PremiumPremiumConstructionAnalysts 'disappointed' Fletcher Building's $180m hole cuts share priceA blow-out in NZ International Convention Centre costs caused the share slump.05 Feb 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Super-spreader event' shuts school: 39 staff get Covid at teacher-only daySchool hopes today and Waitangi Day will act as a circuit-breaker.04 Feb 04:14 PM
New ZealandGovt mulls expanding inquiry into Covid-19 responsePublic consultation will begin this month on expanding the inquiry's scope.02 Feb 02:29 AM
WorldScottish minister accused of 'crocodile tears' in Covid inquiryNicola Sturgeon says she destroyed her messages, even after promising to hand them over.31 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandTobacco ties, recycling rules and Air NZ’s impact | Focus Morning Bulletin February 1, 2024Government ministers are asked to disclose tobacco industry links, what you can no longer put in your recycling bins and Air New Zealand's impact on our economy in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch31 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandRATs will remain free until at least the end of JuneThe current national supply of RATs was due to run out in February.31 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandDoctor accused of peddling Covid misinformation committed professional misconductHe was accused of overstating the number of confirmed deaths by the Pfizer vaccine.30 Jan 07:03 AM
New ZealandNurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20kAmanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.29 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandJust had Covid-19? This tricky variant was most likely behind itThe highly mutated JN.1 variant likely now makes up 80 per cent of NZ cases.27 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay among busiest areas in NZ for ambulance call-outsWeather events and Covid-19 are considered to be among reasons why.27 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementHow the pandemic changed the rules of personal financeOPINION: Four years ago, no one considered the toll Covid-19 would take.27 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeControversial bar owner storms out of court, accused of illegal anti-Ardern event“My vessel is damaged," Shayne La Rosa said as he left court, claiming his case dismissed.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHas NZ’s Covid-19 summer wave finally peaked yet?Modeller cautiously optimistic wave won't worsen as hundreds of hospitalisations reported.23 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandCar park scam, long Covid and leaked heart service report | Focus Morning Bulletin January 23, 2024Police investigate a car park scam during Foo Fighters concert, co-ordinated treatment strategy for long Covid and leaked report shows links to avoidable deaths. Video / 1News / NZHeraldWatch22 Jan 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Unmasking Covid complacency; one school uniform for all of NZOPINION: For those over 60, Covid can be debilitating and lethal.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialFifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATsOPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato foodbanks 'desperate' for donationsVinnies Hamilton is deciding if they should limit food parcels to six per family per year.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ignore ongoing Covid threat at our peril; female MPs and abuseOPINION: 'We have an enormous capacity to ignore things that harm us.'18 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentencedIt's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.18 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailedRoger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.17 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldChina’s population dropped for a second straight year after Covid lockdownsIt dropped by two million people in 2023 in the second straight annual fall.17 Jan 04:18 AM
Crime'I've paid a huge price': Anti-vax personality Liz Gunn to get day in court for airport scuffleThe controversial media personality says she was the victim.17 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandLatest Covid wave 'disproportionately' hospitalising Pacific peoplePasifika being admitted to hospital at rates 50 per cent higher than among Europeans.16 Jan 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 1374 days of pain – my life with long CovidNY Times: Giorgia Lupi first got Covid in 2020. It's been 'running the show' ever since.15 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandThousands arrive for big week of waka amaThousands of paddlers descend on Lake Karāpiro for waka ama contests.15 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandFifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATsNational Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.14 Jan 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The four biggest questions about Covid-19 facing NZ in 2024Covid-19 claimed more than 1300 Kiwi lives in 2023. What does another year mean for NZ?14 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldNearly 10,000 died from Covid-19 last month, fuelled by gatheringsIt comes as the most prominent variant spread globally.11 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandWhat tourism minister and Rotorua mayor talked about on Redwoods rideMatt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.11 Jan 12:51 AM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeace-keeping major general honoured for 39 years of serviceMajor General Evan Williams has served in the New Zealand Defence Force for over 39 years.09 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandKaikōura the busiest it's been in yearsKaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.09 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandFlights to fractures: Grounded flight attendant thrives as Hawke’s Bay ED nurseVictoria Congalton was offered her job back, but pursued her passion for nursing instead.09 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSummer Covid-19 wave likely to roll on for weeksSummer festivalgoers and organisers alike are being urged to be vigilant about Covid-19.09 Jan 04:18 AM