New Zealand'Dodged a bullet': Has Coromandel escaped Delta outbreak?Relief as it appears no one in the Coromandel has caught Covid, despite initial visit.26 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand'It's been full on': Covid testing centre staff reveal life on the frontlineThey are the frontline in our fight against Covid. These are their stories.26 Aug 04:00 AM
WorldMan in his 30s dies in his home in Sydney Delta outbreak"They all deteriorated at home," says health officer on deaths as NSW tops 1000 cases.26 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandPoll: Over 60% want alert level change in South Island if no casesHerald readers shared their thoughts in an online poll.26 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg answers questions from MPsEpidemiologist Sir David Skegg answers Covid-19 questions from MPsWatch26 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Delta outbreak: Churchgoers told to 'keep the faith' as new testing clinic opens upChurchgoers affected in the country's biggest Covid cluster are being encouraged to "keep the faith" as they continue to be urged to get tested. Video / Brett Phibbs Watch26 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandTwo new community cases in Wellington, in isolation while infectiousOn day 9 of nationwide alert level 4 lockdown, Wellington's case numbers sit at 14.26 Aug 01:30 AM
WorldAussie outbreaks: Record 1,029 cases in NSW, 80 case surge in VictoriaBoth NSW and Victoria are struggling to control their Delta outbreaks.26 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 68 new Covid-19 community cases - 277 in totalThere are 68 new Delta cases in New Zealand today, bringing the overall total of the Covid outbreak to 277 people. 263 are in Auckland and 14 are in Wellington.Watch26 Aug 01:00 AM
OpinionHamish ClarkHamish Clark: Why South Islanders care about Auckland this Delta outbreakWe love you Auckland but we don't love Covid.26 Aug 12:51 AM
New ZealandWhat goes on inside a deep clean at the supermarketSupermarkets undertake a "deep clean" after being visited by someone with Covid.26 Aug 12:31 AM
New ZealandCountdown worker has Covid; more than 2100 staff isolating nationwideThere are two exposure times at the supermarket when the staff member was working.26 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandNash says Collins' 'anti-vaxxer' claim doesn't dignify responseNash accused of being "defeatist" for saying lockdowns still possible at 80% vaccination.26 Aug 12:27 AM
New ZealandPlayers and spectators at five De La Salle schoolboy rugby matches told to self-isolateLocations of interest continue to mount, with education facilities and shops newly added.26 Aug 12:26 AM
WorldVaccination entry requirement for American SamoaA test flight from Honolulu will begin to test the new TALOFA PASS web-system.26 Aug 12:06 AM
CrimeMan accused of crashing stolen car after police chase also charged with Covid crimeThe vehicle was spotted driving erratically, including on a footpath, prior to the chase.26 Aug 12:02 AM
New ZealandPolice issue more than 650 lockdown infringement notices; 5000 calls reporting breachesPolice Commissioner speaks to select committee on the Delta lockdown so far.25 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandWanted: Police release photos after nurses' cars targeted at Auckland HospitalThe 'distressing' and 'disrespectful' thefts have hit frontline workers battling Covid.25 Aug 11:12 PM
PoliticsExclusive: Possible link between Crowne Plaza index case and church clusterA case possibly connected to the index case is part of the church subcluster in Māngere.25 Aug 10:50 PM
New ZealandFocus Delta outbreak: Ashley Bloomfield reveals possible link from index case to church groupAshley Bloomfield says a possible link from a case in the Mangere church subcluster to the traveller in the Crowne Plaza has been identified. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police Commissioner Andrew Coster briefs MPs on Delta lockdownPolice Minister Poto Williams and Police Commissioner Andrew Coster are briefing MPs this morning on the police enforcement of the Covid-19 Delta outbreak.Watch25 Aug 10:00 PM
PoliticsCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Employers cannot sack unvaccinated staffMichael Wood confirms it is illegal to sack someone for not being vaccinated.25 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandSecond quarantine facility for Auckland, options for Wgtn, ChchChris Hipkins said yesterday that Jet Park could be out of beds by tonight.25 Aug 08:52 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 booster shots not needed now but may be in time - expertThe National Party has strongly insisted NZ needs to be ordering boosters now.25 Aug 08:50 PM
AirlinesAir NZ tumbles to $440m lossAirline faces another heavy loss in the current financial year, gets $450m of Govt support25 Aug 08:49 PM
LifestyleBird feeders and baking: What Kiwis are Googling during lockdownHow many of these have you Googled this lockdown?25 Aug 08:37 PM
LifestyleThe three Rs of homeschooling during lockdownFor parents juggling work and family amid lockdown, homeschooling can be a huge challenge.25 Aug 08:35 PM
PoliticsLive: 'Decent number' of new cases today, peak in next 48 hours; North/South alert level divide likely - expert; New employment agreements could require vaccineDespite record numbers of daily cases, the Government is hopeful it can crush the curve.25 Aug 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVirus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.25 Aug 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice warning: Mountain bikers could be trespassedPolice will be patrolling Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Forest in case users are flouting rules.25 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry confirms another suspected vaccine mistake after saline errorSix people were administered with a very low dose of vaccine in Christchurch.25 Aug 05:54 PM
New ZealandStudent at Ōtāhuhu College tests positive, new locations of interest released - set to hit 500AUT's Wellesley Student accommodation is a location of interest.25 Aug 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Really nasty': Man spits on security guard, headbutts homeless manThe incident happened when security tried to step in and break up a fight.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionConstruction delays: Supply hold-ups are industry's biggest issueConstruction sector facing very challenging times, with some operators "treading water".25 Aug 05:00 PM
