New ZealandAuckland, Waikato stay in level 3, Northland to level 2 this weekPM promises a plan this week for Auckland's path out of lockdown.18 Oct 04:45 AM
SportChiefs and Māori All Blacks star Sean Wainui dies in car crashSean Wainui has died in a car crash in Omanawa, near Tauranga, at the age of 25.18 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandPM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130kSuper Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.16 Oct 07:00 AM
RoyalsPrince William talks unicorns during his first Instagram Q&APrince William had a bit of fun answering fan questions on Instagram.15 Oct 07:46 PM
TravelAmerica's most 'gram-worthy art museums revealedOne American museum has been posted on Instagram nearly 400,000 times.14 Oct 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Covid spreading in Auckland': Chris Hipkins' warning as he urges Kiwis to get vaccinatedAshley Bloomfield said Chris Hipkins had described the 'shift we are seeing here'.13 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandLive: 55 new Covid cases, Northland and Waikato in level 3 until MondayHipkins reveals the latest on alert levels.12 Oct 11:47 PM
PoliticsLive: Auckland rules to stay; Northland, Waikato to level 2 on Friday; Expert warns of Xmas at homeCabinet has also decided on who will get mandatory jabs.11 Oct 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Freaking out': Epidemiologist after 60 new cases announcedExpert now wants PM to reveal a series of vaccine mandates today.10 Oct 03:49 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Every Northlander needs to stay home' - region to level 3 after Auckland woman with Covid visitedChris Hipkins announces Northland to move into level 3 tonight, at least until Tuesday.08 Oct 04:50 AM
PoliticsRapid antigen testing pilot approved after months of delayThe Government has approved a rapid antigen testing pilot.07 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand39 new Covid cases, person with virus dies in AucklandAuckland today enters day 50 of its lockdown as restrictions ease slightly.06 Oct 12:37 AM
BusinessFacebook's back, mega outage costs Zuckerberg more than $8bThe outage is hitting the Facebook share price hard.04 Oct 10:28 PM
New ZealandPath to freedom: Bloomfield signals another 4-8 weeks of restrictionsThree-step plan for Auckland begins on Tuesday night.04 Oct 09:05 AM
New ZealandRoad out for Auckland: Small bubbles to mix outdoors from WednesdayCovid restrictions to be relaxed as Government acknowledges elimination strategy is over.04 Oct 03:00 AM
BusinessPandora Papers: Massive leak exposes offshore assets of world leaders, billionaires and other powerful figuresA major global financial investigation by the Herald and around 150 media organisations.03 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new casesThe new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.03 Oct 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDerek Cheng: Lockdown looms for Waikato; Auckland level 2 hopes dashedComment: The response will show if the Government's elimination strategy is sincere.02 Oct 10:30 PM
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New Zealand'Needed to put matter to end': Harrowing scenes as shot man loaded into ambulanceThe man was armed with a firearm when he was shot by police.30 Sep 01:34 AM
PoliticsMichael Baker on the Government's 'less cautious' plan to reopen borders"I think a month is a long time in a pandemic, so six months is almost an entirety."29 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Loosen up my buckle': Wellington home chefs cook-off for best lockdown burgerMore than 400 entries were received for the lockdown burger challenge.29 Sep 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand90% Project: Act leader David Seymour's borders and bounty vax planDavid Seymour has proposed a $100 bounty for the stragglers in the vaccination rollout.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse Jenny: 'When people plead for the vaccine ... it's far too late'Nurse Jenny recounts the tragically sad stories for the unvaccinated in ICU.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSelf-isolation travel trial capped at 150 people; RSE bubble to reopen from OctoberIt comes as Auckland's Covid outbreak looks to be coming further under control.27 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandExclusive: No jab, no entry - PM outlines likely benefits for the vaccinatedWill the PM get a tattoo she has long wanted if we hit 90 per cent?24 Sep 05:00 PM
World20 seconds of terror - Melbourne rocked by 5.9 quake, aftershockMelbourne has been rocked by a rare earthquake.22 Sep 01:34 AM
Technology'The world must wake up': UN chief outlines crisis that needs fixingGuterres speaks of hope in face of 'cascade of crises'.21 Sep 07:50 PM
LifestyleTop Auckland restaurants serving up in level 3Indulge in some take-away to celebrate Auckland's move from level 4.21 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland to level 3 for two weeks, rest of NZ to stay at level 2It comes as three new cases emerged outside the Auckland lockdown overnight.20 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland moves to level 3 - what does that mean for you?People are still legally required to stay within their household bubble.20 Sep 04:21 AM
New Zealand22 new Covid cases in community as Cabinet meets on alert levelThe Government is meeting to decide on alert levels for Auckland and Waikato.20 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandLive: Covid curve-ball - Auckland down and Waikato up to level 3? New school cases prompt rethinkMangatangi School issued a notice on Facebook saying it will close today.19 Sep 09:10 PM
New ZealandThe Herald launches The 90% Project, major campaign to get Kiwis vaccinatedThe Herald is launching the 90% campaign to raise our vaccination rate.16 Sep 11:50 PM
