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Opinion: Greater freedoms reveal need for more responsible behaviours
Policy around mask wearing indoors is ambiguous and a trigger for some, retail boss says.
Auckland CBD outlets hope for returning workers, tourists
Auckland City's golden mile has yet to stage its own recovery from lockdowns.
Covid-19: The antivirals are coming. How do they work?
Pfizer's new Covid-19 pills are about to land in NZ. Who gets them and how do they work?
Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland
Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.
'Put NZ on the world stage': PM on Campion's Oscar win; NZDF staff head to Europe to help Ukraine
"It's a phenomenal outcome and I know we're all very proud of her" - Ardern
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 28th March Wrap
There were 11 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Eleven Covid-related deaths, 12,882 community cases, 861 in hospital
Details of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
Hospitality businesses suffering despite easing restrictions
People are not spending enough at hospitality venues to make a difference, say owners.
Air NZ gets further $180m taxpayer support from cargo scheme
The extra support comes as the deadline for a $1b-plus capital raise draws near.
Hundreds more may die in first Omicron wave, Covid modeller says
The total death toll stands at 258, with the current average of 12 deaths a day.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 March, 2022
How much taxpayers are spending on prisoners, America's Cup looks to officially go off-shore and more of the country reaches its Covid peak in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Live: NZ's Covid cases drop; modeller hopeful Omicron hospitalisations at peak
One Covid-19 modeller is hopeful Omicron hospitalisations have peaked.
'NZ's Omicron death rate comparable to other countries': Covid-19 modeller
There are still 168 fewer people now in hospital than early last week.
Tim Fairbrother: Managing investment fear in a crisis
Don't let fear guide your investment decisions.
Dr Zac Turner: Bad habit to avoid when you have Covid
OPINION: One bad habit that is a definite no-no if you've tested positive to Covid.
Red light fright: Guest nights tumble as Omicron rocks domestic travel
Summer became a wipeout for accommodation providers as travellers stayed home.
Omicron outbreak: Four dead, 10,239 new community cases today
Yesterday New Zealand saw a record 20 Covid-related deaths.
Energy independence within New Zealand's grasp - Genesis CEO
NZers are less optimistic about reaching the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050.
'So much anxiety': Isolating solo mum's struggle to afford basics shared by many
Omicron: People who have never needed help to afford food are now having to use a foodbank
The Front Page: The biggest stories of the week recapped
It's been a big week for the NZ Herald podcasting team.
Death on the waiting list: He needed surgery - the cardiac arrest came first
Gerry Te Kare was overdue for triple bypass surgery when he died.
NZ vaccine maker requests $20m from Govt, but is knocked back
Life scientist says "It's just not right" that there isn't even $20m in the kitty.
MIQ: The two-year tour of duty no soldier wanted
Behind the lines with the Defence Force's largest deployment in 50 years.
'Not out of the woods yet': Warning as Covid restrictions eased
Warning that "past the peak does not equal out of the woods" with Omicron.
Govt appeals High Court decision on NZDF, police vaccine mandates
The February decision determined that vaccine mandates were "not demonstrably justified".
Travel takeoff: Singapore eases restrictions, Tahiti flights back, Fiji relaxes rules
Opportunities for overseas travel are opening up fast.
'Discrimination' over masks forces exemption distributor to abandon process
The DPA will stop issuing exemptions at the end of the month.
'Ridiculous': 16-day PCR testing delays revealed
The delays likely meant Covid-positive Kiwis went without clinical and welfare support.
Yes, the pandemic really has aged you (but here's what you can do about it)
Covid delivers another kick in the proverbials - it's made us old before our time.
Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
Focus Live: 15,871 new Covid-19 community cases, 13 deaths
March 25 2022 There are 15,871 new community Covid cases today and 13 new deaths. As rules relax from tonight, new figures show there are 899 people in hospital, with 27 of them in intensive care.
Measuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths - what you need to know
The number of deaths linked to the virus has climbed steadily since Omicron arrived.
Focus: Events industry reacts to relaxed Covid rules
Ninety Nine Reasons Event Management founder Frankie Mahoney says her team has had ‘a really busy week’ following the Governments changes, however the hospitality industry is still suffering. Video / NZ Herald