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
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 20 Jan, 2022More Omicron in Auckland, help finally set to arrive in Tonga and NCEA results are released in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jan 07:03 PM
WorldCovid-19 emergency could end this year, WHO saysWorst of the pandemic could be soon behind us but there's one thing that needs doing.19 Jan 06:07 PM
New ZealandHistory lesson: What the 1918 Spanish flu tells us about Covid'Nothing else has killed so many New Zealanders in such a small space of time.'19 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoThe History of Pandemics - in a nutshellThroughout history, many pandemics have devastated the world, causing countless deaths. The ability to learn from the past is what sets the human species apart and ultimately, will determine our future in a post-Covid world. Video / NZME / Getty Watch19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Callous MIQ Tweet sets Government backOPINION: After a successful summer, Govt has returned with a slew of avoidable mistakes.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Airport worker, contact of MIQ staffer confirmed as Omicron casesMoH confirms both cases of transmissible new variant, reveal new location of interest.19 Jan 10:45 AM
New ZealandNightclubs, retail store, cafe, bar: New Auckland locations of interest releasedThe newest locations of interest include an Auckland CBD nightclub.19 Jan 05:21 AM
New ZealandCovid experts praise MIQ pause but say more action neededOvernight it was announced that the upcoming MIQ room release was postponed.19 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Health experts answer all your questions about child vaccinesHealth experts will be available this evening to answer questions on child vaccines.19 Jan 04:50 AM
BusinessAuckland restaurants continue to collapse from Covid-19 pressuresLess foot traffic and ongoing Covid-19 restrictions are closing popular cafes.19 Jan 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMIQ rule-dodging family: Customs confirms one point, other agencies scramblingAgencies have been slow to answer Herald questions.19 Jan 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingDamien Venuto: The sad spiral of Liz Gunn down the Covid conspiracy rabbit holeFormer broadcaster's antics should provoke a sense of sadness, writes Damien Venuto.19 Jan 04:25 AM
New ZealandExplained: Why the timing of Omicron's arrival mattersExperts expect a NZ Omicron outbreak isn't far away. How much does timing matter?19 Jan 04:12 AM
KahuSecret Govt report reveals fears of swamped ICUs; Omicron eluding face masksGovt is bracing itself for an Omicron outbreak that will swamp country's health system.19 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandGovt 'working hard to provide certainty' on MIQ - HipkinsYesterday there were 30 cases of Covid-19 detected at the border.19 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandMcIntyre & Turner: Vaccine benefit exceeds risks at all agesOPINION: 'It is important to look at the risk of severe disease across the board.'19 Jan 12:00 AM
