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
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
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 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 ZealandNew vaccination centre prepping for OmicronThe new centre has replaced the indoor site for walk-ins in Westgate.25 Jan 12:24 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 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
New ZealandLive: 'Simultaneous' Delta, Omicron outbreaks feared; 50,000 daily cases worst scenarioOmicron: 'It's almost certain that this is going to take off and get big.'24 Jan 07:40 PM
New Zealand'We are all good': Motueka family at centre of Omicron outbreakFamily isolates in motel as NZ deals with outbreak.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmicron: How did this outbreak start? What we've learned so farAs NZ battles its first major Omicron cluster, experts suggest how it may have started.24 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandOne vaccination clinic with bookings for children in Chch till next weekBookings become available at the Ngā Hau e Whā Marae on Thursday.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandPain relief, medicine stripped from chemist and supermarket shelvesThe Ministry of Health advised having pain-relief on hand in case of getting Omicron.24 Jan 01:52 AM
