New ZealandNZ to red tonight; Omicron circulating in Auckland, possibly South Island - PMPM Jacinda Ardern confirms 9 community cases of Omicron in the Nelson area.22 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyHow Omicron outbreak could hit the economy, sharemarketThe Government faces the prospect of a tough balancing act.22 Jan 06:30 PM
WorldOmicron's sister: Experts uncover new variant, may be more transmissibleA new sister subtype of the Covid Omicron variant has begun rearing its head in Europe.22 Jan 05:42 PM
New ZealandAir NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or OmicronMore details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.22 Jan 04:26 PM
New ZealandBack to school with Omicron: How we will keep schools open with new variantMasks, testing, teacher shortages and school camp - all you need to know for school 2022.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Is it Omicron? Nine cases, five Air NZ flights - all eyes on genome tests todayAir NZ crew member and nine Motueka cases will soon find out if they have Omicron.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBorder bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQIt's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uncertain times as Omicron lurksOPINION: Our editorial on the easing concerns about the onset of Omicron.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth workers prepare to support Covid cases at home as Omicron outbreak loomsAuckland could have 1800 daily cases within weeks of an outbreak.22 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interestPassengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.22 Jan 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina sticks with Covid elimination, but for how long?New York Times: China is going to extreme lengths to quell outbreaks.22 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandBubble trouble: Bad weather forces Air NZ flight to Rarotonga to turn backUnlucky passengers on way back to NZ, eight days after long-closed travel bubble opened.22 Jan 02:30 AM
RoyalsRevealed: Downing Street's seven-hour drinking session before Philip's funeralAt the time Britain was in national mourning after Duke's death, under strict Covid rules.22 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandAnti-vaccine protest causes disruption in central WellingtonA group of about 1000 people are marching near Civic Square.22 Jan 12:33 AM
New ZealandGovt 'dropped the ball' on Covid rapid antigen test access, GP saysDr Api Talemaitoga says frontline health providers should have better access to the tests.22 Jan 12:03 AM
WorldNSW records 20,148 new cases, 30 Covid deathsThe coronavirus death toll continues to rise in New South Wales.21 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandRed light 'not good enough at stopping transmission' - Dr Siouxsie WilesThe microbiologist warns the Government's plan won't slow down an Omicron outbreak.21 Jan 10:12 PM
WorldBooster shots needed against Omicron, US studies showThree large US studies echo other countries' research showing booster improves protection.21 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandMIQ's purpose would change with Omicron spread, but still useful, expert saysEpidemiologist Michael Baker says MIQ will remain valuable even if Omicron spreads.21 Jan 07:19 PM
Entertainment'Quickly became critical': Meat Loaf reportedly died with CovidThe iconic singer and actor reportedly died after being diagnosed with Covid.21 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandWarning NZ on brink of 'major border failure' as outbreak looms"The Omicron pattern is continuing almost inexorably towards an outbreak in New Zealand."21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Will 2022 be PM Jacinda Ardern's Year of Reckoning?The PM had hoped a good summer would spell the end of discontent over Delta. But has it?21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism industry boss: 'They've just seen their life's work melting away'Border-facing businesses have done it harder than others to keep NZ safe, he says.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Traffic lights signal hands-off approachOPINION: Our editorial says people need to help themselves in a widespread outbreak.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron threatens to leave more Kiwis exposed to long CovidUrgent call for more support as even those with only mild symptoms can develop long Covid.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland locations of interest: Chemist Warehouse, SkyCity Casino, Pak'nSave Manukau added to listShoppers at Pak'nSave Manukau and Chemist Warehouse asked to self-monitor for symptoms.21 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandReview of MIQ duration needed after Palmerston North Covid-19 case - expert"We need to encompass the full range of possible incubation periods." - Prof Michael Baker21 Jan 04:55 AM
BusinessDid MIQ voucher-less family have right to enter NZ? Expert's verdictCan others follow in their footsteps?21 Jan 04:52 AM
ConstructionLion NZ leaves Freemans Bay for CBDSir Douglas Myers' words are up on the wall of a large meeting room.21 Jan 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: PM's choice on Omicron horrific but neededHundreds may die of Omicron but Jacinda Ardern had no other option.21 Jan 04:45 AM
New ZealandPreparing for OmicronOnce Omicron transmission is detected in the community, all of NZ will move to the red setting of the traffic light system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandExplained: Why Omicron spreads so fast - and why it's hard to modelHow do you model something as quick and dominant as Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.21 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandCovid crunch: Auckland lockdown cost $8 billionTreasury has calculated the cost of Auckland's August to November lockdown.21 Jan 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Omicron is coming': Supermarkets warn of potential purchase limits on stockFoodstuffs Emma Wooster said customers may start to see limits on certain products.21 Jan 02:41 AM
