.28 Feb 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPfizer vaccine far less effective in ages 5-11 than in older kidsNew York Times: Study shows protection against hospitalisation is still strong.28 Feb 06:44 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: More than 800 staff from one DHB off workAll of Auckland's district health boards are now postponing some non-urgent operations.28 Feb 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: John Key, the Black Eyed Peas and the protest on the harbour bridgeWas it really all peace and love at the "anti-mandate" protest on the harbour bridge?28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Why borders could fully reopen before winterThe other side of Peak Omicron will see the risk from cases at the border shrink even more28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAs cases skyrocket, NZ reopens to expats - so when can the tourists come?It comes as Omicron runs rampant domestically and border cases dwindle.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: When back to school isn't normalOPINION: Schools are doing it tough, trying to provide safe environments for students.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandParliament buildings reinforced, some staff relocated after protesters' warningThe protesters show no sign of leaving.28 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandRemoval of self-isolation for vaxxed travellers 'sensible' - expertsDecision comes as 14,633 new community cases and 24 border cases were reported.28 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandTrials on hold after Omicron hits court staff following partyCourt trials abandoned as Omicron impacts staffing levels in Auckland.28 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandKiwis from anywhere can return home from Friday, no more self-isolation for vaxxed travellersIt comes as pressure mounts on the Government to take stronger actions.28 Feb 05:35 AM
AirlinesAirlines, tourism jubilant as Covid border cloud liftsAnnouncement just in time for overseas airlines to commit to NZ for summer season.28 Feb 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentEmployers brace for Kiwi worker exodus as borders reopenEmployers are expecting an exodus of Kiwi workers now that the borders are reopening.28 Feb 04:20 AM
TravelNo more isolation for travellers from Thursday, what you need to knowNew Zealand's Covid-19 quarantine requirements lift, almost as abruptly as the arrive.28 Feb 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Stay open, NZ' - Tears, hugs as first flight from Australia lands in AucklandQantas flight from Sydney first to land.28 Feb 03:30 AM