New Zealand'What is happening in Wellington is not New Zealand' - PM"I think we can all agree, it's disgraceful."22 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandChildren's Commissioner says occupation bound to have impact on kidsChildren's Commissioner says the protest on Parliament grounds is no place for children.22 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM 'concerned for safety' of protest policeFebruary 22 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has described the behaviour of protesters and attacks on police in Wellington as "disgraceful".Watch22 Feb 01:30 AM
New Zealand143 in hospital with Covid, daily cases hit new high of 2846The tally is currently doubling every three to four days, meaning phase 3 could be near.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandProtest funder wants border quarantine system shelvedRed Stag's Marty Verry says it makes no sense to maintain a border quarantine system.21 Feb 10:59 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police ‘appalled’ by behaviour of protestersFebruary 22 2022 Police are "appalled" by the behaviour this morning of protesters in Wellington that has seen three officers hospitalised after being sprayed with a "stinging substance", possibly acid.Watch21 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Why today is a turning point at the Parliament protestAfter 14 days, police have finally been empowered to act.21 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandFocus: Peeni Henare on potential acid attack on WellingtonPeeni Henare on potential acid attack on Wellington. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandEye-witness account: How Parliament's protest turned violentAfter two weeks, the police have finally arrived with a strong statement this morning.21 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandFunding boost for Māori and Pasifika health providers to help Covid familiesThe Government has announced $140 million will go to assist affected whānau.21 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: $140 million to support Māori and Pacific health providersFebruary 22 2022 Just over $140 million will be given to Māori and Pasifika health providers to help those communities hit the hardest in the current Covid outbreak.Watch21 Feb 08:30 PM
World'Seriously bad': Experts fear Omicron twistThe World Health Organisation is getting very concerned about BA.2 variant.21 Feb 08:19 PM
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New ZealandFormer PM slams Ardern, others for not meeting with protestersJim Bolger: "I don't know what she's fearful of."21 Feb 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGot a Covid booster? You probably won't need another for a long timeNew York Times: A fourth vaccine dose may not be necessary for most, studies suggest.21 Feb 07:11 PM
New ZealandDeputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreakThe Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.21 Feb 07:02 PM
WorldBoris Johnson scraps remaining Covid restrictions in EnglandIt's part of a plan for treating Covid-19 like other transmissible illnesses such as flu.21 Feb 06:56 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 22 Feb, 2022 Police move in on protesters, the Prime Minister signals to easing of restrictions and its claim and counter-claim over whats going on in Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandFocus: Tempers flare - police say 'genuine protesters no longer in control'Covid 19 Omicron outbreak, Parliament protest: Tempers flare - police say 'genuine protesters no longer in control'. Video / George Heard / Jack Crossland / Adam PearseWatch21 Feb 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Use the force - bring in army to end Parliament protestOPINION: If this seems outlandish, so did closing our borders and staying home.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: No, Christopher Luxon and protesters, mandates are not the issueOPINION: The Covid divide in NZ runs far deeper than a disagreement about mandates.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsLive: PM plots path out of mandates; Luxon decries 'divisive' Govt as NZ braces for Omicron peakSome vaccine mandates will end, but not before New Zealand passes the Omicron peak.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Omicron spreading by stealthOPINION: Our editorial on the continued spread of the Omicron variant of Covid 19.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland church steps up for at-risk families struggling to self-isolateOne reverend is calling on fellow ministers to put their hands up to help those in need.21 Feb 08:17 AM
New ZealandWarning of hours-long wait times at Auckland testing sites as Covid cases surgeThe use of rapid antigen tests is hoped to relieve the pressure felt across testing sites.21 Feb 06:45 AM
New ZealandTension flares between police at protesters in WellingtonTension flares between police and protesters as one officer rushed into the crowd to make an arrest, which appeared to be successful. Video / George Heard / Nick JamesWatch21 Feb 06:39 AM
PremiumPremiumTennisPaul Lewis: Djokovic will pay the ultimate price for stubborn, selfish stanceOPINION: His famed fighting spirit may prove to be the undoing of his legacy.21 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandTensions high as Parliament protesters and police clash; top cop says 'genuine protesters' not in controlNew Zealand is expected to hit its Omicron peak in mid to late March.21 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandRapid antigen testing to be available in second regionAs testing demand grows, rapid antigen testing will be rolled out in a second region.21 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandMother's bid to have child removed from 'anti-vax' father declined by Family CourtA 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.21 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow long Covid exhausts the bodyNew York Times: New research shows why long Covid can be so debilitating.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandTests come back negative from Whanganui prison inmatesThe prisoners had tested negative on rapid antigen tests on Friday afternoon.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandBiggest week of Covid testing in Wellington since pandemic beganWhile a protest rages on one side of the city, there's a big testing queue on the other.21 Feb 04:00 AM