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
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 ZealandHealth officials' plea as Auckland testing sites struggle under heavy demandHigh testing volumes sees sites focus of priority needs.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
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 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
New ZealandProtest groups issue statement after top cop's warningVehicle owners have ignored an offer to park for free at Sky Stadium.15 Feb 06:25 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland GP cops abuse, vaccines snatchedClinic says staff member shaken by 'minor incident'.15 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandFocus: Parliament protests continue into 8th dayDay 8: A look inside the anti-mandate protest at Parliament. Video / George Heard / Mark MitchellWatch15 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police Commissioner warns protest 'no longer tenable'February 15 2022 Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today activated the Major Operations Centre at Police National Headquarters, to support the Wellington District operation.Watch15 Feb 03:12 AM
New ZealandCovid case confirmed on Milford TrackThe case is a staff member of a guided walking business.15 Feb 02:26 AM
New Zealand70% people who got tested in Auckland yesterday weren't symptomatic - officialsHealth authorities are asking people to only get tested if they meet specific criteria.15 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 15th February WrapToday’s numbers come after consecutive record days that have seen case numbers surge. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Covid testing stations in Auckland under pressureFebruary 15 2022 Covid-19 testing centres across Auckland are under pressure as Omicron continues to spread across the country.Watch15 Feb 01:20 AM
New Zealand744 new cases; tens of thousands of travellers due in two weeks - new iso rulesA wave of thousands of Omicron cases is expected to sweep the country.15 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on the Parliament protestersFebruary 15 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern said the right to protest needed to be balanced with keeping people in Parliament safe.Watch15 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay has one new case of Covid, Taradale High students to learn from homeOne new case of Covid in Hawke's Bay, Taradale High students to learn from home14 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandProtesters warned of 'wolves in sheep's clothing' infiltrating crowdSmall breakthroughs in dialogue but stand-off continues at Parliament convoy protest.14 Feb 11:00 PM
VideoFocus: Luxon criticises government's Omicron plan and protest responseNational leader Christopher Luxon took questions on the government's Omicron response as well as their handling of the ongoing protests. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandParliament protests: Luxon gets extra security, backs PM's call to ignore groupThe National leader has had to move out of his apartment due to the protests.14 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandGovt reveals travellers' isolation rules for when border reopensTravellers would need to be fully vaccinated and return a negative pre-departure test.14 Feb 10:06 PM
New ZealandGPs brace for Omicron onslaught as phase 2 response begins tonightPractises are preparing to get even busier as Omicron cases are expected to soar.14 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandProtests close Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea campus, classes move onlineThe university has advised 1500 summer students to stay home.14 Feb 08:04 PM
Banking and financeHouse sales drop to lowest levels since 1992 in some regions"Many point to access to finance" - Jen Baird on agents saying why the market fell.14 Feb 08:00 PM