PoliticsOn the Tiles: The view from the Press Gallery as the protest drags onA bumper episode of On the Tiles discusses the Government and MOH's Omicron response.25 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandMPs, Parliament to adopt remote/hybrid working as Omicron runs rampantIt comes as more than 12,000 new community cases were reported in NZ today.25 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandDesperate pharmacist on denying RATs to sick: 'I just feel so helpless'A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandHarbour Bridge protest: Police vow to 'actively engage' to block protestersSaturday protest a new anti-mandate drive by Destiny Church's Freedom & Rights Coalition.25 Feb 01:46 AM
PoliticsLive: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.25 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandTerminations of unvaxxed Police and NZDF staff suspended after High Court upholds challenge to mandatePolice have said no staff will be terminated while the government considers the decision.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFive deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospitalOf the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.25 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandMayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.25 Feb 12:40 AM
CrimeDestiny Church member charged alongside Brian Tamaki for lockdown protest to plead guiltyPaul Craig Thompson is accused of having attended two Auckland Domain protests in October.24 Feb 10:18 PM
New ZealandBloomfield: Health risk higher in community than from those coming through borderIn two days, vaccinated Kiwis returning from Australia will be able to skip MIQ.24 Feb 09:55 PM
TourismRichie McCaw hand-delivers award to Waiheke tourism businessRichie McCaw surprised staff at a struggling tourism business.24 Feb 09:16 PM
WorldHong Kong sticks with zero-Covid policy - to frustration of residentsHong Kong plans to test every one if its 7.5 million residents for Covid 19.24 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandLive: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.24 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in school activities under phase 3February 25 2022 School students, unvaccinated or not, can now participate in all school activities, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. Hipkins said a week ago Covid-19 was in 1 in 10 schools, it's now in one in five.Watch24 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's like preparing for war': Health staff under pressure battling Omicron"They're saying 'I'm really tired now and I don't know how long I can do this'."24 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 25 Feb, 2022Russia invades Ukraine, protesters look to cross Cook straight and phase 3 of our Omicron response is here in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Feb 06:29 PM
WorldScientists still learning as 'stealth Omicron' variant spreadsCoronavirus mutant known as "stealth Omicron" causing more than a third of new cases.24 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHome loan applications sharply down, Kiwibank boss saysChief executive says the "kitchen sink" has been thrown at the housing market.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment miscalculates vaccine mandate coverageThe Government was wildly off in its estimate of people covered by mandates.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: The new era of Covid damage control from now and for the foreseeable futureWe've been able to largely go about our lives without Covid. That is no longer the case.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice 'disappointed' after protesters use 'homemade shields'Police say numbers have 'significantly reduced' to only around 300 protesters.24 Feb 07:51 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 717 schools, ECEs dealing with Covid casesThe move to phase 3 will make case management much simpler for schools.24 Feb 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBusinesses confused, disappointed by Covid supportBusinesses complain support payment criteria is contradictory, thresholds too tight.24 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Police in riot gear clash with protesters as bollards laidPolice in riot gear clash with protesters as new concrete bollards were laid around the occupation. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Feb 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ: Encouraging and ominous signs from overseas amid heavy half-year lossAnalyst says lack of timing of capital raise not surprising given result and outlook.24 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Real' case numbers; RAT traps; scan dodging: Your Covid questions answeredAs Covid cases hit a confronting 6137, Professor Rod Jackson answers your questions.24 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman who claims unjustified dismissal caused stroke awarded $13k in damagesA company owned by one of NZs largest car dealerships has been ordered to pay $13,500.24 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandVegan cafe considering shutting up shop after protesters abuse staffStaff working in the cafe on Manners St have faced yelling, aggression, and crying24 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore lockdown party: Host 'remorseful', pleads guiltyThe Redvale man hosted a large party during alert level 3 restrictions last year.24 Feb 03:24 AM
TravelMIQ demand plummets, but unvaxxed passengers from Oz have few optionsOnly one airline remains flying unvaccinated passengers from Australia.24 Feb 03:04 AM
VideoFocus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 24th February Wrap6137 new community cases of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday, and one person has died with the virus. Video / Jed Bradley / Mark Mitchell / George Heard / Michael Craig / Dean PurcellWatch24 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandPhase 3 from midnight: What does it mean for you?The Government has announced New Zealand will move to phase 3 at 11.59pm tonight.24 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 6137 cases and one death; phase 3 response from midnightNew Zealand will move to phase 3 of the Omicron response at 11.59pm.24 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandProtester accused of driving car at police named, granted bailProtester in court after confrontations at Parliament.24 Feb 01:06 AM
