New Zealand'As ready as we can be': Testing labs gear up to triple output during Omicron wave"We're a lot better off now than we were when Delta came."28 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandDunedin man known for charity thieved ailing father for gamblingThe 91-year-old died in 2019 never knowing of what his son was doing.27 Jan 09:01 PM
PoliticsLive: At least 12 Soundsplash Covid cases; four new Omicron locationsCovid hangover after weekend festival, truckies wonder about future Omicron rules.27 Jan 08:04 PM
TravelMore business travel, more body fat, says new studyA recent dive in business travel may be good for workers' waistlines.27 Jan 07:34 PM
LifestyleDeath of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniformsRedesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.27 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandMum going blind delays getting help due to no petrol money, car or childcare. She's not the only one'Almost certainly her outcome was worsened as a result of the delay,' doctor says.27 Jan 06:26 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
New ZealandAn N95, surgical mask or cloth? What you need to knowThe Government has doubled down on the importance of wearing a face covering.27 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandMāori Health Authority would fix inequity of Covid response, submitters sayThere are calls to strengthen commitments in the bill to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.27 Jan 03:25 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 ZealandAdoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlightsFight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.27 Jan 12:24 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 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 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
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
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
New ZealandBrian Tamaki bail appeal: Will be released from prison 'very shortly'The hearing took place in the Auckland High Court today.26 Jan 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingEssential medications rationed due to supply shortagesEssential medications rationed, supplies short, pharmacists cancel maternity leave.26 Jan 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Why aerosols raise Omicron's indoor riskIf you're sitting in a bar in an Omicron epidemic, should you be worried? Experts explain.26 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandInequity emerging early in Auckland's 5-11yo vaccine rolloutSchools are understood to play a big role in making the rollout more equitable.26 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Prove you are telling the truth': Testing provider calls out Govt over rapid antigen testsOne testing provider isn't sure Ashley Bloomfield is telling the truth.26 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandFocus: Everything you need to know about the new Covid-19 mask rulesAll you need to know about the new mask-wearing protocol as Omicron cases increase and the country settles into the orange setting of the traffic light system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Three-stage plan for Omicron revealedJanuary 26 2022 The Government has released its three-phased approach in how it will tackle the Omicon variant spreading through the community.Watch26 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Every day of learning counts': Closing schools should be last resort, experts sayGovernment urged to make decisions with children at the centre.26 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandTesting surge in Palmerston North, no new Omicron cases todayJetstar check-In at the capital's domestic airport is the latest location of interest.25 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandLake Alice Hospital: Accused psychiatrist dies at age 92He was accused of using electric shocks and paralysing drugs to punish patients.25 Jan 10:31 PM
New ZealandNew mask rules 'don't go far enough'; Govt to reveal more on plan for OmicronIt comes as testing capacity is boosted and new mask rules introduced.25 Jan 09:25 PM
LifestyleThe secret skills of an extremely productive personWhy are some people seemingly so much more productive than others?25 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleSeven ways to boost your immunity in a Covid worldAre you doing everything you can to be as healthy and well as possible?25 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTuberculosis vaccine effective at preventing serious Covid-19 illness, early finding showsThe findings can be incorporated into the design of future Covid vaccines and therapies.25 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We may never know': Boy undiagnosed after month in hospitalThe family say Bowden is making progress but anticipated a 'very long road' to recovery.25 Jan 04:13 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Why Govt's health remedy is a failOPINION: Government's big plan will change everything and nothing.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
