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
New ZealandFormer MP Matt King confirms plan for new anti-mandate partyMatt King has resigned from National and now plans his own political party.17 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 17th February WrapNew Zealand recorded another record number of Covid-19 community cases today. Video / NZ Herald Watch17 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandHospitals consistently understaffed, nurses overworked, report findsA major independent report has found nurses are exhausted from consistent understaffing.17 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandTent cities popping up in south in support of WellingtonThere are protests in Dunedin, Christchurch and Picton.17 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandSpeaker's ultimatum to protesters: Clear the cars and tents - or no talksPM says the country's surging Covid cases are the priority - not the protests.16 Feb 11:49 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern says infections her concern, not protestFebruary 17 2022 The country's surging Covid cases are the priority for the Government - not the "illegal" actions of protesters at Parliament, PM Jacinda Ardern says.Watch16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Govt officials in crisis meeting with national security group over protestMichael Wood has warned colleagues of the dangers at their door.16 Feb 10:39 PM
BusinessHospitality under OmicronHospitality industry upset at Covid self-isolation rules and lack of financial support. Video / Hospitality NZWatch16 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandKicking up a 'stink': Anxiety-suffering smoker goes on hunger strike over MIQ rulesA man in MIQ has gone on hunger strike over the restrictions on smoking and drinking.16 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 17 Feb, 2022 Positive steps at parliament protest, Covid spreads at children's hospital and tensions remain high in Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video/ NZ Herald Watch16 Feb 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe secret life of: A class of Kiwi kids in a Covid pandemicIt's a place without singing, without shared learning and facing unprecedented challenges.16 Feb 05:28 PM
New ZealandParties pressure Govt for detail on vaccine mandate exit strategyIt's the most contentious health measure in place. Now MPs and the public want answers.16 Feb 05:11 PM
New ZealandOutbreak of 12 Covid cases at Starship children's hospitalA father says his daughter caught Covid-19 from a nurse at the hospital.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh Covid-19 case numbers expected but disproportionate Pacific impact concerning - expertThere were 1160 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid positivity rate jumps as New Zealand reports record new cases'Something is definitely changing.'16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Tamihere: Welcome to the party, Pākehā protestersOPINION: 'Here's a taste of what 182 years of struggle for Māori is about.'16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThomas Coughlan: Parliament occupation inevitable - as should be the endOPINION: Parliament's occupation is inevitable, as is its ending.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Highly-experienced' mediator to act as go-between with protesters, GovtPolice Association expects 'guaranteed incidents' with anti-mandate protesters.16 Feb 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careBuilding back better: Fletcher posts stunning half-year result"I just said what I was going to do and I did it," Ross Taylor said of five-year plan.16 Feb 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid casualty: Auckland gym shutting after 20 yearsCutting costs was not enough to offset numbers drop due to Covid.16 Feb 04:34 AM
New Zealand1160 new Covid cases; 10% of Middlemore ED patients testing positiveBloomfield: Everyone has role to play in stopping Omicron being passed on.16 Feb 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Toilet paper syndrome': Builders panic buying gib boardSignature Homes and Fletcher Building have acknowledged extremely high demand.16 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandSelf-isolating with Covid: What you need to knowThe large majority of cases would be notified of their infection by text message.16 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAn undiscovered coronavirus? The mystery of the 'Russian flu'New York Times: Scientists grasp for any example that could anticipate future of Covid.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Appalling': Health providers waiting months for home isolation fundingSome providers have been working in home isolation for four months without funding.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 16th February WrapNew Zealand has cracked the 1000 daily cases mark on the first day of the country moving to phase two of the Government’s Omicron response. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 03:31 AM
New ZealandMIQ queue jumpers: 10 people try to enter without booking a spotA police spokesman said inquiries are ongoing.16 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandFocus: Dr Ashley Bloomfield on how home isolation will work during Omicron outbreakDr Ashley Bloomfield on how home isolation will work during Omicron outbreak. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Embarrassing, childish': Nats pursue Mallard no confidence motionNational says Mallard's actions were childish and provocative.16 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandUnmasked police staffer accused of racist commentsThe man allegedly threatened and abused staff when asked to put on a mask.16 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandAnti-mandate protesters setup in ChristchurchAnti-mandate protesters setup in Christchurch. Video / Hamish ClarkWatch15 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandLive: Testing centres overwhelmed, church among latest exposure sitesOnly close contacts and those who have symptoms should get tested for Covid: Minister.15 Feb 09:55 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Don't go to hospital' - new Omicron phase requires cases to recover at homeExperts are warning of gaps in health and support services as Omicron surges.15 Feb 08:25 PM
