New ZealandAll regions 'at or near' peak Covid case numbers - expert; what life looks like next"Numbers are less and that's the first time we've seen that."18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid cases have peaked in Auckland. Here's NZ's new Omicron epicentreOne DHB has reported 2172 new cases in the region today.18 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandLive: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases todayThe five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.18 Mar 12:46 AM
WorldCovid in Samoa: All flights suspended as Pacific nation goes into lockdownYesterday Samoa recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.18 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandLive: NZ 'could return to normality probably faster than people expect'Attorney-General David Parker says Omicron outbreak had not overwhelmed the health system.17 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandExpert warns Omicron will be major cause of Covid death as new data is revealedCovid-related deaths have been increasing with the Omicron outbreak.17 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandLive: 10 deaths, 930 people in hospital, more than 19,500 Covid cases todayAuckland's hospital staff are coming under increasing pressure, the Herald has revealed.17 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandWellington and Hutt among regions with highest active Covid casesKenepuru Community Hospital has 21 per cent of staff off work due to Covid-19.17 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 19,566 new Covid-19 community cases, ten deathsMarch 17 2022 There are 19,566 new community cases of Covid-19 and 930 people in hospital, including 23 in intensive care. Ten Covid-related deaths were announced today.Watch17 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Covid-19, vaccine passesMarch 17 2022 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says mandates and vaccine passes are unlikely to be used as widely as before and Cabinet will review traffic light settings next week.Watch16 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid deaths soar to 141; Bloomfield defends isolation rules, says health system staff 'feeling pressure'Yesterday, 19,452 community cases, 971 hospitalisations and 24 deaths were reported.16 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Exhausted nurses 'falling over each other' for nightly $500 Covid bonus'We are so short staffed in every department that management are working on the floor.'16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces border re-opening datesMarch 16 2022 Vaccinated Australians will be able to come to New Zealand without isolating from 11.59pm on April 12. Fully vaccinated travellers from visa-waiver countries will be able to enter the country from 11.59pm on May 2.Watch15 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two more deaths; 21,616 Covid-19 cases todayMarch 15 2022 There are 21,616 Covid cases in the community today and a record 960 patients in hospital battling the virus.Watch15 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandCovid outbreak linked to Wellington school camp, Ministry confirmsThe Ministry of Education was informed of Covid spread at a school camp late last month.14 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandGovt announces 'a start' of $22m for Māori Health AuthorityNew Zealand has been "dominated by monocultural thinking", Health NZ chair says.14 Mar 08:37 PM
New ZealandEight new Covid-19 deaths as daily case numbers continue to fallNew daily record of Covid-19 deaths in NZ as community case numbers continue to fall.13 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandCovid at Gloriavale: 'Significant cluster' confirmed by health officialsIt comes as remote religious community slowly takes up jab.12 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 12th March WrapMarch 12 2022 Seven people have died with Covid-19, signalling a grim milestone as the country's death toll since the beginning of the pandemic passes 100.Watch12 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Highest daily deaths; health workforce under pressureSeven deaths and 20,989 new Covid-19 community cases were reported yesterday.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: I think my son is being swayed by mum's anti-vax viewsJudge rules in recent case that well-informed child has right to decide about vaccine.11 Mar 04:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: 20,989 new community Covid cases; record daily death tollThis is the highest number of daily Covid-related deaths since the pandemic reached NZ.11 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 20,989 new Covid-19 community casesMarch 11 2022 There are 20,989 new Covid-19 cases in the community and seven new deaths today. That is the highest number of daily Covid-related deaths New Zealand has seen since the pandemic came to the country in 2020. Watch11 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland case numbers likely to have peaked as rest-of-NZ keeps risingNationally, 21,015 new Covid-19 community cases were reported on Thursday.10 Mar 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmicron iceberg: Officials 'flying blind' without better dataHospitalisation numbers are a useful indicator but also a "dangerously lagged" one.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDHB board member roles scrapped three months before term endsTime is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.10 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandRecord 773 people in hospital with Covid, 21,000 new cases; death toll hits 91Vast majority of today's hospitalisations were there because of Covid.10 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandDr Bloomfield says Auckland's Covid peak could be known in daysDr Ashley Bloomfield appears before the Health Select Committee and reveals Auckland's peak in Covid-19 case numbers could be known within days. Video / Parliament TVWatch09 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandHipkins stands by claims over women who prompted Northland's snap lockdownPolice say there wasn't enough evidence to suggest the women used false documents.09 Mar 01:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Four deaths, 22,454 cases, 742 in hospital with Covid-19March 9 2022 Chris Hipkins spoke just before the Ministry of Health announced there were 22,454 community cases and four deaths today. There were 742 people hospitalised including 19 in ICU.Watch09 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFirst Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positiveThe man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.08 Mar 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHelp! What happens if I catch Covid-19 overseas?Herald Travel answers your questions about international travel during the pandemic.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-positive healthcare staff can now work as a 'last resort'Plans are underway to allow Covid-positive staff to treat Covid patients.08 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Almost 24,000 community cases today, 756 people in hospitalMarch 8 2022 There are 23,894 new Covid-19 cases today - including 9881 people in Auckland. Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said 756 people were in hospital and 16 were in ICU or HDU.Watch08 Mar 12:00 AM
