VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 17th NovemberKiwis will be able to travel to and from Auckland in time for Christmas as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed the Government’s upcoming plans. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell Watch17 Nov 05:21 AM
New ZealandWoman's plea for MIQ exemption to visit dying sisterWith her sister given just days to live, one woman is challenging MIQ to show compassion.17 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins: Police officers 'know what's coming'The Auckland regional boundary is ready for vaccinated or tested people on December 1517 Nov 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Covid-19 lab-leak theory: 'I've had death threats'Times: Dr Alina Chan is planning to change her name after her Covid-19 investigation.17 Nov 05:00 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines faces cancellation unless vax rates increase in festival hotspotCurrently, in the Tairāwhiti DHB only 71 per cent have received both jabs.17 Nov 04:59 AM
New ZealandDoctor under investigation after controversial Covid videos fights to halt investigationHer lawyer argues she was presenting as a doctor in a personal capacity.17 Nov 04:39 AM
BusinessMy Covid Confusion: Why users are getting vaccine pass error messagesOPINION: Chris Keall on why things have gone wrong today.17 Nov 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid apartment home isolation guide: Checklist out from chiefsConcerns include air conditioning, adjacent balconies, and access to communal areas.17 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Police Association boss reacts to Auckland border announcementPresident of the Police Association Chris Cahill weighs in on the Government’s announcements on the Auckland border to lift, and police tasked with spot-checking travellers. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandExperts: 'Inevitable' Covid-19 cases will crop up once Auckland's border opensThe greatest impact will be on communities with the least resources, experts say.17 Nov 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."17 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandUp to 40% of early learning centres could lose teacher over vax mandate: lobbyBut high school lobby says only a 'tiny amount' of secondary teachers unvaxxed.17 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland border explained: Who can go in and out?Rule breakers could face a $1000 fine.17 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsAuckland border to lift on December 15; 194 Covid cases, 1 new deathThree months into lockdown, Auckland learns when it will be able to get a break.17 Nov 01:29 AM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi announces Māori Party Covid-19 policyTe Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi announces the party’s Covid-19 policy. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandTop Towns: And the winner is ... first place to reach 90% full vaccination revealedThe Herald began its Top Towns initiative at the start of October.17 Nov 01:04 AM
TravelSeeing Red: Auckland's upcoming travel rules explainedWhat will travel look like for Kiwi from 15 December17 Nov 12:54 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 194 new cases, Auckland border to lift on Dec 15November 17 2021 People will be able to travel to or from Auckland from December 15 if they have received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine or have returned a negative test. There are 194 cases of Covid-19 in the community today and a further person has died with the virus.Watch17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Uni academic says colleague's Covid paper has 'major error'The paper's co-author says it has now been retracted and the figure was 'unrealistic'.16 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandMasterton Covid cases linked to Killer BeezA number of gang members travelled from around the country to Masterton for a weekend.16 Nov 11:35 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori calls for Govt mandates to be scrappedCo-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the Government has failed Maori in its response.16 Nov 11:15 PM
Kahu94% kura staff have had at least one dose of Covid vaccineThe vast majority of kura kaupapa Māori and kohanga reo staff have had the first dose.16 Nov 10:37 PM
LifestyleCovid technology leads to no-pee pregnancy testA new saliva-based pregnancy test could be a game-changer for potential new mums.16 Nov 10:09 PM
PoliticsWatch live: How ready are we for Delta spreading? Hipkins, Bloomfield face MPsHow prepared was the Government for the escalation in case numbers?16 Nov 09:45 PM
TravelBrisbane for Xmas: South Island travel agent charters quarantine-free flightThe Charter aims to deliver Aussies home quarantine free, in time for Christmas.16 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandLive: Auckland border decision today, vaccine passes launchAucklanders will find out today when they will be able to leave the city.16 Nov 09:25 PM
New ZealandSchools back in session for AucklandPrimary and Intermediate schools return today.16 Nov 08:42 PM
New ZealandLive: Vaccine pass site crashes under demand - all you need to knowIt comes ahead of a signalled move to the traffic light system soon after November 29.16 Nov 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom Sydney to Vienna, the rise of the unvaccinated underclassIn Australia you can't get in the same car, while Austria is locking them down.16 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandBill blunder: Hounded by debt collector for $4000 MIQ invoice - she'd never been in oneMIQ says it was a 'unique' situation because the two woman had the same name and address.16 Nov 08:19 PM
BusinessSir Ian Taylor's MIQ logbook: Rules need to make sense to be effectiveOur Covid response strategy has lost its ways, writes Sir Ian Taylor.16 Nov 08:14 PM
Opinion'It still haunts me': A vaccination plea from an ICU nurse in LondonAotearoa has a rare opportunity to avoid carnage for the unvaccinated.16 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health cold calls autistic 12-year-old over vaccine statusThe Ministry has apologised for calling a 12-year-old about his vaccine status.16 Nov 07:52 PM
New Zealand'Start testing NZ classrooms': Covid top 10 killer of children in USCovid-19 is a top-10 killer of US children, and a US expert says New Zealand should learn.16 Nov 07:42 PM