New ZealandHipkins considering school sports options for unvaxxed kidsUnvaccinated kids have been distressed to find they can't play sport for school.18 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm a hostage': Apartment residents speak of protest hellOne resident requested help with groceries after not leaving her apartment for a week.18 Feb 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBureaucratic red tape blamed for lack of RATs for small businessesGetting approval to import a rapid antigen test is easier said than done.18 Feb 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesA test for the boss: Will they allow WFH after your overseas trip?Employment expert says bosses couldn't reasonably deny staff who can do job from home.18 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandCamp freedom? Protest camp swells as organisers start to set own rulesOrganisers have requested media sign up for "site visits".18 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandWho's who of Wellington leaders tell protesters to end illegal activities 'immediately'Almost 30 Wellington community leaders have signed a statement urging an end to protest.18 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 Omicron's 'cousin' B.A2 swiftly on the rise in NZThe Omicron subtype BA.2 is spreading in NZ - so what does that mean for Kiwis?18 Feb 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disturbing': Anti-media sentiment among protesters cause for concern, experts sayReporters have been abused and threatened at the anti-mandate protests.18 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 18th February WrapThere are more than 1,300 cases in Auckland alone and the seven-day rolling average of community cases is just over 1000. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Covid-19 Omicron convoy protest day 11A Parliament protester warns "the country is coming".Watch18 Feb 01:44 AM
New ZealandRecord 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delaysExperts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.18 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandDunedin eye surgeon in breach for seeing patients while unvaccinatedDr Deepak Gupta has been ordered to pay $4000 for seeing patients while unvaccinated.18 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandHundreds of anti-mandate protesters gather at University of CanterburyIt is one of a number of protests in Christchurch today.18 Feb 12:16 AM
New ZealandAnti-mandate protests ramp up in ChristchurchAbout 26 tents are now pitched in Cranmer Square.18 Feb 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGlobal cases are dropping, but the WHO is watching an Omicron subvariantNew York Times: A more contagious subvariant and drop in testing muddy the global picture.17 Feb 11:32 PM
TennisNovak Djokovic finally admits 'selfish' Covid decisionHe also revealed plans to return to Melbourne in pursuit of a 10th Australian Open title.17 Feb 11:00 PM
BusinessAnti-vax group's flyers misleading, socially irresponsible - ASA rulesThe group distributed unaddressed flyer advertisements about Covid to homes across NZ.17 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandWellington Hospital ward closed to visitors after member of staff tests positiveNo patients have been considered close contacts and the risk of infection is "very low".17 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandOne in 10 Middlemore Hospital emergency department patients testing positive for Covid-19The Auckland hospital gives rapid antigen tests to everyone who turns up for treatment.17 Feb 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid patients may have increased risk of developing mental health problemsNew York Times: New study found Covid patients more likely to develop depression.17 Feb 09:10 PM
World'Influx of sexual assault cases': US militaries dark side raises, yet againToxic culture in US military as reports of sexual assaults increase sharply.17 Feb 07:26 PM
EntertainmentRich and famous join anti-mandate protest at ParliamentSome famous Kiwi faces have thrown their support behind the anti-mandate protest.17 Feb 07:25 PM
TravelBarcelona's human pyramid fest steps up to Covid challengeFestival officials advise wearing a KN95 face mask ... and a helmet.17 Feb 07:15 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 18 Feb, 2022 Parliament offers an ultimatum to protesters, damning report reveals the mental state of our nurses and tensions remain high between Russia and Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandListen: Dame Tariana Turia makes bizarre claim about PM, supports protestThe RNZ interview last night took a strange turn.17 Feb 06:08 PM
New ZealandWoman in the dark after dining with friend who tested positiveEight days after her friend confirmed Covid positive, Elaine Thomson has heard nothing.17 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandDouble trouble? Delta rates 'holding steady' amid Omicron surgeDelta still lurks amid the Omicron wave, with worries it'll keep driving hospitalisations.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionParmjeet Parmar: Close contact exemptions need a relookOPINION: 'With rapid rising cases, the holes in the scheme need to be addressed.'17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 10,000 daily cases by March, Omicron peak in sight - expertThe Ministry of Health reported 1573 community cases yesterday.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin's Castle and Howe St parties confirmed as close contact sitesPolice hope parents give students a 'good talking to' before they travel South.17 Feb 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism company boss: Many Kiwis now too scared to travelIndustry boss says decades of building tourism sector was wiped out in weeks.17 Feb 04:30 AM
WorldCovid restrictions eased in NSWDominic Perrottet announces many of the remaining Covid rules in NSW will be scrapped.17 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Govt in crisis meeting over protest, police increase tow capacityCovid-19 Omicron convoy protest: Govt in crisis meeting over protest, police increase tow capacity.Watch17 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: How Omicron has stripped away one of NZ's trustiest pandemic toolsLabs face bottleneck as new variant makes batch processing of samples problematic.17 Feb 02:57 AM
