New Zealand'Significant strain': New Omicron modelling predicts hit on health systemDaily hospital admissions could range from 200 to 800.08 Feb 01:00 AM
EntertainmentJoe Rogan offered $100m to leave SpotifyJoe Rogan offered a major deal by Trump-affiliated video site Rumble to leave Spotify.08 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandWelfare fears for rangatahi stranded in Dubai with OmicronKids in dance troupe who travelled to perform in expo now have Covid-19.08 Feb 12:03 AM
WorldGovernor ending New Jersey's school mask mandateNew Jersey will end a statewide mask mandate to protect against Covid-19 in schools.07 Feb 10:42 PM
OpinionWhy boosters make all the difference in fight against OmicronThe variant can elude vaccine-induced immunity - so it's important you get a third shot.07 Feb 10:39 PM
New Zealand90% of Lake Brunner population over 12yo now have at least one vaccine doseThe area, on the West Coast, is home to Gloriavale Christian Community.07 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandEast Auckland restaurant and Rotorua fast-food joint named as latest high-risk locations of interestSchools are being hit by new Covid-19 cases within days of opening this year.07 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandOmicron lasts longer on surfaces than other variants: new researchSARS-CoV-2 variants can survive on skin and plastic twice as long as the original strain.07 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandSurge in school Covid cases; PM won't engage with anti-mandate convoyYesterday 188 Covid-19 community cases were reported by health officials.07 Feb 08:35 PM
AirlinesGrounded for nearly 600 days: Why Air NZ is bringing back its biggest planeAirline says bringing back the plane a sign the tide is turning in resumption of travel.07 Feb 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Mata School principal says 'systems in place' to prevent Covid-spreadKeep calm, carry on, Te Mata School principal says school prepped07 Feb 08:28 PM
TravelCoronavirus claims iconic British pub after 1229 Years of serviceThe iconic pub is the latest in a long line of hospitality businesses felled by Covid-19.07 Feb 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationWould you spend $500,000 and move countries to educate your kids? This Korean mum has"Sometimes I feel like I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders."07 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ study on Covid-19 impacts launchedThe survey aims to understand if the support offered for Covid cases is enough.07 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern says the country's Omicron peak could be in late MarchPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern believes the country's Omicron peak may be in late March.07 Feb 07:29 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 08 Feb, 2022 A call to get testing up, who’s made gains in the latest political poll? And the president of France begins talks with Putin in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Feb 06:44 PM
WorldCases tear through Melbourne aged home after dodgy RAT resultsMajor concern with rapid antigen tests exposed by a worrying spread of cases in Melbourne.07 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandAnti-vax vandals attack testing centreProtesters smear centre with the words "Die", "Why Kids?", "Stop It" and "Rory RIP".07 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandHealth expert calls on people to get testedFewer than 13,000 people swabbed in the past day, raising fears of infected and unaware.07 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandFather contracts Covid. A year later he dies for three minutes in diving accidentHe caught Covid after a 30-second hug. A year later he nearly died in drowning accident.07 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSpotify CEO to employees: Cancelling Joe Rogan not 'the answer'The streaming giant is apparently not ready to part ways with the popular podcast host.07 Feb 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Most emotional days of my life': Hunger striker reunites with dying dadKurt Lehndorf had gone without food or water for more than 60 hours.07 Feb 04:44 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 7th February WrapCovid-19 Omicron outbreak: 188 community cases today, 14 in hospital. Video / NZ Herald Watch07 Feb 03:06 AM
New Zealand188 community Covid cases today, 14 in hospitalNew cases in DHBs across North Island and in Canterbury.07 Feb 02:15 AM
New Zealand80 students isolating after Waikato school hit by Covid case on first day of termTwo separate Waikato schools have had Covid-19 cases within their community.07 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandMinistry admits requisitioned rapid tests already in NZThe Government has backtracked on a claim RATs taken from business weren't in NZ.07 Feb 01:10 AM
OlympicsOpening days of Winter Olympics overshadowed by athlete complaintsThey speak of unbearable freezing temperatures, lack of hot food and Covid-isolation hell.06 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandSelwyn Sounds joins long list of cancellationsPromoter devastated by the loss of the event.06 Feb 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid OmicronSchools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.06 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreadsSchools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron: Testing numbers plunge as fatigue sets inTesting numbers were dramatically lower after Omicron's spread than after Delta's spread.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron's 1pm overhaul? Top expert suggests new way of tackling daily case numbersMichael Baker focuses on moving average to 'smooth out the saw tooth' of daily cases.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Omicron outbreak in the balance but case numbers aren't the only thing to watchEDITORIAL: A comparison with the Delta outbreak shows how different Omicron is.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Embarrassed' to be Kiwi: Man on hunger strike in MIQ in bid to see dying father"I'm just embarrassed to be a New Zealander."06 Feb 09:34 AM
