New ZealandChris Hipkins' regrets over accidental release of vaccine cost data'Obviously it was information that was not supposed to be released.'02 Feb 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism sector's $16b question: When will borders reopen?Closed borders have cost 50,000 jobs and $16b a year in international tourism spending.02 Feb 04:28 AM
BusinessCouple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensionsThe couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.02 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandJudge declines bid to halt vaccine rollout for kidsEight parents opposing the vaccine rollout say they will continue their fight in court.02 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandKiwi hero awaiting emergency MIQ spot to see dying motherHemopo's mum, who he describes as his 'queen', has stage 4 cancer.02 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandBooster change gives NZ bigger head-start against Omicron - expertsExperts welcome "pragmatic" Govt call to make booster available to a million more Kiwis.02 Feb 01:36 AM
OpinionWhy the most challenging phase of Omicron is yet to comeOmicron has overtaken Delta as the most prevalent strand of Covid 19 in NZ.02 Feb 01:11 AM
EconomyLabour crunch: Unemployment lowest since 1986 - falls to 3.2 per centNew figures show fewer people without work and wages continuing to rise01 Feb 09:53 PM
New ZealandLive: 'What a circus' - Govt denies bending to Bellis MIQ political pressure'We're Kiwis that want to come home and hug our whānau.'01 Feb 08:20 PM
WorldTwenty Covid mutations in a single patientYoung woman with untreated HIV accumulated more than 20 additional SARS-CoV-2 mutations.01 Feb 05:48 PM
WorldUkraine crisis: Putin says he is open to more talksRussian President still maintains US and allies have failed to meet his security demands.01 Feb 05:15 PM
WorldMass killer Anders Breivik's parole bid rejectedNorwegian court rules far-right extremist still poses an obvious risk.01 Feb 04:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWant a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bitesLast season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.01 Feb 04:43 PM
New ZealandNearly half Wellington's 5 to 11-year-olds received a Pfizer shot in the first two weeksKids aged 5–11 became eligible for the vaccine just over two weeks ago, on January 17.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington residents warned of unpleasant smell in the air todayPeople in and around Seaview and Silverstream might be affected by the stink.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 cameClaim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerald morning quiz: February 2Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment not divulging higher cost for Auckland light railLight rail could cost $24 billion under one scenario.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettThe PM faces the blowtorch, will this week turn it around?OPINION: After a fraught fortnight, the PM will try to quell the Covid response hotspots.01 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Government trying to oil squeaks that have turned into shoutsCOMMENT: Don't hold your breath, as you may clog up the threatened hospital system01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get back on their feet': More financial support for arts and culture sectorCarmel Sepuloni said the extended support will allow people to "get back on their feet".01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Smug beanbagA daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosie Pagani: Class divide has become a chasmOPINION: 'We do not have an inequality problem in NZ, we have an inequality policy.'01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellingtonians faced with a 9.1 per cent rates increaseMayor Andy Foster says it's the cost of investing in the city's infrastructure.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCharlotte Bellis to 'continue to challenge' Govt over rights of Kiwis overseasThe pregnant journalist and her partner are coming to New Zealand next month.01 Feb 06:54 AM
New ZealandFifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crashNorthland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.01 Feb 05:46 AM
OpinionSir Ian Taylor: The Covid test offered to NZ last year that we needSometimes the risk of not moving at all is greater than moving too quickly.01 Feb 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: What NZ can expect from new Omicron subvariantIt's expected to soon become the main type of Omicron spreading in NZ. So what is BA.2?01 Feb 04:56 AM
New ZealandCharlotte Bellis returning to NZ in March to give birth to her baby girl'I will be returning to my home country New Zealand at the beginning of March.'01 Feb 04:55 AM
BusinessRon Brierley's sentence quashed, eligible for prison release this monthBrierley, whose health is failing, has seen his original prison sentence quashed.01 Feb 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'Don't be caught like we were' - parents snared in tax trap after helping daughter'It never occurred to us we would be liable for tax' - father of family caught.01 Feb 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRadius appoints lawyer as new CEONew boss brings experience in the retirement village and aged care industry.01 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandMore Air NZ flights added to locations of interest as high-riskThe public are urged to keep checking the Ministry of Health's location page.01 Feb 04:29 AM
New ZealandBody recovered from ute that plunged into lakeIt was unclear who or how many people were in the vehicle.01 Feb 01:22 AM
