New Zealand103 new cases today as Omicron outbreak grows, person in 70s dies with virusPerson in their 70s underlying health conditions dies with Covid in Auckland.30 Jan 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Continues to feel well': PM takes Covid test, result could be back later todayArdern 'asymptomatic and feeling well' after being deemed a Covid close contact.29 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandKelly Tarlton's and two InterCity bus trips listed as high-risk location of interestLocations not deemed high risk but people are advised to self-monitor for symptoms.29 Jan 10:35 PM
New ZealandSchool hires person to talk with parents hesitant about sending kids back to schoolSchools go back tomorrow for many children around the country.29 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandMentally ill left out of vaccine rolloutThe Delta outbreak took hold in marginalised communities, including transitional housing.29 Jan 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The real reason for Govt's RATs debacleOPINION: It's hard to fathom what basic errors were made at Government level.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe plight of TV journalist Charlotte Bellis - expert defends MIQ as critics lash 'unimaginably cruel' systemJournalist Charlotte Bellis' plight highlights balancing act governments face in pandemic.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelta put paid to their first wedding day - Omicron won't spoil their secondTheir September wedding postponement won't be repeated, a couple vow.29 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHow the booster roll-out needs to be prioritisedOPINION: Immunisation advisers outline where we need to focus on boosting.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: School's in so here's a few lessons on OmicronEDITORIAL: Schools are coming back as our first Omicron outbreak blooms.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTicking time bomb: Heart attack victim waits months for surgeryAs at January 24, 175 patients were on the wait list for heart surgery at Auckland City.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul CatmurPaul Catmur: Zinzan for PM (or maybe not)Paul Catmur makes his case for a new kind of New Zealand leadership.29 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic icon joins Neil Young in cutting ties with SpotifyJoni Mitchell is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify.29 Jan 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Unimaginable cruelty': Dan Wootton criticises PM over pregnant Kiwi's failed MIQ bidMIQ critic Wootton says pregnant Charlotte Bellis' MIQ rejection is "astonishing".29 Jan 05:26 AM
New Zealand97 new community cases today, gig goers urged to get testedAll Soundsplash festival-goers urged to get tested as cases grow29 Jan 05:13 AM
EducationStudents likely to bring Omicron south, say expertsStudents likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.29 Jan 04:28 AM
WorldVictoria confirms 'stealth' Omicron variant casesState revealed it has detected cases of the 'more contagious' sub-variant of Omicron.29 Jan 02:59 AM
WorldDeadliest day in NSW as 49 die from Covid-19Along with its highest daily death toll, NSW recorded another 13,354 cases of the virus.29 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid-19 Outbreak | Saturday 29th JanuaryJanuary 29 2022 There were 97 cases of Covid-19 in the community today, including 11 new confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.Watch29 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sitesThe Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.29 Jan 12:20 AM
LifestyleNine things that could raise your risk of long CovidWhy do some people recover from Covid within days while others suffer for months?28 Jan 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Tragic, but unsurprising' - MP on pregnant Kiwi journalist stranded in AfghanistanThe situation shows the Government is more inhumane than an extremist regime, MP says.28 Jan 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Big concern': St John investigating whether ambulance delays caused deathsLengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John.28 Jan 07:10 PM
EntertainmentShow will go on: Green light for theatre opening night despite Covid red lightDirector of Grand Horizons hopes the play will be a welcome escape from the pandemic.28 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionExclusive: Pregnant TV reporter Charlotte Bellis' full, open letter on MIQ - 'NZ said you're not welcome''When the Taliban offers you a safe haven, you know your situation is messed up.'28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Finally we're rejoining the rest of the worldThe Government's response to Covid is going to be very different this year.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis pregnant and stranded in Afghanistan, denied emergency MIQ spotRejected by her home country, she was forced to contact the Taliban to seek shelter.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat to expect: A Kiwi doctor's view from Omicron-ravaged CanadaOPINION: I let Covid walk through my front door - you're probably about to do the same.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Omicron is daunting but NZ is preparedOPINION: Our editorial on Omicron infections predicted over the next few weeks.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth officials: 'Act as if Omicron is in your community' - the symptoms to watch forThere were 105 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Omicron's out - but don't discount DeltaWe've heard predictions Omicron will wipe out the deadlier Delta. Are they really true?28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Would have been her dream': Jemima Gazley remembered on the Italian Alps"I guess you can't live with the regrets anymore; no matter what it is – we're doing it."28 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleAs Omicron spreads, what do you need in your Covid care kit?Health authorities have warned people need to be ready to isolate at home.28 Jan 06:56 AM
WorldCovid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planetKiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.28 Jan 06:11 AM
