New ZealandLive: 60 new community cases; second Omicron border-related case in communitySecond border-related case is an Air New Zealand crew member who worked on December 24.30 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Up to 100 people isolating after close contact with Omicron caseCovid-19 expert fears UK musician could have picked up variant in MIQ.29 Dec 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Angry and heartbroken': DJs caught up in NZ's Omicron storm; replacement festival acts namedFat Freddy's Drop steps up as replacement act.29 Dec 10:07 PM
Opinion'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year'sFestival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.29 Dec 09:00 PM
World'Tsunami': WHO chief worried about Omicron and Delta surgeWHO's figures, the number of Covid-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11%.29 Dec 08:33 PM
LifestyleLandlord's heartwarming Christmas card to 'struggling' tenantA tenant has shared the heartwarming note he received from his landlord.29 Dec 08:05 PM
World'Surge may be inevitable': Asia keeps Omicron managed as cases explodeMuch of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.29 Dec 07:49 PM
New ZealandOmicron is going to come - it's 'just too contagious': Expert'Everyone's going to get Omicron if they're not vaccinated - and it's going to come fast.'29 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandOmicron case: Expert urges vigilance as incubation can be longerPeople need to play their part to minimise the risk of transmission: Wiles.29 Dec 05:47 PM
New ZealandWhere the next major pandemic could come from - and how prepared we are for itUnwell or 'sociopathic' elements, animal spillovers present pandemic risks, Baker says.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's workThe Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
RoyalsPrince Philip's death mocked in Netflix showNetflix viewers have slammed a new show after it mocked the Royals over Philip's death.29 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandOmicron spike: Cases at border jump by 17 overnightAs Omicron cases increase at MIQ, so too the chances of it entering the community.29 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandReport highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui districtInvestigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.28 Dec 11:43 PM
WorldAustralia: NSW Covid-19 cases jump to 11,000-plusThe state has recorded its highest daily tally ever.28 Dec 10:32 PM
EntertainmentHugh Jackman tests positive for Covid, reveals impact with fansThe Aussie star, who received a booster recently, reveals his symptoms to fans.28 Dec 08:21 PM
LifestyleWorld's heaviest teen reveals dramatic weight lossAfter being cut from his home the young man has undergone a dramatic transformation.28 Dec 07:23 PM
New ZealandDelta could potentially be 'eliminated', but expert warns spike in border cases 'alarming'Michael Baker said Delta could be eliminated, but cases in MIQ are 'quite alarming'.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid baby boom: More people turn to fertility treatment than ever before'In times of crisis and distress people crave forces of comfort, and often it's family.'28 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'So much to live for': New Zealand's oldest mum, 65, on first year raising 'energetic' totThe history-making baby has turned one. His mum can't imagine life without him.28 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuMisinformation is meddling with Māori wellbeingMisinformation is alive and well regarding Covid, also in the obesity and diet sector.28 Dec 04:30 AM
LifestyleWaitress exposes boss' shocking reaction to dying sisterBut the boss came off second best when a more senior manager stepped in.28 Dec 12:44 AM
New ZealandCovid: Woman in 70s dies, 18 new community cases todayYesterday 34 community cases of Covid-19 were reported.28 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBleak festive season for unvaxxed DHB staff made redundantForty-six Northland DHB staff have had their jobs terminated.27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost 1500 people self-isolating during Christmas breakMore than 400 people infected with the virus are isolating at home.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuSuper-nannies square off with CovidSuper-nannies fight low Covid vaccination rates among Māori26 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandNearly 50 people hospitalised with Covid-19, with seven in ICUThe average age of current hospitalisations in Aotearoa is 55.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Where does low Māori vaccination rates leave us amid Omicron threat?Waitangi Tribunal released a sobering ruling of the Government's Covid-19 vaccine rollout.26 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Xmas Day & Boxing Day WrapDecember 26 2021 There have been 126 new Covid-19 community cases - and seven Omicron cases in MIQ - over the past two days. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Dec 01:32 AM
World'Not if, but when': Uncomfortable Covid truth expert says we have to faceOne expert says it is inevitable we will all eventually come into contact with Covid-19.25 Dec 05:44 PM
LifestyleAre you wearing your dressing gown wrong?Debate has erupted online over how to wear the good old dressing gown.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand55 prisoners, 21 staff in isolation after prison worker tests positive for Covid-19The worker is fully vaccinated.25 Dec 02:38 AM
Lifestyle'Hero': Man's lifesaving Christmas gift for his best mateJames received the ultimate Christmas gift from his best mate.25 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandFirst stage of Dunedin Hospital build granted consentAn independent panel has approved a fast-tracked consent for stage 1 of the $1.47b build.25 Dec 12:15 AM