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
New ZealandSignwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for nowMan faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.01 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandCharlotte Bellis considering legal options after Hipkins' alleged privacy breachThe pregnant Kiwi journalist says minister shared personal details without her consent.01 Feb 12:20 AM
EducationFocus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rulesPt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 126 Covid community cases today now span 11 regionsFrom now on updates from the Ministry of Health will not specify the case variant.31 Jan 11:12 PM
TravelAirline crew ordered to stop socialising amid Covid fearsLife in the skies is a whole lonelier for segregated Virgin Atlantic crew.31 Jan 11:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon wants free rapid Covid tests for schools, but doesn't know how many studentsNational wants twice-weekly Covid tests for schools, and rapid tests widely available.31 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandTeachers hit by Covid as students return to classroomsAuckland schools impacted by Covid-19 as Omicron case numbers expected to spike.31 Jan 09:05 PM
InvestmentLockdown hit: SkyCity's profit forecast to sink into lossAbility to pay dividends restricted while waiver on debt provisions in place31 Jan 08:54 PM
RetailSupermarket giant frustrated it can't sell rapid antigen testsFoodstuffs is urging more collaboration with the Government.31 Jan 08:03 PM
New Zealand400 daily Omicron cases by end of this week - expertAlmost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.31 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandŌtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolatingThree other staff members are now isolating.31 Jan 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA highly vaccinated Italy, once slammed by the virus, has a new Covid divideNew York Times: The social schism revolves more around those living with the coronavirus.31 Jan 06:57 PM
TravelBillions travel for Lunar New Year against government adviceGovernment advice is ignored as hundreds of millions of people travel for holiday.31 Jan 06:52 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 01 Feb, 2022Workers being told to hunker down, house prices breach the million-dollar mark and a new twist in the Boris Johnson lockdown parties saga in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Jan 06:25 PM
WorldPartygate: Report slams Boris Johnson's boozy gatheringsScathing report finds 'serious failure' of leadership, Johnson vows to 'fix it'.31 Jan 05:09 PM
New ZealandCovid restrictions taking toll on public sentiment - psychologistTeam of five million fatigued and "over it" even as the Omicron variant ramps up.31 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandWorkers across country being strongly discouraged to travelSome employers are reportedly compelling staff to stop inter-regional travel.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMIQ misery: Kiwi lawyer in London trying to 'right a wrong'Alexandra Birt can't understand the abuse dished out to Grounded Kiwis over MIQ.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland clothing store, Nelson Airport and Gisborne McDonald's among new locations of interestIt comes as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests negative for the virus.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM's rough personal and political patch - what comes next could be even harderGetting bigger issues right is more relevant to ongoing political success.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears back-to-school costs and Covid could keep kids out of classFamilies choosing between schools supplies or food and power, charity says.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: The virus will be the Government's undoingOPINION: It should come as no surprise to Ardern why her popularity's on the wane.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCan NZ get boosted before Omicron peak hits? Race is onOmicron cases are soon expected to take off - but there's hope we can boost NZ in time.31 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Absolute crisis': Alarm in NSW over rising Covid death rates, hospitals' ability to copeConcerns are being raised in NSW on record death rates and thousands of hospitalisations.31 Jan 07:50 AM
New ZealandMIQ for pregnancy: Growing calls to prioritise rooms for expectant mumsNZ woman forced to care for premature baby in Oz after multiple MIQ attempts rejected.31 Jan 07:28 AM
New Zealand'Outrageous': Pregnant Kiwi hits back as Hipkins defends Govt's MIQ stanceOnly about 13 per cent of applications involving a pregnancy have been successful.31 Jan 07:27 AM
WorldOmicron amps up concerns about long Covid and its causesScientists race to find treatments before a potential explosion in long Covid cases.31 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandGrieving Kiwi granted last-minute MIQ spot to bury mother in IrelandThe Auckland builder had watched his mother die over video call on Sunday.31 Jan 05:55 AM