New ZealandFocus: CBD businesses on edge for return of red lightAuckland restaurateur Krishna Botica and Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck say they and other business owners are on edge for the return of the red traffic light. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Jan 12:29 AM
WorldCovid-19: Investigations underway as infant dies in NSWThe 8-week-old died in a local hospital in the Hunter Region in December.20 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandThe Omicron variant explainedOmicron is the new variant of Covid-19, first detected in South Africa in November 2021. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandCovid fund won't stretch to fourth jab - Grant RobertsonThe Government says it would need more funding if a fourth Covid jab is required.20 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandLive: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has OmicronThe Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.20 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelWHO released new recommendations for international travelInternational travellers shouldn't carry financial burden of travel restrictions says WHO.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQMidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.20 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Positive wastewater result in TairāwhitiThere are currently no confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the region.20 Jan 10:06 PM
New Zealand1800 daily cases in just six weeks projected in Auckland Omicron outbreakHowever, it is expected it may have less of an impact on the health system than Delta.20 Jan 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan Omicron cause long Covid?New York Times: Too soon to know, but mild initial illness may not signal reduced risk.20 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 21 Jan, 2022Government confirms plan for Omicron, Nicotine free cigarettes the future? And real-life Aquaman in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Jan 07:13 PM
WorldAustria approves Covid vaccine mandate - the first of its kind in EuropeOfficials say the mandate is needed to drive up vax rates.20 Jan 06:06 PM
New Zealand40% increase: Covid drives home-schooling surgeHaving children out of school during lockdowns let undecided parents trial home learning.20 Jan 05:40 PM
WorldTen new cases of Covid-19 recorded in SamoaThe arrivals from Australia are believed to have the Omicron variant.20 Jan 04:59 PM
PoliticsNo lockdowns but critics say Govt still has no plan for looming Omicron outbreakNew year, new variant, but no old-style lockdowns, Ardern says.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM's warning to NZ - prepare for the Omicron winterOPINION: PM's Omicron warning will not alarm Aucklanders, but rest of NZ has to catch up.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBorder control criticise shift to orangePM has announced that Northland will move from red to orange at 11.59pm tonight.20 Jan 08:35 AM
WorldEurope considers new Covid strategy: live with itThe general idea is to move from crisis mode to control mode.20 Jan 08:20 AM
New ZealandRace against time: How protected is NZ against Omicron? Does less exposure mean more risk?With an Omicron outbreak near, experts are asking: just how protected are we?20 Jan 04:42 AM
BusinessFather fronts: How a voucher-less family gatecrashed MIQCustoms, MIQ rep at odds in airport stand-off.20 Jan 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSir Ian Taylor: How can we start fixing the MIQ mess?Sir Ian Taylor wants to see a clear path to the border opening safely.20 Jan 04:28 AM
New Zealand'Move to red now': Expert urges Govt to make pre-emptive Omicron strikeThe pressure is coming from one place - but it is not being addressed by the Govt.20 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: All Half Moon Bay cafe diners considered close contactsCustomers who dined inside and outside the Ara-Tai Cafe are now close contacts.20 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, storesThe new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.20 Jan 01:27 AM
World'Nocebo effect': Two-thirds of vaccine reactions not caused by jab - studyThe researchers hope information about the nocebo effect will convince the vax hesitant.20 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandOmicron cases feared in Auck, Palmy; NZ to go to red in outbreak, PM rules out lockdownsPM confirms Northland's shift to orange traffic light setting.20 Jan 12:40 AM
WorldWorld Health Organisation boss shares grim new warning as cases skyrocketWHO has shut down a popular Covid-19 theory – and it's bad news for millions.19 Jan 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Driven by fear not logic': Family of five in MIQ facing 25-day stayThe family face 25 days in MIQ with three children under six.19 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandLive: Omicron a 'different foe', PM hopeful long lockdowns unlikelyPM to reveal Cabinet decision on traffic light settings later today.19 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandLive: Two more Omicron cases confirmed, one visited cafe on TuesdayCase dined at cafe for 90 minutes; PM to unveil Omicron response plan today.19 Jan 09:17 PM
TravelDoggy Deception: Restaurant shut down for accepting dog photos instead of Covid passesOne restaurant took their love of dogs a step too far.19 Jan 08:46 PM
TravelSoaring case numbers gets Australia red listed by USThe US has advice for American's travelling Australia: Don't.19 Jan 07:50 PM
WorldCovid-19: US offers a billion free tests, more neededThe U.S. faces a massive testing load because of its population.19 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldUK lifts almost all Covid restrictions, including masks and vaccine passportsAs Covid-19 infections level off, face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places.19 Jan 07:19 PM
