WorldScientists still learning as 'stealth Omicron' variant spreadsCoronavirus mutant known as "stealth Omicron" causing more than a third of new cases.24 Feb 05:30 PM
WorldHow Putin will use WWII to justify the attackRussian leader raises the ghosts of the Holocaust, WWII and Nazism to fit his narrative.24 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandRussia, Ukraine at war - Plea for NZ to welcome any refugeesExplosions rocked several Ukraine cities yesterday.24 Feb 04:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment miscalculates vaccine mandate coverageThe Government was wildly off in its estimate of people covered by mandates.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Trendy food overratedA daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerald morning quiz: February 25Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind barsThe 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: The new era of Covid damage control from now and for the foreseeable futureWe've been able to largely go about our lives without Covid. That is no longer the case.24 Feb 04:00 PM
SportAll Black star Inga Tuigamala's death at 52: Heartbreaking video reveals health battle'Every now and then a player comes along who touches the heart and soul of every fan.'24 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandPolice 'disappointed' after protesters use 'homemade shields'Police say numbers have 'significantly reduced' to only around 300 protesters.24 Feb 07:51 AM
WorldTrump's disturbing boast as explosions rock UkraineTrump appeared on Fox News immediately after Russia attacked Ukraine.24 Feb 06:53 AM
New ZealandPerson in wheelchair dies after waiting six hours for St John ambulanceThe tragic case has been passed on to the Coroner by St John.24 Feb 06:07 AM
New ZealandRussia invades Ukraine: Putin condemned by NZ politiciansGovernment say Russian strike is a 'flagrant breach of fundamental international rules'.24 Feb 06:02 AM
New ZealandRacist and offensive pamphlet returns to Auckland letterboxesUnhappy resident: "Hateful recommendations are definitely not welcome in my mailbox".24 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 717 schools, ECEs dealing with Covid casesThe move to phase 3 will make case management much simpler for schools.24 Feb 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSky TV boss says Sport price rise possible, reveals key football deal detailPay-TV provider flags the return of its dividend, confirms its bullish full-year guidance.24 Feb 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ: Encouraging and ominous signs from overseas amid heavy half-year lossAnalyst says lack of timing of capital raise not surprising given result and outlook.24 Feb 04:35 AM
RetailPhase 3: Retailers need green light now to sell RATs - BarnettGovernment needs 'a dose of reality' on who critical workers are, chamber CEO says.24 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsAndrew Barnes: Light rail is a bad idea. Where the billions should go insteadLight rail plans are catered to an Auckland that existed before the pandemic.24 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandLabour Party art auctions: Charged businessmen also accused in National donations caseThe donations involved art auctions and a Chinese imperial robe at a Labour Party event.24 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandBlack Power members jailed for involvement in shootingHeightened security as patched members of rival factions taunted each other outside court.24 Feb 03:00 AM
WorldRussia invades Ukraine - 'Europe's darkest hour since WWII', Putin's warning to WestUkraine under martial law, reports of hundreds of casualties as Russian begins invasion.24 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandProtesters shout abuse at Prime Minister's school visitIt's the second time Jacinda Ardern was heckled in Christchurch today.24 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandProtester accused of driving car at police named, granted bailProtester in court after confrontations at Parliament.24 Feb 01:06 AM
New ZealandNZ ready for phase 3: Today's Omicron announcement - what it means for youFrontline workers hoping fewer people will isolate under rules released at noon today.23 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandLive: Protests planned around NZ, Auckland Harbour Bridge march - cops, mob clash overnight in WgtnCovid-19 cases begin to emerge among protesters and police.23 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I could have bled out and died': Man's horrific accident on streetA trip for takeaways in Havelock North becomes a near-death experience.23 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandNew footage shows unrest in Whakaari/White Island craterGNS Science released the footage taken over the offshore volcano on February 17.23 Feb 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina BennettKatrina Bennett: An abject failure - protesters' cars should never have been able to get back inOPINION: Protesters being able to get vehicles back inside barricades is a police failure.23 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandLive: Positive test rate soars; fears widespread undiagnosed Covid casesThere were 3297 community cases reported yesterday.23 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hoursAmbulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.23 Feb 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologistOne in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.23 Feb 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crossed the line': Labour MP receives anti-vax threats, war crime accusationsA group served papers accusing her of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and treason.23 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldUkraine crisis: Russia evacuates embassy in KyivTensions escalate as diplomatic efforts are rebuffed by the Kremlin and abandoned.23 Feb 04:58 PM