WorldAustralian PM's quarantine BBQ sparks outrage - and some supportA photo of Scott Morrison behind the BBQ has sparked outrage for one reason.09 Oct 10:56 PM
WorldSingapore expands quarantine-free travel, eyes 'new normal'Singapore is opening its borders to reach a "new normal" to live with Covid-19.09 Oct 10:34 PM
WorldVictoria outbreak grows by 1890 cases, roadmap remains 'on track'The number of lives lost during the outbreak in Victoria has now risen to 85.09 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandLive: Positive Auckland case's visit to several BOP shops; pop-up testing under way"I just need to know they've got it under control," mayor says after Katikati case.09 Oct 09:46 PM
New ZealandSpeeding car's driver flees checkpoint, rolls and crashesThe driver burst through Auckland's southern border before being spiked by police, rolling and crashing the car near the Waterview Tunnel. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 09:11 PM
CompaniesVaccine certificates need legal backing - hospitality sectorHospitality businesses broadly support vaccine certificates but want legal protection.09 Oct 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Oh s***' - Positive Bay of Plenty case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' borderInfected person had been granted an exemption to cross the boundary from Auckland.09 Oct 04:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland GP's open letter: 'I was vaccine-hesitant. Then my mum died of Covid'COMMENT: I hope you may think about getting the jab sooner rather than later.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather Du Plessis-Allan: Don't mourn elimination, it was holding us backCOMMENT: The Beehive has now admitted we will probably never be free of Covid again.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVaccination 'our best shot' at a normal summer: LadyhawkeProtecting the young also made getting vaccinated a 'no-brainer' for the Kiwi musician.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expertIt's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid mum: Prem baby dies; nurses' anger over safety measures"What is concerning our members is the poor planning," the nurses' union says.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Oh s***' - Positive BOP case, mayor tells of 'pretty leaky' borderWinston Peters has claimed the positive case was brought to Northland by the Mongrel Mob.09 Oct 05:43 AM
New ZealandBlack Power gang members get vaccinated against Covid'Getting vaccinated is a significant contribution to public health'.09 Oct 05:20 AM
New ZealandMob leader calls on Winston Peters to apologise over Northland Covid claimsHarry Tam has hit back after Winston Peters went public with the incendiary claims.09 Oct 03:59 AM
WorldVictoria 'on track' to reach 3000 daily Covid-19 casesThe grim milestone could be reached by the end of this month.09 Oct 02:59 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 9th Oct WrapThe Ministry of Health has announced a new Covid case in a person in the Bay of Plenty this evening. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Ten new sites in Auckland and RaglanThere are 10 new locations of interest tonight.09 Oct 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSingapore planned to reopen - then it got cold feetNew York Times: The country is a case study for others transitioning away from zero Covid.09 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandMissing diver found dead off West Auckland beachPolice were notified about 8.25am today and the body was found shortly before 10am.09 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandPM: 'Large gaps' in women's movements but no evidence of gang linkArdern denies claims the Government is withholding information on the Northland case.09 Oct 12:41 AM
New Zealand'A lot of happy memories': PM's emotional Murupara pit stopJacinda Ardern visited Murupara during her quickfire tour of the eastern North Island.09 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern expected to address Northland outbreakThe PM will be front the media from Ruatōria on the East Coast during her vaccine tour.08 Oct 11:09 PM
WorldBrazil tops 600,000 virus deaths amid doubts about DeltaBrazil has topped 600,000 virus deaths as it attempts to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.08 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandLive: Stark warning for Auckland cases as Peters claims Mongrel Mob link to woman in Northland scareGrowing uncertainty as New Zealand moves into uncharted phase of the pandemic.08 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandLive: Peters' TV claims - woman at centre of Northland scare 'linked to Mongrel Mob'Mayor: 'We've worked hard and now some bloody idiot has come and buggered it up.'08 Oct 09:20 PM
New ZealandKiwi Covid survivor recalls moment he watched brother die on ZoomThe 60yo lost two brothers to Covid while he lay in hospital fighting the virus as well.08 Oct 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Selfish': Northlanders fume over positive case's actions, unwillingness to helpChange in alert level will hurt businesses and holidaymakers, one mayor says.08 Oct 08:15 PM
KahuDelta in Taranaki would be 'perfect storm' for Māori - health officialsNew Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom does not think it is possible to keep Delta out.08 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandNorthland DoC campsite, dairy and hotel new locations of interestIt is believed a contact of the Covid-positive case visited the site between October 3-5.08 Oct 07:19 PM
WorldMaskless teacher caught in shock actA US teacher is facing termination after breathing heavily in a student's face.08 Oct 07:14 PM
World'People will die': Grim warning as Victoria's reopening plan is criticisedThere are growing fears Victoria's reopening plan could prove disastrous.08 Oct 06:45 PM
New ZealandDriver dies in two-car crash in Auckland, road closedThe driver of one vehicle - the sole occupant - was killed.08 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandFive iwi checkpoints planned across NorthlandThe Covid-positive woman is understood to have travelled as far north as Paihia.08 Oct 05:49 PM