New ZealandAuckland's almost-four-month lockdown, in numbersOn the afternoon of August 17, a single case of Delta was detected in the community.02 Dec 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWill high vaccination rates help weather new variant?New York Times: With an 80% vaccination rate, the world looks to see how Spain copes.02 Dec 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Be ready with their evidence': Checkpoint plan welcomed by iwiThe move comes after the Government refused a request from iwi leaders.02 Dec 09:20 PM
New ZealandThree new Covid cases in New Plymouth, trio of schools closedThe New Plymouth family have a known link to an existing case in Rotorua.02 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandLive: Day one in traffic light system 'a step into the unknown'The traffic light system is all go, officially, today.02 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandFreedom Day! 'Life is going to start to feel a lot more normal' - HipkinsEager Aucklanders had the opportunity to get the to pub as the clock hit midnight.02 Dec 08:43 PM
WorldWe wish you an Omicron Christmas: Superspreader party leads to 50 casesAt least 50 were infected after a company put on a Christmas party for staff.02 Dec 07:26 PM
New ZealandQueenstown council disappointed frontline staff threatenedIt will be a requirement for people to use their My Vaccine Pass to enter most facilities.02 Dec 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOmicron could knock a fragile economic recovery off trackNew York Times: Impact on growth and inflation isn't likely to be known for several weeks.02 Dec 07:22 PM
New ZealandMajor funding boost for ICU as country moves to traffic light systemAuckland mayor says it's fantastic that Aucklanders will be able to enjoy more freedom.02 Dec 06:10 PM
WorldDelta outbreak pummels US as Omicron loomsThe Midwest and New England are being particularly hard hit.02 Dec 06:08 PM
WorldWhite supremacists target Aboriginals over vaccinesWest Australian premier warns of targeted misinformation campaign.02 Dec 05:58 PM
New ZealandCouncillor locked out by ban on unvaccinatedOfficial barred as vaccine pass requirement for public facilities comes into force.02 Dec 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just trying to survive': Cafe trials vaccine pass ahead of traffic light systemThe cafe trialled using vaccine passes the day before the traffic light system started.02 Dec 05:11 PM
New ZealandCheers! Auckland bars readied for reopeningNerves and excitement combine as hospitality prepares to reopen the doors.02 Dec 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: 'Not out of the woods' - Sir Brian Roche on the risks over summerSir Brian Roche on future challenges: 'On the face of it, the system is all ready to go."02 Dec 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Dream come true': Restaurants welcome dine-in customers as Auckland turns 'red'The Restaurant Association says the traffic light system is challenging for the industry.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland pubs open doors as NZ enters traffic light systemAuckland pubs are back in business with midnight openings as NZ enters the traffic light system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 01:07 PM
WorldOmicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathomIt is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.02 Dec 08:49 AM
WorldNew Omicron case in Australia a child in NSWNSW health authorities have revealed a key difference in this latest infection.02 Dec 07:28 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesEmirates steps up NZ flights, what it will take to bring back A380sDuring the pandemic Emirates has flown 40,000 Kiwis and 2 million vaccine doses to NZ.02 Dec 04:44 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines postponed to Easter WeekendAfter weeks of speculation, ticketholders finally have answers.02 Dec 04:30 AM
New Zealand'A circus': Australian deportees seen crying and drunk in Auckland CBDA nearby business owner said one man came in crying and intoxicated.02 Dec 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan asked to move out after vaccination refusalLandlords cannot ask tenants about their vaccine status.02 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe region warned about huge spike in Covid cases this monthPrincipals have been warned they may need to help manage their community's Covid response.02 Dec 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWHO reopens debate over fairness of pandemic responseNew York Times: WHO says response from wealthy counties to Omicron is unfair.02 Dec 01:40 AM
World'Vast increase': Chilling warning as country's Covid cases double in a dayScientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases.02 Dec 01:34 AM
OpinionTraffic light framework? What colour is this? This is a scandal!"There's no orange. There's not even an amber. There's just ... yellow."02 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 2nd December WrapThe country prepares to move into the Covid-19 Protection framework a.k.a traffic light system. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandLive: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near NelsonEighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.01 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow many schools, daycares have been hit by Covid?Schools have become a major vector for the virus overseas.01 Dec 10:21 PM
BusinessSir Ian Taylor: The warning we should have heeded in May 2020Sir Ian Taylor poses a few more questions to the Government.01 Dec 09:36 PM
BusinessAuckland house prices up 18 per cent annuallyHouse sales market close to returning to a more normal supply/demand situation.01 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandPrimary school student at Whenuapai School in West Auckland tests positiveHealth teams are still trying to work out if the student was infectious while at school.01 Dec 08:39 PM
