New Zealand142 new community cases, 6 in hospital, as infections span nine regionsThe Auckland region has once more become a Covid hotspot as Omicron spreads.02 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandCost of Covid vaccines revealed - reportThe relevant documents were reportedly released by mistake.01 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandLive: 'What a circus' - Govt denies bending to Bellis MIQ political pressure'We're Kiwis that want to come home and hug our whānau.'01 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 02 Feb, 2022 Millions of rapid antigen tests secured, how the OECD plan to cool the property market and Ukraine boosts its armed forces in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Feb 06:33 PM
WorldAnti-vaccine protest in Canada spurs outrageSwastikas and urinating on memorial mar massive protest.01 Feb 06:00 PM
WorldTwenty Covid mutations in a single patientYoung woman with untreated HIV accumulated more than 20 additional SARS-CoV-2 mutations.01 Feb 05:48 PM
WorldUS urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 vaccinationsEarly data shows the vaccine is safe and produces an immune response.01 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandNearly half Wellington's 5 to 11-year-olds received a Pfizer shot in the first two weeksKids aged 5–11 became eligible for the vaccine just over two weeks ago, on January 17.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinicsNorthland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Travel"Media hysteria" over omicron to blame for dive in bookings says RyanairRyanair claimed media panic contributed to a $164 million loss last quarter.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettThe PM faces the blowtorch, will this week turn it around?OPINION: After a fraught fortnight, the PM will try to quell the Covid response hotspots.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get back on their feet': More financial support for arts and culture sectorCarmel Sepuloni said the extended support will allow people to "get back on their feet".01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 cameClaim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: An answer to MIQ headachesOPINION: Our editorial on border controls and when is the right time to relax them.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosie Pagani: Class divide has become a chasmOPINION: 'We do not have an inequality problem in NZ, we have an inequality policy.'01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTonga to enter lockdown after recording two Covid casesThis comes just a few weeks after the pacific nation suffered an eruption and tsunami.01 Feb 09:17 AM
New ZealandCalls for Facebook to take stronger action as antivax leaders bannedTwo leaders of antivax movements have been slapped with temporary bans from Facebook.01 Feb 08:53 AM
New ZealandCharlotte Bellis to 'continue to challenge' Govt over rights of Kiwis overseasThe pregnant journalist and her partner are coming to New Zealand next month.01 Feb 06:54 AM
New ZealandCritical worker RATs rollout faces 'accessibility issues': expertIt has been announced 36 million extra rapid antigen test kits have been secured.01 Feb 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: What NZ can expect from new Omicron subvariantIt's expected to soon become the main type of Omicron spreading in NZ. So what is BA.2?01 Feb 04:56 AM
New ZealandCharlotte Bellis returning to NZ in March to give birth to her baby girl'I will be returning to my home country New Zealand at the beginning of March.'01 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandMurupara doctor suspended from practising medicine after 30 yearsGP of 30 years, Dr Bernard Conlon, is to be suspended from practising medicine.01 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandNorthland prisoner tests positive for Covid-19Whole genome sequencing is underway to determine the variant of Covid.01 Feb 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRadius appoints lawyer as new CEONew boss brings experience in the retirement village and aged care industry.01 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandMore Air NZ flights added to locations of interest as high-riskThe public are urged to keep checking the Ministry of Health's location page.01 Feb 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsCompany in liquidation after Government recalls $106k in Covid wage subsidiesCompany liquidates after audit reveals it didn't qualify for $106k in wage subsidies01 Feb 04:28 AM
BusinessMIQ lockout: NZ pensioners stuck in Australia have super payments ceasedThe couple did not expect to be in Australia this long.01 Feb 04:25 AM
LifestyleHow the 'winner's curse' leads to burnoutClaire Coleman looks at the health risks of working yourself into the ground.01 Feb 04:19 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: More than 100 million rapid tests coming this yearFebruary 1 2022 Deputy PM Grant Roberson says the Government has ordered enough new rapid antigen test kits (RATS) to get the country through any looming Omicron outbreak.Watch01 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandNZ performance at World Trade Expo cancelled after dance crew members get Covid 19Some members of Parris Goebel's Royal Family Dance Crew test positive before expo.01 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Pregnant Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis offered MIQ spotFebruary 1 2022 Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis - stranded and pregnant in Afghanistan - has been offered an MIQ voucher today, Deputy PM Grant Robertson says.Watch01 Feb 03:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy Joe Rogan is untouchable despite controversial viewsWhy did the streaming giant Spotify side with the controversial podcaster?01 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandNgarewa-Packer calls for 'real-time' Omicron updates'They need to adjust to us.'01 Feb 01:55 AM
VideoFocus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 1st February WrapHealth experts expect to see a surge in cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant in New Zealand this week. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / GettyWatch01 Feb 01:29 AM