OpinionAmanda Vickers: Data indicates Covid risk overstatedOPINION: Similar risk of myocarditis following either vaccination or Covid infection.19 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandHeartbroken Kiwis fear they could be stuck overseas for months and monthsKiwis stuck overseas blame the Government for back-pedalling over decisions.18 Jan 11:53 PM
New Zealand24 cases as Govt meets; airport worker treated as Omicron case after positive testThere are 56 new cases detected at the border.18 Jan 11:51 PM
LifestyleFace masks make people more attractiveA new study has discovered a bizarre upside to Covid face masks.18 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandOmicron MIQ halt pointless shambles, Seymour says"Omicron does not observe Christmas the way our Prime Minister has been."18 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandCaught on video: Prominent anti-vaxxer Tasered, arrestedPolice intervened after Brad Flutey refused to wear a mask inside a Whangārei store.18 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandRestaurant fined $20,000 for Covid rule breaches still flouting lawWorkSafe is continuing to look into the restaurant.18 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandTwo new Hastings Covid-19 cases linked to fitness classesThe cases had been isolating and had appropriate health and welfare supports in place.18 Jan 10:01 PM
New ZealandMIQ halt: 'Extreme pressure' due to Omicron-infected arrivals'We are not in a position to release more MIQ rooms' - Hipkins.18 Jan 09:50 PM
VideoWHO give press statement on Omicron The World Health Organisation gave a press statement with information on COVID-19's Omicron variant. Video / WHO / APWatch18 Jan 08:17 PM
WorldUS faces wave of Omicron deathsModelers forecast 50,000 to 300,000 more deaths by mid-March.18 Jan 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovered in ash, Tonga now worries about a Covid intrusionNew York Times: Aid workers risk bringing in a virus Tonga has so far kept out.18 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandSupply chains could take a hit when Omicron landsOmicron is expected to break into the community any day now and shops are getting ready.18 Jan 07:47 PM
WorldHong Kong to kill 2000 animals after hamsters get Covid-19Thousands of small animals have tested positive for Covid 19 at a pet store in Hong Kong.18 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 19 Jan, 2022Omicron puts MIQ bookings back on ice, navy vessels set off to help Tonga and a prominent sportsman faces jail time after stealing from his grandfather in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandCabinet meets today to assess Covid traffic light settingsFirst Cabinet meeting of the year in New Plymouth to address imminent Omicron outbreak.18 Jan 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Five things on the PM's Covid-19 plateThe five issues facing PM Jacinda Ardern as another year of dealing with Covid-19 begins.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth authorities chase 10 contacts of MIQ Omicron case yet to be testedTen people from two bus journeys linked to Omicron case yet to be tested.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: What Clarke Gayford got right over Covid test callAdvice from PM's partner was honest, commonsense and should have been correct.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Apples with oranges': NCEA results out tomorrow but how will different regions compare?More than 160,000 students will be able to get their results from Thursday.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Surging Omicron cases put MIQ room booking on iceJanuary 20 room release postponed as officials navigate a 'range of uncertainties'.18 Jan 06:54 AM
New ZealandLabour Party MP harassed while getting vaccinationSome children were left in tears by the protest action.18 Jan 04:48 AM
TourismAucklanders redeem 3000+ vouchers for discounted activitiesThose who got some of the 3000+ vouchers have until January 29 to redeem them.18 Jan 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessACC claims: How 113,900 Aucklanders hurt themselves during lockdownTumbles, trips, cuts, sprains, falls, gashes, slips happened in 107 days.18 Jan 04:18 AM
WorldCrisis hits all Melbourne hospitals as Omicron causes chaosCovid-related hospital admissions were approaching 1500 per day in the state.18 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki in custody: What he can expect in prisonTamaki was arrested yesterday and remanded in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.18 Jan 02:48 AM
New ZealandHas NZ dodged another Omicron bullet?NZ appears to have got lucky at another roll of the Omicron dice, epidemiologist says.18 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki sees himself as a martyr, says expertHistorian says Destiny Church leader's arrest makes him more sympathetic to his followers.18 Jan 12:33 AM
WorldCovid-19: Parents called in to replace teachersParents could be called in to help in the classroom as Covid could cause staff shortages.18 Jan 12:30 AM
WorldAustralia's deadliest day as NSW, Qld break Covid death toll recordsCovid deaths in NSW have spiked as 29,830 new cases were recorded across the state.17 Jan 11:44 PM
New ZealandFive Auckland kids did not collapse after vaccine: Social media lies quashed'We can confirm there are no reports of any such events occurring', official said.17 Jan 11:41 PM
New ZealandContact of Omicron-infected MIQ worker tests positive, 14 new cases todayThere are 30 people in hospital with the virus.17 Jan 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat the Omicron wave looks like at one New York ERNew York Times: Omicron may seem less severe, but it doesn't always feel like that here.17 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandUnvaccinated MIQ escapee not in court due to cold and flu symptomsThe woman was let out of an MIQ facility to collect personal items and tend to her pet.17 Jan 09:39 PM
