New ZealandAuckland Uni student tests positive for Covid, cases at two big schoolsTwo big schools and the University of Auckland linked to Covid cases.20 Aug 09:56 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Nationwide lockdown extendedA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Aug 09:09 AM
New ZealandSecond big corporate hit by Covid exposure event scare - 1000 nationwide attendees alertedPeople at the Auckland event last Friday came from around the country.20 Aug 08:51 AM
New ZealandCountdown to make nationwide cut in opening hours, plus temporary store closuresSome people hoping to fit in a late-night shopping visit might need to revise their plans.20 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandNurses who live with close contacts asked to workNurses at Auckland hospitals are being called in to work due to severe staff shortages.20 Aug 05:53 AM
New ZealandAlert level 4 extended across NZ, first Wellington locations of interest revealed after 3 new cases11 new Covid cases, including three in Wellington, brings the total to 31 community cases.20 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandHow are scientists modelling the Covid-19 Delta outbreak?Modellers expect the outbreak to number around 100 cases. How do they come to that figure?20 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandLive: Bar worker at huge event tests positive, host Hilary Barry one of 1000 contacts isolatingHundreds attended corporate awards event held at Spark Arena last week.20 Aug 05:15 AM
New Zealand31 Covid cases; infected capital trio travelled by car and plane from AucklandEleven new cases today, including three in the capital, lockdown decision at 3pm.20 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandAlbany testing centre security staff cop abuseConfusion has caused some people waiting for tests to lash out verbally at security staff.20 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandWaiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilitiesTwo more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.20 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandMan drove 2 hours trying to get Covid vaccine, sites all shutThe man visited seven vaccination sites in Levin and Ōtaki but they were all shut.20 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Hundreds could die if NZ re-opened without health measures - studyReopening NZ without measures like lockdowns may mean more than 11,000 hospitalisations.20 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandNurses union reveals shortage of PPE amid outbreakThose working on the frontline are the most exposed and least protected, union warns.19 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandCovid cases reported in Wellington; North Shore Hospital patient infectedExperts say the Government is likely to extend the nationwide lockdown today.19 Aug 10:12 PM
VideoFocus: Essential workers face gigantic queues for Covid-19 testsEssential workers Joshua van Wyk and Megan Flatt arrived at the Northcote testing centre at 7.10am to find about 200 cars in front of them in the queue. Video / Adam PearseWatch19 Aug 10:11 PM
LifestyleWhat it's like living with chronic joint pain at 22Arthritis doesn't just affect older people - I've lived with it since I was 14 years old.19 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNgāti Hine Health Trust vaccinating more than 400 a dayNorthland DHB does more than 600 Covid tests in a day.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | The latest infoA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Aug 07:28 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 outbreak: The weekend Delta came to CoromandelInside the perfect weekend getaway that brought Covid-19 to a small town.19 Aug 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Worrying time' for school community: Avondale College principalImmediate focus on supporting each other and following health guidelines, principal says.19 Aug 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldVaccine effectiveness against Covid may wane, studies findNew York Times: Some scientists say not everyone needs a booster shot.19 Aug 03:15 AM
World120km outside their hotspot: Tradies busted breaking NSW lockdownWorkers fled when police arrived.19 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared - virologist; 11 new cases, 2 in hospitalNZ's Delta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared, a virologist says.19 Aug 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Piece of the puzzle we're looking for' - outbreak linked to Sydney returnee; 11 new cases, 2 in hospitalTwo people are now in hospital, police confirm arrests for lockdown flouters.19 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Hospital testing all staff and patients for CovidHere's what we know about the infected nurse and the hospital's response.19 Aug 01:33 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 11 new Covid-19 community cases, 21 in totalAugust 19 2021 There are now 21 Delta Covid-19 cases in Auckland, including two in hospital.Watch19 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandVaccinations resume today - how to get a jab during level 4Here's the advice on getting the Pfizer jab in lockdown.18 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandPolice called to deal with snowboarders, families flouting lockdown in QueenstownPolice called out to deal with people flouting lockdown rules in the snowy South.18 Aug 11:40 PM
New Zealand2km queues at testing sites, police managing trafficQueues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.18 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLiving with OCD in a pandemicNew York Times: Covid made things worse for OCD. But it also came with a silver lining.18 Aug 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Flowery sunshine': Florist gives away flowers in community at centre of outbreakFlowers bound for dump were given away by florist spreading sunshine as lockdown loomed.18 Aug 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Possibly a bigger outbreak': Expert predicts longer lockdown; 'Dangerous' locations of interest; Aucklanders queue to be testedThere are now 10 cases of Delta in New Zealand and almost 70 locations of interest.18 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why genome sequencing is crucial to this outbreakResults are to be announced today. Why are they important?18 Aug 09:22 PM