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
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
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
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
