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
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
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 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
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 28th February WrapMonday February 28: There are 14,633 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland protest: Council 'ready to act' with trespass noticesCouncillor Josephine Bartley says trespass orders should be issued today.28 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandOmicron surges in the capital: 22% positivity rate; outbreak in university hallsAt least 17 Covid-19 cases have now been connected to the Parliament protests.28 Feb 02:32 AM
New ZealandMinister tests positive for Covid; 14,633 new cases as NZ reaches grim milestoneEighty per cent of cases recorded since the start of the pandemic are currently active.28 Feb 02:28 AM
PoliticsFirst MP known to get Covid - David ParkerDavid Parker is New Zealand's first MP known to have tested positive for Covid-1928 Feb 01:52 AM
TravelNew Zealand lands on US 'high risk' travel list for omicronNew Zealand joins Bangladesh and India on America's "high risk" travel list.28 Feb 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Traumatising': Child at Parliament protest recalls riot police incidentThe parents don't blame frontline police but want those in charge to be held accountable.28 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandPerson infected with Covid-19 rescued from surfThe infected swimmer unnecessarily put the lifeguards at risk.27 Feb 11:57 PM
New Zealand'We don't deserve this': Students kept away from school by protestOPINION: Please, go home, read something other than Facebook.27 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA Kennedy's crusade against Covid vaccines anguishes family and friendsNew York Times: The son and namesake of RFK has become an unimaginably polarising figure.27 Feb 10:06 PM
TravelMardi Gras offers new trinkets to carnival attendees; Covid-19 testsWelcome to Mardi Gras, where coloured beads and RAT tests are offered to crowds.27 Feb 09:57 PM
PoliticsLive: NZ's border slowly reopens today - Cabinet to discuss lifting more restrictions; daily cases soar to almost 15KAuckland Airport expects the border reopening to be muted today, as Covid cases soar.27 Feb 08:16 PM
New ZealandWatch live: Man arrested in Wellington, Parliament protest spreads to Auckland as occupation enters day 21Numbers at the anti-mandate protest in Wellington have decreased over the weekend.27 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew research points to Wuhan market as Covid pandemic originNew York Times: Not all scientists are convinced by the findings.27 Feb 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo years of Covid in NZ - the wins, the losses and what comes nextWe look at NZ's coronavirus battle in words, images and data and ask what's next?27 Feb 07:23 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 28 Feb, 2022 Kiwis in Aus welcomed home, Russia’s nuclear deterrent on ‘special alert’ and anti-mandate protesters look to enforce their own mandates in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Feb 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMy husband's a Trump-supporting anti-vaxxer. Should I leave him?Nic and Verity answer your sex and relationship questions.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A tsunami of long Covid': Cardiologist warns Kiwis to take Omicron seriously"Having Covid is not trivial", warns the head of Auckland Hospital coronary care.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh R value a result of rapid antigen testing; expert says cases will continue to rise steeplyRecent modelling has shown New Zealand has the highest reproduction value for the virus.27 Feb 03:01 AM
VideoFocus: Covid Outbreak | Sunday 27th February WrapThere were 14,941 new cases of COVID-19 discovered in the community on Sunday. Video / Jed Bradley / Alex Burton / Michael Craig / Dean PurcellWatch27 Feb 02:26 AM
