'Winter wave' may return NZ to Covid case peak as new subvariant takes off: expert
Academic says BA.5 variant causing first 7-day average case number increase in months.
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Opinion: If you have a uterus, no one can blame you for feeling a little less safe
Opinion: We've decriminalised abortion - now let's destigmatise it.
How the flu cost a little girl all her limbs
What started as the flu ended with a 5-year-old having her arms and legs amputated.
PM warns of 'growing unrest' in the Pacific
Jacinda Ardern joked about her OE, TV's The Chase, but she had a warning about China.
Meet the Kiwi families cheering on the Irish this weekend
Among the fervent Irish supporters at Eden Park are four Kiwi families.
Truth behind Harry and Meghan's Jubilee visit revealed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose not to remain with other members of the royal family.
Serious injuries after assault in room at Auckland backpackers
A crime scene investigation is under way in Hobson St, central Auckland.
Jacinda Ardern's global tourism push: 'We're very keen to welcome visitors back'
The PM urges tourists to 'help with the rebuild of our tourism sector'.
'Disgusting', 'lower than low': Plaques stolen from war vets' graves
Locals are outraged at the theft of war vets' grave plaques.
Driver missing after ute collides with truck
The serious crash involved a truck-and-trailer unit and a ute.
School balls: Private school to Covid test ballgoers at door
Guests could be turned away at the venue if they test positive.
All Blacks v Ireland: All you need to know
What you need to know ahead of the first test against Ireland.
Rugby experts roundtable: The biggest All Blacks concern ahead of Ireland test
Herald rugby writers tackle the big issues ahead of the opening test against Ireland.
'I was totally lost. I no longer belonged to my parents, I belonged to the Government'
New film gives voice to the thousands of Māori and Pacific wards of the state.
'Accident waiting to happen': Judge offers leniency to gang member who fired gun during police standoff
What good has sentencing him to prison ever done for the recidivist? the judge asked.
Laybuy considers exit of UK business
Its Australasian arm is profitable while the UK arm remains a loss-maker.
'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengers
Graham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.
Revealed: NZ military quietly buying dozens of recon drones in $100m project
Weaponised drones don't seem part of the package, but the NZDF is not ruling them out.
All Blacks' Eden Park dominance: The key numbers ahead of tonight's Irish clash
The All Blacks recorded their last loss at the stadium in 1994 to France, losing 20-23.
Claire Trevett: Labour acting like an opposition party in abortion fight
OPINION: It is clear a close election is brewing.
'I spent a month talking to strangers to see if it would make me happier'
Science says talking to strangers helps. Greg Bruce investigates.
'Absolutely shattered': Sport star's heartbreak over terminal diagnosis
The former Kiwi Ferns captain has opened up about her wife's devastating diagnosis.
Mary Holm: The property market v the sharemarket - pondering the differences
Property has been a sellers' market, but the shoe's on the other foot now.
'Dire' staff shortage: NZ hotels offer guests discounts to clean their rooms
Burnout and migration backlog: Dire staff situation drives hotels to cut cleaning deals.
Fran O'Sullivan: Ardern, Albanese have plenty to chew over
Next week's Australia-NZ meeting set to be more than just a talkfest.
'Extreme violence': He was 17, pulled out a gun and shot an innocent man
How a fun night out for a couple ended in catastrophe.
Is our rising Covid death toll taking the humanity of the living too?
The numbers grow every day. But the names remain unknown.
John Roughan: Change for change's sake or will the health reform work?
OPINION: If you can believe it, our public health system has been reformed.
'Hypocrisy' and 'gutless' silence slammed after murder of 5yo Malachi
Judge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.
The war of the villas: Inside Auckland Council's big decision this week
Auckland Council wants to reduce the number of protected villas in the city - a little.
'Tip of the iceberg': Sir Peter Gluckman's warning over teen mental health
We are too focused on quick wins, says Sir John Key's former chief science adviser.
Prepare the tastebuds: Annual hospitality celebration back downtown
Will it be third time lucky for Restaurant Month, after two years of Covid disruption?