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 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
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 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
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
ConstructionFletcher Building nails net profit rise to $171mTaylor upbeat about the second half, projects full-year ebit of $750m15 Feb 07:46 PM
Business'One-off' support on the way for hospitality firmsCafes and restaurants on the brink of collapse promised some relief by the government.15 Feb 07:25 PM
Entertainment'We are gutted': Omicron forces Six60 to postpone tourSix60's NZ stadium tour promised to "save summer". Then Omicron hit.15 Feb 07:00 PM
RetailQueenstown's Covid crisis: Mayor pleads for return of wage subsidiesBusiness leader says 'this is no longer a Covid resurgence, this is business disruption'.15 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 16 Feb, 2022 Police gear up to tow cars outside parliament, conversion therapy bill passed and further developments in Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Feb 06:27 PM
New ZealandTowies 'sympathetic' to protesters, operator saysHaulage operator says reluctance from tow truck drivers isn't due to safety concerns.15 Feb 06:15 PM
WorldPolice chief resigns over Ottawa protestPolice boss was accused of inaction against protests that paralysed Canada's capital.15 Feb 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Shut the doors': Tauranga businesses fear impact on staff as Omicron spreadsOne business said losing staff to sickness would put 'a huge strain' on it.15 Feb 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Phase two of Omicron is onOPINION: Our editorial says phase 2 shapes as a crucial one for New Zealand.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmicron wave: Experts predict what happens nextWith NZ now into phase 2, what can we expect for the rest of this Omicron outbreak?15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sitesMany in Northland are not convinced that schools should be used as vaccination centers.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Every worker is critical': Govt's RAT policy will punish small businesses - BarnettSmall businesses could be left with little choice but to close down.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand1000 returnees to leave MIQ early tomorrow in phase 2 Omicron responseA returnee who has been in MIQ since January was shocked to learn she could leave early.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth officials' plea as Auckland testing sites struggle under heavy demandHigh testing volumes sees sites focus of priority needs.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The Covid guy': Whangārei teenager keeps community in the knowThe Whangārei Boys' High School graduate has over 11,800 followers.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I feared for my safety': Pregnant MP's harrowing ordeal with protestersMP claims fellow MPs and staff were 'threatened with being lynched, hung, or kidnapped'.15 Feb 08:56 AM
New ZealandCourt told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ systemThe judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.15 Feb 06:56 AM