New ZealandBorders reopen from Feb 27, travellers to self-isolate, MIQ for unvaxxedThe shift to self-isolation will begin from the end of this month.02 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandStranded abroad: Kiwis 'excited, nervous' about getting homeKiwis stranded overseas are nervous the Government mind renege on its reopening plans.02 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandLive: 147 Covid cases; warning for long weekend travellersThe tougher mask rules are aimed at slowing down the Omicron outbreak.02 Feb 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelEight things Kiwi travellers need to know about our borders reopeningDust off your passports, the time to book overseas travel has arrived.02 Feb 11:00 PM
PoliticsExplained: How the border will reopen in five stagesThe international border reopening plan is being revealed, and will involve five stages.02 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: NZ reopens border from February 28, no MIQFebruary 3 2022 The Government is reopening the border – starting with Kiwis coming from Australia from February 27 - with the MIQ system to end for all but "high-risk" unvaccinated travellers.Watch02 Feb 10:00 PM
BusinessKiwi pensioners grounded in Queensland delighted at reopeningStranded Kiwi couples in Australia will be able to return from 11.59pm on February 27.02 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandRIP MIQ from Feb 27: Transtasman flights now on sale for as little as $400Get in quick - Oz to NZ flights already up for grabs from February 28.02 Feb 09:31 PM
BusinessAuckland house prices and sales volumes fall in JanuaryIt is becoming a buyer's market.02 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandDenny's Porirua a location of interest, as Wellington Hospital patient tests positiveA person tested positive after presenting at Wellington Hospital for an unrelated issue.02 Feb 08:44 PM
TennisGame, set, vax: Djokovic getting Covid vaccine after Australia deportation - reportNovak Djokovic has reportedly changed his tune on vaccinations.02 Feb 08:34 PM
New ZealandMotatapu race called off againCovid-19 has led to the cancellation of the event two years in a row.02 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Opening the gates - border changes expected from this monthAfter Omicron delays plans, international borders set to reopen - for some.02 Feb 08:05 PM
New Zealand'We're stuck here': Covid-positive families enduring MIQ for five weeksSome families are enduring five-week MIQ stays after testing positive.02 Feb 07:07 PM
Business'Argumentative' supermarket shopper fined for refusing to wear maskCountdown shopper abused security guard and walked in.02 Feb 06:56 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 03 Feb, 2022 Border reopening plans loom, severe weather continues to hammer parts of the South Island and the US makes moves in Eastern Europe in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Feb 06:28 PM
New Zealand'We're so late now': Nursing boss critical of govt as NZ competes for ICU nursesRecruitment drive targeting ICU nurses will go live this week, but it's 2 years too late02 Feb 06:12 PM
WorldNo masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictionsFlattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.02 Feb 06:08 PM
TravelPhilippines welcomes back tourists after two years of border closures"We're done with border control," said a Philipines health official.02 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandResort market welcomes unvaccinated, unmaskedNo vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.02 Feb 05:31 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins' regrets over accidental release of vaccine cost data'Obviously it was information that was not supposed to be released.'02 Feb 06:58 AM
WorldThree new Covid cases in Tonga as Kingdom enters lockdownThree new Covid cases confirmed in Tonga, bringing total to five.02 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandCharlotte Bellis' lawyer disputes claim emergency MIQ path exists for pregnant KiwisMany of the successful applications have only come after legal intervention.02 Feb 06:14 AM
New ZealandNot a 'cold hearted epidemiologist': How pandemic has affected Michael BakerEpidemiologist's sons are among those locked out of New Zealand.02 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland bowling alley, Hamilton restaurant among new locations of interestNew locations of interest today also include fast-food joints and a Poirua restaurant.02 Feb 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ's reputation takes a hammeringOPINION: Some things being written abroad about Jacinda Ardern are simply appalling.02 Feb 05:00 AM
BusinessCouple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensionsThe couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.02 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandJudge declines bid to halt vaccine rollout for kidsEight parents opposing the vaccine rollout say they will continue their fight in court.02 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandAnother one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 yearsOrganisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.02 Feb 03:07 AM
VideoFocus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 2nd February WrapThe government has announced that people can now get their COVID-19 booster only three months after their second jab, in a bid to stay ahead of Omicron. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael CraigWatch02 Feb 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Unfounded': Manurewa Marae false vaccination allegations shot downFurther investigation could occur if more information was provided.02 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandFake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extendedIt comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.02 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandKiwi hero awaiting emergency MIQ spot to see dying motherHemopo's mum, who he describes as his 'queen', has stage 4 cancer.02 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandBooster change gives NZ bigger head-start against Omicron - expertsExperts welcome "pragmatic" Govt call to make booster available to a million more Kiwis.02 Feb 01:36 AM