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
New ZealandCovid 19 cases: Remain calm, says principalCases continue to rise in Hawke's Bay21 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandSchool hit by a 'tsunami' of Covid casesOnly 90 of 420 kids were at the Hamilton school on Friday due to people isolating.21 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandAlleged MIQ guest impersonator: Arrest warrant issuedA man allegedly ate and slept at an MIQ hotel for six nights while the real guest fled.21 Feb 03:48 AM
New ZealandProtesters with Covid symptoms urged to stay away from Wellington HospitalWellington Hospital says any outbreak at the protest will add stress to health system.21 Feb 03:09 AM
PoliticsLuxon: Time to phase out vaccine mandates, PM 'missing in action'Kiwis frustrated at Govt's response to Covid - Christopher Luxon.21 Feb 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Luxon's opportunism may rebound on himOPINION: They are not us - and not even close, writes Audrey Young of the protesters.21 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandThe hitchhiker and the murder probe: Police hunt for clues after body pulled from riverPolice are interested in dash cam footage from Island Block Rd on February 15.21 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 21st February WrapThere are 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today and two Covid-19 related deaths. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Omicron surge and Wellington protestFebruary 21 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has provided details on the conditions under which vaccination mandates could be eased as protests continue around Parliament's grounds.Watch21 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandGovt support for businesses struggling with red light settingHospitality and events hit by business downturns get more support.21 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Final wall of resistance': Māori vaccination rollout stallsThe rollout was now slowing significantly with fewer first and second doses reported.21 Feb 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Do want us to stay open?': RAT exclusion foolish says school principalThere are confirmed Covid-19 cases at multiple North Canterbury schools.21 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandWatch: Omicron 'peak in 3-6 weeks'; PM on easing of health measures, support for businessPM said in three to six weeks, Omicron numbers would probably peak.21 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandBig jump in high schools, early learning centres with Covid casesThe Ministry of Education has released a snapshot of establishments dealing with Covid.21 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandLive: 2365 new Covid cases today; two deaths reported; 116 people in hospitalThis brings the total Covid deaths to 55 since the outbreak began nearly two years ago.21 Feb 12:03 AM
Royals'Unsettling' detail in Queen's Covid statementThe Queen has tested positive days after contact with Charles while he had the virus.20 Feb 09:54 PM
PoliticsProtesters 'threw human waste' at police; arrests in dawn crackdownTrucks and forklifts have installed concrete blocks around the perimeter of the protest.20 Feb 09:30 PM
LifestyleFocus: The Queen tests positive for Covid-19February 21 2022: Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for Covid, experiencing 'mild symptoms'. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandDarkness before the dawn - PM promises 'light' as cases surgeJacinda Ardern to give more details this afternoon about what the future will look like.20 Feb 08:43 PM
PoliticsParliament protest deadlock - where to from here?About 800 vehicles continue to clog streets around the precinct.20 Feb 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHow serious is Covid for the 95-year-old Queen?The Queen's age counts against her - but other factors mean her prognosis is positive.20 Feb 07:52 PM
InvestmentPFI declares record $452.8m annual net profitProperty values rose 22.2 per cent or $392m to reach $2.1 billion20 Feb 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Scary' Covid numbers no surprise, set to hit 10k a day; labs 'under a lot of pressure'The country recorded 2522 Covid-19 cases on Sunday and the number is set to rise.20 Feb 07:05 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 21 Feb, 2022Police presence upped at Parliament, more Rapid Antigen Tests available for Aucklanders and the Queens tests positive for Covid in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Feb 06:32 PM
New ZealandParliament under siege: Fed up residents, counter protest plannedAnti-mandate protest spreads into more streets of the capital, frustrating more residents.20 Feb 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violenceNational has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".20 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: The moment police should have intervened in WellingtonOPINION: Police (in)action affects public confidence, but what "a rock and a hard place".20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid classroom crunch: Schools grapple with staffing woes as virus hits recordOne school says it's a "nightmare" to manage relief with teachers off school.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: MIQ's future in a time of reopening for NZ and AustraliaEDITORIAL: One Australian state is opening a brand new regional quarantine hub.20 Feb 04:00 PM
RoyalsQueen tests positive for Covid; experiencing 'mild symptoms'Buckingham Palace says the Queen will continue with "light" duties.20 Feb 03:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ boss on executive upheaval: 'Did I want this degree of change? No''I'm sure that for some of the incumbents ... they probably wanted my job'20 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldNSW teacher dies less than 48 hours after positive Covid testA NSW teacher died just 48 hours after she tested positive to Covid.20 Feb 04:58 AM
New ZealandFifty Wiri prisoners testing positive; 600 locked downPrisoners tested at the Auckland South Corrections Facility are infected with Omicron.20 Feb 04:44 AM