New ZealandCovid variants and vaccines: What you need to knowExplainer: Covid is making headlines again in the lead-up to Christmas.22 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandSummer in Northland could turn cold with CovidA Christmas health reminder for Northland locals and visitors.21 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelOpen-water swim tours are surging in popularity. Here's whyRiding the wave of popularity, swimming tours are the latest travel trend to try.21 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsOne NZ staff protest over work-from-home policyThe telecommunications company was a pioneer of flexi-time work in 2020.21 Dec 02:41 AM
OpinionOpinion: Does living with Covid mean having to pay for protection ourselves?Opinion: Whether to fund Covid boosters, tests and treatments are difficult questions.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Seymour, Peters are right about scrapping Royal Commission into CovidOPINION: The terms of reference presuppose the public health response was justified.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Enslavement': Anti-vaxxer confronts judge at court bench, dragged by securityHe argued 'just because people say the Earth is round, it doesn't mean that it is'.20 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeCovid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced againIt's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.20 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandUpdated Covid-19 vaccine approved for next winterThe announcement came as the country battles a fifth wave of infections.20 Dec 03:15 AM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire businessELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.20 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandSocial media threat to release patient vaccine information after data breachBarry Young has appeared in court charged dishonestly accessing a computer.19 Dec 07:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBankruptcies soar as high rates and end of Covid aid hit businesses hardFinancial Times: ‘Zombie’ companies lose lifeline.19 Dec 04:38 AM
Travel'Still risk': MFAT issues warning to Kiwis heading abroad this summerMFAT has urged Kiwis to take several steps before boarding a flight abroad.19 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora review, NZ's fifth Covid wave and Luxon's flight troubles| Focus Morning Bulletin, December 19Chris Bishop announces independent review of Kāinga Ora, New Zealand's fifth Covid wave may not have peaked and questions are raised over how Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will get to Sydney tomorrow. Video / Newstalk ZB / NZ HeraldWatch18 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandHealth expert's Covid warning as 5th wave hitsThere were 7417 new Covid-19 cases reported in the week, slightly down on the week prior.18 Dec 06:31 AM
New ZealandLoud cheering by supporters when IT worker pleads not guilty to Covid-19 data breachBarry Young was greeted with applause by his crowd of supporters, including Liz Gunn.18 Dec 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotelA new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.18 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Should Kiwis pay for Covid-19 protection?Universal access to Covid 19 vaccinations may come to an end next year.17 Dec 11:37 PM
New ZealandIconic boat owner told to build new jetty, gift it to iwi, lease it backThe paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake.17 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionWill we be paying for Covid protection ourselves?OPINION: The arrival of the fifth wave prompted me to get my booster sorted.16 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandTop boys' college distances itself from teacher after Covid-19 ‘whistleblower’ email to HeraldThe teacher characterised a man accused of leaking Covid vax data as a 'whistleblower'.15 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandStocks of Covid antiviral drug Paxlovid run dry amid fifth wavePaxlovid is used to limit how sick Covid-19 patients become, keeping them out of hospital.14 Dec 06:05 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland academics complain of unsafe workplaceThe open letter follows scientist Siouxsie Wiles' legal action against the university.12 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandNew wave of Covid infections could last to ChristmasThe past few weeks have seen the number of Covid hospitalisations creeping back up.12 Dec 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'I sympathise': Liquidator on 16 customers of failed double-glazerOne customer had paid $55,000 in advance and didn’t have the products.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Omicron variant on the rise amid NZ’s pre-Christmas Covid-19 waveJN.1 might have extra transmissibility than its close relative Pirola.11 Dec 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAged carePipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt considering trimming funding for Covid vaccine amid budget squeezeFunding for free universal Covid vaccination ends next year.09 Dec 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentIRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies underThe businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.08 Dec 12:58 AM
BusinessIRD calls for $2b of Covid business loans to be paid backTwo years on from pandemic, IRD is now calling for 129,000 customers to start paying back.07 Dec 04:57 PM
CrimeAuckland man jailed for MIQ escape followed by crime spreeThe escape was announced by then PM Jacinda Ardern in 2021.06 Dec 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe true extent of damage to schools from Covid-19Financial Times: The pandemic had a highly disruptive effect on learning around the world.06 Dec 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Leaders must act to bring New Zealand togetherOPINION: There are fears decades of race relations progress could be damaged.06 Dec 04:00 PM
