World'Completely appalled': NSW council shoots shelter dogs over Covid infection fearsAmong those euthanised was a dog that had recently given birth to a litter of puppies.23 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandFrustration boils over at Avondale testing centreCars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.22 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandDoes mixing Covid vaccines give better immunity?An expert wants the Government to stock up on the AstraZeneca vaccine too.22 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Frustration boils over with long waits at Avondale testing centre Frustration boiled over as traffic management staff at the Avondale testing centre threatened to call the police on people angry they had been pushed to the back of the queue after an hour-long wait in line. Video / Adam PearseWatch22 Aug 11:14 PM
New Zealand'We are busy saving lives': Hospital nurses finish 12-hour shifts to discover cars stolen, broken intoThieves are targeting the cars of frontline health workers at Auckland Hospital.22 Aug 11:10 PM
WorldHidden immunity: Why Covid booster jabs may not be needed after allOur bones generate dialled-down protection that could last for decades, studies find.22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins' guidance on driving to an exercise spotCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed in Sunday's 1pm press conference that it was acceptable to drive to a nearby spot for exercise. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch22 Aug 10:48 PM
WorldJesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline hospitalised for CovidCivil rights leader has tested positive for the coronavirus.22 Aug 10:47 PM
New Zealand'Fortress NZ strategy crumbling, arrogant Ardern': World reacts to lockdown'She has fetishised 'zero risk' for months, showing no interest in protecting her people'22 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandLive: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expertThere are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.22 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandIs it OK to drive to an exercise spot?Police admitted they had briefly put out the wrong advice.22 Aug 09:41 PM
LifestyleLockdown's lighter moments: A passion fruit-flavoured Ashley Bloomfield pie"It's condensed milk panna cotta with passion fruit pastry!"22 Aug 08:16 PM
New ZealandCases set to rise for five days, today could be highest yet - Minister; 4 KFC stores linked to outbreak; lockdown exit 'messy' - expertAn expert says in hindsight, the country should have been at a permanent state of level 2.22 Aug 07:57 PM
New ZealandOut of MIQ and into travel chaosDomestic journeys add to the strain of returning home during Level 4 lockdown.22 Aug 06:28 PM
BusinessTrouble in the meat aisle: Countdown staff bear brunt of customer annoyanceTechnical issues led to Countdown supermarkets being short on meat this weekend.22 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 contact tracing system under pressureWith 8660 contacts identified, and rising, tracers are working at 100 per cent capacity.22 Aug 05:57 PM
New Zealand294 locations of interest: Supermarkets, Kmart, Warehouse stores, gym added to ballooning listLocations of interest grow over 250, spanning across Auckland, Wellington and Coromandel.22 Aug 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A positive Delta lockdown example from across the ditchQueensland offers some hope New Zealand can crush this cluster and get back on track.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJacqui Southey: Who'd want to be a parent in lockdown?OPINION: How to survive the daily grind of alert level 4 with kids - and sanity - intact.22 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldSydney man tells of terrifying symptoms from hospital bed"I'm an athlete but I still feel like my life was threatened by the virus," he said.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDerek Cheng: Ongoing lockdown for Auckland, but for how long? And what's the Plan B?Aucklanders will be in level 4 beyond Tuesday. They will want an indication of how long.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Tributes to Sir Michael CullenOPINION: A longer lockdown, Taiwanese cherry trees, cycle lanes and masked TV reporters.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Covid and the contagion of crazyIt used to be that each village had an idiot but now those village idiots converge online.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandReality check: Testing ramps up as locations of interest in region identifiedAdditional testing facilities have been set up in Castlecliff, Raetihi and Taihape.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Third AUT student tests positive as church cluster emerges within 72 casesOne new case is in Wellington, the others are in Auckland.22 Aug 04:51 PM
New Zealand'We're not the police': Fears hospo industry will have to enforce sign-in rulesBusinesses worried about staff safety and compliance costs of enforcing scanning in.22 Aug 08:40 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Sunday 22 Aug WrapA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ Herald.Watch22 Aug 07:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWest Auckland microbrewery blames bureaucracy for closed doors in lockdownOnly Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts' 24 liquor stores can open in West Auckland.22 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Testing chaos a consequence of Govt cautionWill we ever get mass-testing right?22 Aug 05:51 AM
WorldUS radio host who spread vax dis-info dies from Covid-19He said he chose not to get vaccinated because he thought he probably wouldn't die.22 Aug 05:50 AM
WorldIllegal Melbourne engagement party couple in hiding after backlash, death threatsThe pair have reportedly hired private security for protection.22 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandCalls for boosters as study shows Pfizer's Covid jab loses effectiveness over timeOxford University study makes case for booster shots to keep efficacy high.22 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandAbout 400 Countdown staff have to isolate, five stores to shutAbout 400 Auckland and Wellington staffers are having to isolate.22 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandContract tracers hunt people who used walkway near MIQ facilityThe trio are thought to have been in the area when potential source case arrived.22 Aug 03:24 AM
