New ZealandWFH, smaller gatherings likely to be part of Govt's Omicron planDirector-general of health says further restrictions don't necessarily mean lockdowns.17 Jan 09:39 PM
WorldFourth vaccine shows limited results with Omicron: Israel studyThe preliminary results raised questions about Israel's decision to offer another shot.17 Jan 09:18 PM
New Zealand30 days in MIQ because he can't be isolated from infected partnerOfficials suggested he should catch Covid-19 to avoid a longer stay.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown Top 10 holiday park new high-risk location of interestThe park was visited by a positive case between January 9 and 11.17 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandAnti-vaccine protestors approach Auckland parents and childrenAnti-vaccine protestors approach parents and children waiting for vaccination on Auckland's North Shore. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 18 Jan, 2022Delayed discussions see Northland stuck in red, significant damage and first death reported in Tonga and Brian Tamaki spends his first night in the cells in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch17 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandTraffic light system may need changing, Bloomfield saysThe MoH is looking at whether to tweak the traffic light system in the face of Omicron.17 Jan 06:46 PM
LifestyleBizarre Covid booster shot side effect explainedThe reaction is being reported at more than fives times that of the first or second dose.17 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandLive: Traffic light system needs overhaul for Omicron - experts'Omicron will behave very differently; it needs a different set of interventions.'17 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandParents taking Government to court to stop vaccine rollout for kidsGroup says the approval of Pfizer's vaccine for kids was flawed and illegal.17 Jan 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has NZ's luck run out with Omicron?OPINION: One step forward but possibly a step back in the battle against Omicron.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Confusing messaging': Only half of vaccination centres available for kidsParents are being turned away from their local GP and pharmacy.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland daycare to close after contact with Covid caseA west Auckland daycare will be closed on Tuesday following a confirmed Covid-19 case.17 Jan 08:33 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Omicron shift in Europe: Pandemic or endemic?New York Times: A number of governments have changed their approaches to the coronavirus.17 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHalting progress and happy accidents: How mRNA vaccines were madeNew York Times: Covid vaccines drew upon long-buried discoveries.17 Jan 05:00 AM
BusinessFour areas where house values shot up by $550,000+ last yearAll 966 suburbs covered by CoreLogic's latest data recorded an increase in median values.17 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHealth officials apologise for long vaccination queuesThe demand spiked as children between 5 and 11 years old became eligible for vaccination.17 Jan 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'In debt, camping out': Business owners stuck in Aus, forced to sell houseOffers of more than $1.1 million are being sought for home at Amberley.17 Jan 04:24 AM
New Zealand'A sad day': Brian Tamaki speaks out after bail refused - now behind bars for 10 daysThe controversial church leader was arrested this morning at his Auckland home.17 Jan 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Very intense': Experts list steps Govt needs to take to fight OmicronOmicron has lead to a dramatic spike in cases globally.17 Jan 03:57 AM
Entertainment'Waste of oxygen': Kiwi star slams Brian Tamaki after arrestThe star of stage and screen didn't mince words when it came to the 'apostle'.17 Jan 02:41 AM
LifestyleProminent Byron Bay anti-vax tarot card reader 'in ICU with Covid'Woman is one of many unvaccinated Covid patients in Australia's anti-vaxxer capital.17 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern gets her booster jabPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke the media about the booster vaccination roll-out and COVID vaccines for children before going to get her booster jab.Watch17 Jan 12:32 AM
New Zealand16 community cases, 67 contacts linked to MIQ worker with OmicronThirty people are in hospital with the virus.17 Jan 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My dad's going to prison for what?': At home with Brian Tamaki as he is arrestedHerald reporter David Fisher was there as Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki was arrested.16 Jan 11:54 PM
New Zealand'When, not if' we will see Omicron in the community - PMJacinda Ardern says the Omicron variant adds volatility to the situation.16 Jan 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSupply chain woes could worsen as China imposes new Covid lockdownsNew York Times: Zero-tolerance policy could throw a wrench in the global conveyor belt.16 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandHundreds of unvaccinated firefighters stood downA few hundred firefighters have chosen not to get vaccinated.16 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Brian Tamaki arrested - farewell kiss before led away by policeTamaki has arrived at Mt Eden prison after being arrested at home this morning.16 Jan 09:55 PM
VideoFocus Live: Brian Tamaki arrested over bail breachBrian Tamaki was arrested for breaching his bail conditions on Monday 17 January. His supporters have been protesting outside the Mt. Eden correctional facility since he arrived. Video / David Fisher / Brett PhibbsWatch16 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandDays before extent of Omicron spread known, Covid modeller suggestsMichael Plank said it was a timely reminder for people to 'scan in everywhere'.16 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Political prisoner' - Crowd gathers as Tamaki charged with bail breachA crowd of supporters have gathered outside remand centre.16 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Dog's breakfast': Child vaccine rollout marred with hour-long queuesToday is the first day those aged 5-11 have been able to get the Covid jab.16 Jan 08:11 PM
TravelSydney woman's holiday goes from tropical to tragic after catching CovidOne woman got more than she bargained for during a long-awaited holiday.16 Jan 07:46 PM
