KahuMāori, Pasifika inequities 'major' factor in Covid cluster's doubled hospital ratesAge, ethnicity and pre-existing conditions are driving the higher hospitalisation rates.04 Sep 04:17 AM
Politics12 more days - NZ to stay at level 2 and Auckland at 2.5There are five new Covid cases today - three in the community.04 Sep 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Five months too late': Peters criticises Govt's Covid response"We can be pretty confident that we are on top of this."03 Sep 09:05 PM
KahuMāori 50 per cent more likely to die from Covid-19, says new studyFindings show why Māori will likely have a significantly higher Covid-19 death rate.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases - Seven people in hospitalHealth Minister Chris Hipkins and director of the Auckland Regional Public Health Service Dr. William Rainger revealed there are two new cases of Covid-19 with more than 500 people being contacted each day at the peak of the Auckland outbreak. Video / PoolWatch03 Sep 01:14 AM
New ZealandOne community case; cluster 'contained', infections expected for weeks yetThe community case has been epidemiologically linked to the Auckland cluster.03 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandNo money to staff children's units at Christchurch HospitalOutgoing chief executive lays the blame for the DHB's deficit with the Government.02 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandThousands of GP nurses on strikePrimary health nurses are still being paid 10 percent less than DHB nurses.02 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandHe's had five negative Covid tests. Why his isolation stay has been extendedThe woman he was travelling with who tested positive gets out earlier than him.02 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: 5 new Covid cases, Collins v Ardern in ParliamentThree are in the community. All linked to the Mt Roskill mini cluster.02 Sep 02:06 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 5 new Covid-19 cases - 3 in the communityHealth Minister Chris Hipkins and director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield revealed there are five new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, with three linked to the Mt Roskill mini cluster. Video / PoolWatch02 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandDr Shane Reti: National's changed coronavirus responseMeet the opposition's most capable communicator in the age of Covid-19.01 Sep 11:01 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: 14 new Covid-19 cases in NZ with 146 linked to cluster Minister for Managed Isolation and Quarantine Megan Woods and Air Commodore Darryn Webb revealed there are 14 new Covid-19 cases in NZ now with 146 linked to the Auckland cluster. Video / PoolWatch01 Sep 01:23 AM
New ZealandCouple at centre of Bluff cluster share their story"I want to look back at that day, not everything after it," the bride said.31 Aug 08:12 AM
New ZealandTeenager receives strangers' Covid-19 test resultsNorth Shore's John McCarthy says he's concerned at the DHB's mishap.31 Aug 06:01 AM
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
