New ZealandLocations of interest: Auckland Airport domestic terminal visited by Covid caseMore locations of interest linked to Omicron cases continue to be released.27 Jan 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHamish RutherfordHamish Rutherford: Inflation heightens dilemma for Reserve BankThe Reserve Bank may be forced to raise interest rates even if house prices are dropping.27 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandMarae in Far North identified as location of interestAnyone at Wainui Marae in Kaeo over the weekend is a close contact.27 Jan 04:35 AM
New ZealandParents against the vaccine rollout for kids heard in courtEight parents say their children will face discrimination and exclusion.27 Jan 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'De facto lockdowns': The devastating impact of Omicron's Big Sick on the economySick people and those self-isolating won't be able to leave their homes under new rules.27 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 Omicron outbreak: Unvaxxed CAA staff fail in appeal to get jobs backThe High Court has dismissed the employees request for interim reinstatement.27 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Calls for entertainer to promote vaccines in schoolAn screenshot photo of an email with details of the entertainer job is circulating online.27 Jan 01:49 AM
WorldShocking! US heart patient denied transplant for not being vaccinatedA man's family claimed he was denied a new heart for not being vaccinated against Covid.27 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Island's largest outdoor sculpture event goes online after cancellationThe works will be available for purchase starting at 5pm on Friday.27 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandRapid antigen tests: Business 'has part to play'Rapid Antigen Tests are in short supply and businesses want to be able to source them.27 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandLive: 34 new Omicron cases, infection at music festival, cluster grows to 90Omicron cases have been detected in Queenstown as festivalgoers told to monitor symptoms.26 Jan 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Dreaming': Reti has a dig at Little's confidence in maintaining OmicronAndrew Little says, 'We've had two years of experience of this particular virus.'26 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandWhānau Ora considering court, Waitangi Tribunal action over child vax dataWhānau Ora first asked for the data in December.26 Jan 11:18 PM
New Zealand'I implore you': Boosters vital to protect health system - PMPM speaks to media after debate about rapid antigen tests, new modelling on outbreak.26 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Big super-spreader event' - concern over 51-hour Soundsplash festivalWaipa's mayor says it was inevitable someone would take Covid to one of these big events.26 Jan 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUK's other health crisis: A huge backlog of delayed non-Covid-19 careNew York Times: In England, nearly 6 million procedures are currently delayed.26 Jan 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Struggle to hire': Dozens of Corrections staff lose job over mandateCovid-19 vaccine mandate: Prison staff had until early December to be fully vaccinated.26 Jan 08:50 PM
New ZealandOmicron in Queenstown; Govt under pressure after 'seizure' of rapid testsLack of Māori input and specific details of plan have been criticised.26 Jan 08:44 PM
New Zealand'Total disgrace': No early MIQ release for family who stayed 22 days, had 7 negative testsThe family with three kids under six have now spent 22 days in MIQ.26 Jan 08:16 PM
New ZealandMayor can attend meetings after policy changeAt least one councillor will refuse to sit in chambers if Sandra Goudie attends.26 Jan 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew research hints at four factors that may increase chances of long CovidNew York Times: Findings could lead to ways to prevent and treat the complex condition.26 Jan 07:33 PM
World'Partygate': Boris Johnson holds breath as he awaits reportBoris Johnson is bracing for the conclusions of an investigation into lockdown-breaching.26 Jan 07:09 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 27 Jan, 2022Government in hot water with Waitangi Tribunal, festival-goers test positive for Covid and the Brian Tamaki saga continue in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Predicted peak for NZ's Omicron outbreak - 80,000 daily casesPrediction puts peak of outbreak in mid-February with ICUs under "extreme stress".26 Jan 06:04 PM
New ZealandDoctors can't help everyone during rapid Omicron spread - NZMA'We will do what we can, but we will be overwhelmed very rapidly.'26 Jan 05:38 PM
TravelShould I stay or should I go? Is it safe to fly at RedShould you change your travel plans with Omicron in New Zealand?26 Jan 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Why do we accept this Covid farce from the Govt?OPINION: If only Jacinda Ardern was more like Scott Morrison.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialWe say: RATs to OmicronOPINION: Our editorial on calls to access rapid antigen tests.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 drug to stay in New Zealand for nowRonapreve was used to fight Delta, but its effectiveness against Omicron is unknown.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrustration as principals struggle to find clear rules on handling OmicronPrincipals call for clear rules around Covid before thousands head back to class.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt off to slow start with Omicron, but opposition should be carefulOPINION: The Government's had a terrible start to the Omicron outbreak.26 Jan 03:58 PM
New Zealand'Number of cases' attended Soundsplash festival at the weekendPotential exposure being assessed after Covid-positive cases visit Mystery Creek festival.26 Jan 06:45 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Auckland bus routes and Rotorua cafe visited by Covid casesA person with Covid-19 travelled on Bus 25L from Balmoral Shops Mt Eden to Queen St.26 Jan 05:59 AM
New Zealand'Worst case scenario' of Omicron would be phase two in two weeks, says BloomfieldDr Ashley Bloomfield said the MoH is planning for 'worst case scenario'.26 Jan 05:47 AM
