New ZealandFocus Live: Nearly 20,000 new Covid-19 community casesMarch 1 2022 There are nearly 20,000 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 373 people in hospital, nine of whom are in ICU, and just under 100,000 active cases.Watch01 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMeet the first NZer to legally use dried cannabis flower to treat pain"Patients like me, we are not interested in getting high and feeling stoned..."28 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandParliament buildings reinforced, some staff relocated after protesters' warningThe protesters show no sign of leaving.28 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandRemoval of self-isolation for vaxxed travellers 'sensible' - expertsDecision comes as 14,633 new community cases and 24 border cases were reported.28 Feb 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling to tread water': GPs battle burnout and doctor shortageBay of Plenty general practices face doctor burnout and vacancy-filling issues.27 Feb 04:38 PM
New ZealandSmoking among young teens hits record lowWhile fewer year 10s are smoking a survey has found an increase in vaping.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Protesters install permanent toilets plumbed into wastewater at ParliamentCalm scenes at Parliament this morning mark a strong contrast to clashes overnight.27 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 26th February WrapFebruary 26 2022 There were 13,606 new community cases of Covid-19 announced in New Zealand today.Watch26 Feb 01:58 AM
PoliticsThe protest leader, tinfoil hats and the conspiracy theoryTinfoil hats are in use at the Parliament camp amid claims of a Government radiation plot.25 Feb 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial report: Rest homes 'on verge of collapse' as Omicron threatensNurses are working double and even triple shifts - 24 hours - to plug gaps.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDesperate pharmacist on denying RATs to sick: 'I just feel so helpless'A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFive deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospitalOf the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.25 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandLive: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.24 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in school activities under phase 3February 25 2022 School students, unvaccinated or not, can now participate in all school activities, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. Hipkins said a week ago Covid-19 was in 1 in 10 schools, it's now in one in five.Watch24 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's like preparing for war': Health staff under pressure battling Omicron"They're saying 'I'm really tired now and I don't know how long I can do this'."24 Feb 07:04 PM
New Zealand'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South AucklandDr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.23 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: NZ moves to phase 3 of the Omicron responseFebruary 24 2022 New Zealand will move to phase 3 of the Omicron response at 11.59pm Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today.Watch23 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Positive test rate soars; fears widespread undiagnosed Covid casesThere were 3297 community cases reported yesterday.23 Feb 08:25 PM
New Zealand'At least two' positive Covid-19 test results among protestersHealth officials have been made aware of 'at least two' positive Covid-19 results.23 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandWhat Phase 3 of the Omicron plan will look likeThe Government signals a move to phase 3 of the Omicron response plan is nearby.23 Feb 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Huge backlog': Covid testing sites swamped - 10% of results taking longer than five daysSome community testing sites continue to face high demand leading to delays in processing.22 Feb 04:51 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: $140 million to support Māori and Pacific health providersFebruary 22 2022 Just over $140 million will be given to Māori and Pasifika health providers to help those communities hit the hardest in the current Covid outbreak.Watch21 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandDeputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreakThe Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.21 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother's bid to have child removed from 'anti-vax' father declined by Family CourtA 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.21 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Omicron surge and Wellington protestFebruary 21 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has provided details on the conditions under which vaccination mandates could be eased as protests continue around Parliament's grounds.Watch21 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandLive: 2365 new Covid cases today; two deaths reported; 116 people in hospitalThis brings the total Covid deaths to 55 since the outbreak began nearly two years ago.21 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandLive: Records tumble - 2522 new cases, 100 in hospital, RATs for Auckland casesThere were 1901 community Covid cases on Saturday and 1929 on Friday.19 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugsAlmost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.19 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandThe Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptakeUnboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 19th February WrapFebruary 19 2022 There were 1901 new Covid-19 cases in the community today as more people head to Wellington's protester-occupied Parliament grounds. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard / Mike ScottWatch19 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandLive: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surgeThat brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.18 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid's upward trajectory continues, pressure mounts on testing sitesThere were 1929 cases of Covid-19 in the community yesterday.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecord 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delaysExperts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.18 Feb 01:12 AM
