New ZealandAuckland parents split on kids returning to schoolSome parents and teachers are concerned about the decision to go back.30 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandThe Road Ahead: Into the North, the return of the virus and a Covid-19 shockAn epiphany and a national health crisis strike the NZ Herald's The Road Ahead project.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Davis: Lessons from the Auckland Covid-19 outbreakComment: If evidence was needed on our Balkanised health system, then this is it.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRest home 'premium' charges to be revealedA new deadline to resolve the issue has been set for October 1.30 Aug 07:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentMasking up? Employers urged to consider health and safety as workers returnCan an employer make you wear a mask?30 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland set for 'level 2.5': Two new cases as PM outlines new rules, fumes over Govt Facebook messageTwo new cases, lockdown leave confirmed, and anger from PM about wrong testing messages.30 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two new cases of Covid-19 as Auckland prepares to leave lockdownThere are two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. The numbers come as PM Jacinda Ardern thanked Aucklanders, who come out of lockdown tonight - but also urged them to "keep going" and do their part to keep the virus contained.Watch30 Aug 02:06 AM
New ZealandPM 'incredibly angry' over wrong test message for south, west AucklandersThe message went up on the Unite Against Covid-19 Facebook page and has led to confusion.30 Aug 01:29 AM
New ZealandQueues at testing stations after 'incorrect messaging'Queues for testing in West Auckland snaked around the block.29 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandAuckland 'ploughing ahead' with move to level 2, Minister of Health saysSource of Auckland's outbreak still a mystery as end of level 3 lockdown looms.29 Aug 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Ploughing ahead': Govt says it will move Auckland out of lockdown; experts want a rethinkBut the move down alert levels in Auckland may look a bit different to before.29 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandAuckland cluster: Virus tests may delay reopening of top Auckland girls schoolA St Cuthbert's sports team is being tested after playing against a MAGS team.29 Aug 06:20 PM
New ZealandAuckland lockdown lifts tonight: 13 new cases, 11 in the communityThere are now 133 cases linked to Auckland cluster and 18 to Mt Roskill "mini-cluster".29 Aug 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The quagmire of political advertisingEditorial: Seeing is believing, unless it's a dodgy promotion for a political party.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExperts' virus warning: Auckland not ready to move out of level 3'If you can work at home, you should continue to do so for the next few weeks.'29 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandHealth teams completed 200 tests linked to evangelical church clusterEarlier in the week, officials reported up to 400 people were at church wedding.29 Aug 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSix months with Covid: The inside story of NZ's extraordinary fightIt's the half-year anniversary of our first case of Covid-19. What's been happening?28 Aug 06:28 PM
New Zealand'Malicious': US Ambassador hits back at claims he dodged NZ isolationHe had recently returned from the US. So how did the US ambassador bypass NZ quarantine?28 Aug 05:39 PM
New Zealand'Chase is a living time bomb. He can go into cardiac arrest at any time'A toddler with Barth syndrome will die if he doesn't get a heart transplant in Australia.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand36 hours to ... freedom? Why Aucklanders won't recognise this new level 2Remember what level 2 was like? Here's a refresher on what it means - and what's changed.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Alert level 2.5': Expert calls for masks at schools and workplacesDr Michael Baker wants wider mask use than public transport, but not all experts agree.28 Aug 07:15 AM
New ZealandiPhone users report trouble with NZ Covid Tracer AppThe NZ Covid Tracer app hasn't been scanning diary entries for some iPhone users.28 Aug 05:13 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 12 new cases of Covid-19 in NZ, 11 in hospitalFinance Minister Grant Robertson and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay revealed there are 12 new cases of Covid-19 and urged anyone in Auckland that has symptoms to get tested today or this weekend. Video / PoolWatch28 Aug 01:30 AM
EntertainmentUp for auction: Artwork features Ardern and Bloomfield as superheroesYou could score an original art piece featuring Dr Ashley Bloomfield as Superman.28 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandStaffer at Govt agency helping lead fight against Covid-19 tests positiveAuckland MBIE office to get "thorough clean".28 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland schools to re-open Monday despite fresh transmission fearsAnother high school pupil tested positive on Thursday but classes are back Monday.28 Aug 12:22 AM
New Zealand$300 instant fines for no mask on buses, trainsAbout 600 people have been connected to the 'mini cluster'.27 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandUp in smoke: Cigarette sales plunge by almost 200 million a yearAbout 2132 million cigarettes were sold last year - 193 million fewer than 2018.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKathy Spencer: Health sector review won't help Canterbury DHBComment: Shuffling people from one agency to another is hugely costly and doesn't help.27 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleYour chance to win a lunch date with Dr Bloomfield closes tonightEver wondered if Dr Bloomfield reads a menu like it's the 1pm briefing?27 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 7 new cases of Covid-19 and mask rules outlinedHealth Minister Chris Hipkins and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay revealed there are seven new cases of Covid-19 in NZ and outlined mandatory mask wearing rules starting Monday. Video / PoolWatch27 Aug 01:24 AM
New ZealandMasks mandatory from Monday: Everything you need to knowNot wearing a mask on public transport punishable by $300 infringement notice.27 Aug 01:19 AM
New ZealandCommunity work for isolation booze runQueenstown man sentenced to 40 hours' community service, must pay $1000 for TV damage.27 Aug 12:55 AM
OpinionAnalysis | Why it's time for a more strategic approach to Covid-19COMMENT: NZ has done a good job reacting to Covid, now we must manage it constructively.27 Aug 12:35 AM
