PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: No telling how Covid might affect each of usOPINION: Our editorial on the different experiences individuals may have with Covid.08 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRod Jackson: 'Last chance' - why two doses are not enough to fight OmicronOPINION: Auckland University epidemiologist says Omicron will be more harmful than Delta.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe future of travel: Flight Centre's trends for 2022Kiwis want to see their families, beaches and luxury travel when borders reopen.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsSwarbrick wants inquiry into Covid economic responseThe Green Party wants an inquiry into the Government's Covid economic response.08 Feb 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNZ's $17b international tourism sector big loser as Australia reopensCompetition is fierce for visitors and NZ isn't yet in the game, says sector leader.08 Feb 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesKiwi exec in hot water for 'exploiting' MIQ loophole starts work next weekHis company doesn't condone action but seeks judicial review of Govt's entry refusals.08 Feb 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Big boost week': Text and email alerts start today for 1m NZersPM says Omicron is likely to accelerate quickly.08 Feb 04:28 AM
New Zealand$500 reward for stolen lab instrument crucial to new Covid-19 testThe new antibody Covid-19 test is weeks away from becoming commercially available.08 Feb 04:08 AM
PoliticsFocus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 8th February WrapFebruary 8 2022 A million people due to get booster shots will begin receiving text message or email alerts from today, as PM Jacinda Ardern promised $400,000 to rural communities in her post-Cabinet press conference.Watch08 Feb 03:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Omicron 'set to accelerate quickly' - PM Jacinda ArdernFebruary 8 2022 "We were able to essentially stamp out Delta. With Omicron, we won't be able to do that," PM Jacinda Ardern said of the current outbreak. Watch08 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandConvoy protesters 'in for long haul', council considering optionsThe anti-mandate protesters intend to stay for 'at least a few days' in Wellington.08 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandPM promises schools will only close again as 'last resort'Cooler months are likely to bring new Covid variants and a return of the flu, says Ardern.08 Feb 02:35 AM
New Zealand202 new community cases, 63 at border; latest high-risk locations revealedFourteen people are in hospital with Covid, including one in intensive care.08 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandMinistry applauds holiday park visited by mystery Covid caseThe source of the case is yet to be found.08 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandAnti-mandate convoy descends on Parliament, road blockedThere are major backlogs on the streets around Parliament and roads into the capital.08 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant strain': New Omicron modelling predicts hit on health systemDaily hospital admissions could range from 200 to 800.08 Feb 01:00 AM
EntertainmentJoe Rogan offered $100m to leave SpotifyJoe Rogan offered a major deal by Trump-affiliated video site Rumble to leave Spotify.08 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandWelfare fears for rangatahi stranded in Dubai with OmicronKids in dance troupe who travelled to perform in expo now have Covid-19.08 Feb 12:03 AM
WorldGovernor ending New Jersey's school mask mandateNew Jersey will end a statewide mask mandate to protect against Covid-19 in schools.07 Feb 10:42 PM
OpinionWhy boosters make all the difference in fight against OmicronThe variant can elude vaccine-induced immunity - so it's important you get a third shot.07 Feb 10:39 PM
New Zealand90% of Lake Brunner population over 12yo now have at least one vaccine doseThe area, on the West Coast, is home to Gloriavale Christian Community.07 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandEast Auckland restaurant and Rotorua fast-food joint named as latest high-risk locations of interestSchools are being hit by new Covid-19 cases within days of opening this year.07 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandOmicron lasts longer on surfaces than other variants: new researchSARS-CoV-2 variants can survive on skin and plastic twice as long as the original strain.07 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandSurge in school Covid cases; PM won't engage with anti-mandate convoyYesterday 188 Covid-19 community cases were reported by health officials.07 Feb 08:35 PM
AirlinesGrounded for nearly 600 days: Why Air NZ is bringing back its biggest planeAirline says bringing back the plane a sign the tide is turning in resumption of travel.07 Feb 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Mata School principal says 'systems in place' to prevent Covid-spreadKeep calm, carry on, Te Mata School principal says school prepped07 Feb 08:28 PM
TravelCoronavirus claims iconic British pub after 1229 Years of serviceThe iconic pub is the latest in a long line of hospitality businesses felled by Covid-19.07 Feb 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationWould you spend $500,000 and move countries to educate your kids? This Korean mum has"Sometimes I feel like I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders."07 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ study on Covid-19 impacts launchedThe survey aims to understand if the support offered for Covid cases is enough.07 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern says the country's Omicron peak could be in late MarchPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern believes the country's Omicron peak may be in late March.07 Feb 07:29 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 08 Feb, 2022 A call to get testing up, who’s made gains in the latest political poll? And the president of France begins talks with Putin in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Feb 06:44 PM
WorldCases tear through Melbourne aged home after dodgy RAT resultsMajor concern with rapid antigen tests exposed by a worrying spread of cases in Melbourne.07 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandAnti-vax vandals attack testing centreProtesters smear centre with the words "Die", "Why Kids?", "Stop It" and "Rory RIP".07 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandHealth expert calls on people to get testedFewer than 13,000 people swabbed in the past day, raising fears of infected and unaware.07 Feb 05:17 PM
