New ZealandAuckland movie theatre and Queenstown bars added to locations of interest listHealth authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.10 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandTwo Covid cases confirmed in QueenstownThe second case was believed to be the partner of the case announced earlier today.10 Feb 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCostco NZ reveals new opening date for $100m+ storeWhat happens with the border will still affect cash-and-carry store.10 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandFocus: Police move in on Parliament protesters in WellingtonCovid-19 Omicron convoy protest: Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell on the Parliament occupation. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Feb 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Rising rapidly': 600 daily community cases tipped within daysThere were 306 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today.10 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 10th February WrapThere are 306 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Feb 03:14 AM
PoliticsRodney Hide backs Parliament protest 'fight'Former Act leader Rodney Hide is disappointed in David Seymour for opposing the protests.10 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandFocus: Dozens arrested as protesters clash with police at Parliament Newstalk ZB’s chief political reporter Jason Walls updates the dramatic situation at Parliament as dozens are arrested after clashing with police. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandLive: 306 new community cases today - record high for NZ; only 12 in hospitalRecord-high community cases today as Queenstown airport named new location of interest.10 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandOmicron confirmed in South: Region's first case in QueenstownInvestigations into the origins of the case are underway.09 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandMore than 50 arrests, evictions - all Parliament protesters trespassedMPs universally condemned misinformation, while supporting their right to protest.09 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandCritical workers given isolation exemption with negative testCritical workers who are close contacts won't have to isolate.09 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 1400 active cases across three DHBs - Auckland remains Omicron epicentreIn Auckland alone, there are 1218 Covid cases currently isolating at home.09 Feb 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom Canada to NZ: Copycat Covid protests spread around the globeNew York Times: Copycat versions of Canada's convoys popping up in NZ and Australia.09 Feb 07:54 PM
TravelCountries scrap testing requirements for visitorsVaccinated tourists can skip the pre-departure Covid test in these countries.09 Feb 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDenmark, overflowing with virus cases, embraces a 'bring it on' attitudeNew York Times: The Nordic country is trying a bold, some say risky, approach.09 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 10 Feb, 2022 Police stay coy on actions against protestors, firearms legislation progresses and Pfizer under fire in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Sinister message left at Parliament by 'freedom' protesters"And they wonder why the politicians will not come to see them."09 Feb 06:09 PM
WorldNew York announces an end to masksGovernor says infection rates have declined and it is safe to rescind the masking order.09 Feb 05:51 PM
WorldBoris Johnson confirms Covid isolation laws will be scrappedUK intends to end all restrictions a month early with a plan to "live with Covid".09 Feb 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Even Labour voters feel shunned and disillusionedOPINION: There is a huge price to pay for pulling the drawbridge up.09 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldSweden ends Covid-19 testing as pandemic restrictions lifted"The pandemic is not over but has entered a totally new phase."09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Staggering ... punch-drunk and weary': MIQ doctor's frontline view as Omicron outbreak threatensOPINION: 'Relentless, angry calls from guests who don't get what they want, immediately.'09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has NZ really gone hard on Covid?OPINION: Our editorial on NZ's reputation for harsh restrictions to repress Covid.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Mask-wearing girl egged, abused by convoy protestersA father is furious after his 17yo daughter was attacked by aggressive protesters.09 Feb 09:31 AM
New ZealandThree arrested amid heated day of protests at ParliamentMPs universally condemned the misinformation, while supporting their right to protest.09 Feb 09:26 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contactThe lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.09 Feb 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettLuxon changes tack in first showdown v PMThere was no slam dunk, but ignoring Covid meant National's best Question Time in a while.09 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandHow marae are becoming vital community resources in Covid fightHaving never stepped foot on a marae, two Auckland locals left with a new appreciation.09 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandHelp wanted: School seeks people to supervise classes if teachers get OmicronHigh school planning for "potential major teaching staff shortages due to Omicron".09 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandProtesters arrested after trying to breach gates of ParliamentAngry protesters threw trespass notices back at police officers.09 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 9th February WrapCovid-19 Omicron outbreak: 204 new community cases, 46 at the border; 1200 isolating at home in Auckland region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Feb 01:38 AM
New Zealand204 new community cases, 46 at the border; 1200 isolating at home in AucklandNew modelling has indicated that over one million Kiwis will be infected with Omicron.09 Feb 01:16 AM