OpinionSir Ian Taylor: How to solve the RATs crisis in just three hoursHow businesses like Mainfreight and Foodstuffs are breaking the bureaucratic barrier.28 Jan 06:08 AM
New ZealandThousands apply for mask exemptions for schoolkidsThe issue has resulted in an urgent request to ministers to give advice to parents.28 Jan 05:59 AM
TechnologyApple to solve infuriating iPhone problemThe tech giant will add the ability for iPhone owners to use Face ID while wearing a mask.28 Jan 05:51 AM
New ZealandSpecial schools hope for first dibs on air purifiers"Medically fragile" students will need extra help to stay safe in school, principal says.28 Jan 05:32 AM
World'Son of Omicron': New 'stealth' sub-variant detected in AustraliaNew sub-variant causing concern around the world has been detected in Australia.28 Jan 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket ends week with another big fallInvestors are now looking to a solid reporting season next month to arrest the slide.28 Jan 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailWhy so long? Critical worker register could take another two weeksBusiness leader warns register will add unnecessary bureaucracy.28 Jan 04:32 AM
AgribusinessAir NZ crew barred from Hong Kong after Dreamliner diversionCrew confined to aircraft after Hong Kong authorities refused to process them.28 Jan 04:27 AM
AirlinesOmicron's Big Sick: Auckland Airport plans for a quarter of critical staff off workDuring the pandemic the airport says no staff have become infected while at work28 Jan 04:23 AM
New ZealandLive: 15 new Omicron cases, exposure fears at polo event, 105 total cases - only 4 in hospitalCases of the new variant have now surpassed Delta infections in this country.28 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandCan I kiss the bride? Covid mask rules spark wedding sector anxietyA petition has been launched to remove mask regulations from weddings and private events.28 Jan 01:36 AM
TennisDjokovic's next move confirmed after Aussie Open sagaDjokovic's highly anticipated return is likely to be one of sport's show-stopping events.28 Jan 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Dry toast and Marmite': Brian Tamaki on solitary confinement, losing 7kg in jail'One minute is a long time in a little cell space.'28 Jan 01:21 AM
New Zealand'As ready as we can be': Testing labs gear up to triple output during Omicron wave"We're a lot better off now than we were when Delta came."28 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandSupermarket veggie supplier fears work shutdowns after Covid tests seizedOne undetected Omicron infection could knock out a whole shifts of workers, company says.27 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandOmicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo eventAnyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.27 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandKrispy Kreme and Gucci store linked to suspected Omicron casesFour new Auckland locations of interest have been linked to suspected Omicron cases.27 Jan 09:47 PM
TravelAir NZ predicts widespread omicron disruption, brings back flight credit'There may be thousands of our customers dealing with Omicron in the coming weeks.'27 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandManurewa Marae conducts review, rebuffs false vaccination allegationThe marae concluded its review this morning and found no concerns with its service.27 Jan 08:49 PM
PoliticsLive: At least 12 Soundsplash Covid cases; four new Omicron locationsCovid hangover after weekend festival, truckies wonder about future Omicron rules.27 Jan 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldYes, Omicron is loosening its hold overseas. But the pandemic has not endedNew York Times: Covid likely to become a persistent but hopefully manageable threat.27 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 28 Jan, 2022How Omicron could stamp out Delta, music industry sings out for support and inflation still on the rise in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Jan 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Sharing water, sharing vapes': Infected teen's fears over Soundsplash eventTeen says he "didn't even want to be alive" when he first developed symptoms.27 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKyle MacDonald: How to mentally prepare for living with Covid"It's okay to be afraid, and it's okay to not want to get Covid - Omicron or otherwise."27 Jan 04:49 PM
Business ReportsDeloitte Top 200 Award finalists namedThe best of business in New Zealand set to be honoured in the annual Top 200 awards.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLoss of 'small number' of unvaccinated Northland police may have 'obvious impact'The issue still remains of where the unvaccinated police staff are based in Northland.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cheers to the dairy farmersTourism looks set for another hard year, so good dairy industry news is welcome.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Wheels come off Govt's spin machineOPINION: Govt laziness and negligence mean NZ now faces an Omicron crisis.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEducation officials warn mask exemptions being 'abused' by parentsYears 4 and up students wear face masks indoors and when in close contact with others.27 Jan 08:25 AM
New Zealand'Creeping authoritarianism': Seymour UK column says NZ now 'hermit kingdom'David Seymour says it is no wonder Kiwis are 'losing their patience'.27 Jan 07:46 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous': Aucklander assumes identities to get multiple booster shots in one dayOfficials warn assuming another person's identity and receiving treatment is dangerous27 Jan 07:43 AM
New ZealandWaikato Soundsplash music festival likely a 'superspreader' event, says expertOmicron confirmed for one of the five attendees who tested positive after the event.27 Jan 06:58 AM
New ZealandMum going blind delays getting help due to no petrol money, car or childcare. She's not the only one'Almost certainly her outcome was worsened as a result of the delay,' doctor says.27 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandWoman who posted antivax video no longer at ACC, cannot practise nursingNurse posted online threats against medical professionals involved in vaccine rollout.27 Jan 05:53 AM