Political Roundup: The triumph and tragedy of Jacinda Ardern
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern was a political superstar heading towards an election defeat.
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern was a political superstar heading towards an election defeat.
Talk show host also laments Ardern won't be around to pick him up from Auckland Airport.
The appeal follows the EU's recommendation that travellers mask up again.
OPINION: Vice-chancellor assesses the generational impacts of 'lost learning'.
The reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.
Troubles hit another builder - just before Christmas.
Almost three years later, tourists could receive a refund for their package tour.
Wet weather moves on so is summer finally on the way? Kiwi-made booster edges closer to human trials and just how much more manufacturers are paying for in-demand carbon dioxide in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
A homegrown Covid-19 vaccine has entered the final stages of preclinical development.
New York Times: Up to 70% of the city’s 26m residents have been infected, officials say.
New subvariant has potential to create a new wave of Covid-19 cases.
Within 72 hours, Thailand restarted then dropped their vaccination entry requirement.
Susan Denham describes her experience from inside the occupation.
Heavy rain warnings as Cyclone Hale moves in, more accusations from Prince Harry and 'Kraken' Covid strain now circulating in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
The new infectious subvariant has now been detected in New Zealand.
Videos show protests erupting in the city of Chongqing following reported dismissals.
A total of 422 people in hospital, including nine in ICU.
What’s in store ahead of Cyclone Hale, the new Covid variant concerning experts and strong quake hits Vanuatu in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
It comes as country rolls back harsh anti-virus restrictions, leading to surge in cases.
Covid, winter flu season, staff shortages, strikes add up to long waits for patients.
The crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.
Voluntary Covid test, wastewater testing announced as virus runs rampant in China.
Eight peope are in ICU with the virus.
Case numbers in China are thought to be surging.
XBB15 first emerged in New York and has quickly exploded across the state.
Leader Christopher Luxon supports moves for travel restrictions.
The move comes after Australia moves to introduce mandatory testing.
Dec 31, 2021: Today's update comes as Auckland prepares for large New Year's Eve crowds to be allowed to gather for the first time since August. Video / NZ Herald
The man who led NZ's Covid-19 response in a pandemic has now been knighted to become Sir Ashley Bloomfield. Video / Marty Melville
Experts fear the worst is yet to come as evidence shows the virus is not under control.