New ZealandFewer than 900 quarantine rooms available for Covid casesThe arrival of Omicron will see more cases, and close contacts, needing to self-isolate.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cause for cautious optimismOPINION: Our editorial on a potential shift to a more manageable endemic illness.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScrapping MIQ for overseas arrivals would 'free up badly-needed resource': DHB reportMIQ rooms could be used to help people who can't isolate at home, the DHB report states.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaughan Gunson: Five things about Omicron that will become clear in timeWhatever happens now, it will be new territory for us and the Government.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 1000 people isolating after contact with Omicron caseSince Omicron in the community, a number of locations of interest have been identified.25 Jan 06:28 AM
New ZealandN95 masks not recommended due to supply constraints - Chris HipkinsGovernment is tightening rules for mask use under the 'red' traffic light setting.25 Jan 06:18 AM
New ZealandMost popular food items purchased by North Island shoppers revealedFoodstuffs Emma Wooster said many customers continued to shop normally.25 Jan 05:29 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Should we be masking 2-year-olds?Experts say Govt's mask policy could be widened further - and even to 2-year-olds.25 Jan 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBorder pain forces NZ retailer to look for lifeline in Dubai"We're not going to sit around and wait for the border to reopen, we are leaving."25 Jan 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOmicron outbreak: Local firm shunned in school ventilation tenderAlso questions over timing over order, given most hardware won't arrive until mid-year.25 Jan 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAre Kiwis financially prepared to face Omicron variant?ASB CEO urges people to keep up their savings habit.25 Jan 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSir Ian Taylor: The rapid Covid tests we should be using alreadyTests have been available. It was just a case of putting in the order, writes Ian Taylor.25 Jan 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Operation Do Your Best': Gloom looms over capabilities of NZ's grocery supply chainsSupermarkets remain optimistic despite looming staff health concerns.25 Jan 04:20 AM
New ZealandNew Covid-19 mask rules: Everything you need to knowMasks play a significant role when 'done right', says PM.25 Jan 03:50 AM
New ZealandPM says protesters targeting her van was 'just another day'Videos online show a group yelling abuse at a vehicle they believed Jacinda Ardern was in.25 Jan 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Absolute joke': Restaurant owners slam Government's new mask rules'Joke', 'ridiculous' and 'bizarre' is how the restaurant owners slammed the mask mandate.25 Jan 03:26 AM
TravelHelp! My flight is cancelled, who pays for the PCR test?Your flight is cancelled or delayed beyond 24 hours, who pays for a new PCR test?25 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals new mask rulesJanuary 25 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern said Cabinet has decided to update mask mandates as Omicron cases in the community increase. Masks must now be worn at businesses which serve food and drink, the PM said.Watch25 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandPCR testing capacity increased by 20,000 a daySurge capacity is now up to 77,600 tests a day, the Government says.25 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandOmicron-linked wedding had up to 500 people, says guestA second Auckland wedding becomes latest Omicron event.25 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandDistrict Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetingsTCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.25 Jan 12:54 AM
New ZealandNew vaccination centre prepping for OmicronThe new centre has replaced the indoor site for walk-ins in Westgate.25 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandFocus: New vaccination centre for surge in booster jabsA new vaccination centre opens in Auckland's Westgate Tuesday morning to meet the demand for boosters and child jabs. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Jan 12:22 AM
New ZealandMore Auckland locations linked to Omicron casesAn Omicron case travelled on a Glenfield to Albany bus route last week.25 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandThird case of Omicron detected in Palmerston NorthMidCentral DHB said they are continuing to support the cases to isolate at home.25 Jan 12:18 AM
New ZealandTrevor Mallard hits back at overseas Kiwi's Covid criticismSpeaker takes aim at expat journalist Dan Wootton after incendiary column was published.25 Jan 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRich countries lure health workers from low-income nations to fight shortagesNew York Times: Health workers are leaving systems that urgently need their expertise.25 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandTen new Omicron infections as variant spreads to Tauranga, 25 community casesNew exposure sites across Auckland emerge including bottle shop, bakery and bus routes.25 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandHigh Court to hear Destiny Church leader's appeal over custody decisionBrian Tamaki has been in Mt Eden Prison since Monday last week.24 Jan 10:39 PM
WorldNSW records 18k cases, Victoria another 29 deathsThe number comes as NSW prepares to welcome thousands of children back into classroom.24 Jan 10:32 PM
TravelCook Islands stays open to tourists, despite Omicron and wild weatherRarotonga will stay open to travel in spite of New Zealand's omicron outbreak.24 Jan 09:59 PM
WorldRATs make millions for Australian importersSome entrepreneurs have made a killing from importing Rapid Antigen Tests.24 Jan 09:57 PM
WorldChina tests 2m in Beijing, lifts Covid lockdown in Xi'anAnyone who buys cold medicine is also being tested for Covid 19 in Xi'an.24 Jan 08:47 PM
New Zealand5000 Samsung air purifiers ordered for New Zealand schoolsExperts have been calling for air cleaners to help remove virus particles from classrooms.24 Jan 08:41 PM
