New ZealandPicnics and playdates resume - but confusion continues over playgroundsAuckland enjoys its first day of further reduced restrictions in level 3 today.05 Oct 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It's dire:' Events sector in limbo, supports vaccine passportsThe events sector says lockdowns cost the economy billions of dollars in lost revenue.05 Oct 04:52 AM
New Zealand24 cases, six in Waikato; vaccine pass to be required for summer events, festivalsIt comes ahead of Auckland moving to the first step of its road map tonight.05 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 24 Covid-19 community cases; vaccine passes to be used in NZOctober 5 2021 There are 24 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals vaccine passes will be used in New Zealand from as early as next month.Watch05 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandInterislander crew granted MIQ exemption after Sydney tripThe crew were isolated on board and had saliva tests and temperature checks each day.04 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandGet used to living with Covid - expert 'gutted' by new 3-step planAuckland will move to a new life at level 3 from midnight tonight.04 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Positive Covid cases see Raglan shake off its 'anti-vax' imagePeople who have been against getting vaccinated are now lining up for the jab.04 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Infected person at apartment this afternoonAn Auckland apartment block has been visited by an infected person five times.04 Oct 06:15 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM announces phased end to Auckland Covid-19 restrictionsOctober 4 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern has promised a phased end to Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland. From midnight Tuesday, bubbles will be able to mix, but only outdoors and with some restrictions still in place.Watch04 Oct 03:00 AM
Politics29 new Covid cases - eight unlinked; new case at hospital EDCabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.04 Oct 01:18 AM
New ZealandLive: Taxi driver tests positive, more Raglan cases - Cabinet faces grim scenarioA newborn baby has tested positive for Covid at Auckland's North Shore Hospital.03 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandPeople turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid caseWaikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.03 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandHamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new casesThe new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.03 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 33 new community cases; Hamilton and Raglan move to level 3October 3 2021 Hamilton, Raglan and several other Waikato towns will move to alert-level 3 from 11.59pm tonight after the discovery of two Delta cases, and the spread of the virus beyond Auckland's borders.Watch03 Oct 12:00 AM
WorldCovid-19: An unlikely country with record jab rate, 119pcAlthough it seems impossible, this territory has vaccinated 119pc of its population.02 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandLive: Delta spreads to Waikato - new cases in Raglan, HamiltonJacinda Ardern will now front a 1pm press conference.02 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Why Dr Ashley Bloomfield got the jabDirector-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield on why he decided to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get the vaccine and let's get back to normal': Laura McGoldrick"Do it for your family, do it for your friends, do it for your community."02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBloomfield on the 'heat-seeking missile' virus, and our most vulnerable regionsOn getting to 90 per cent: "It's not just possible. The modelling shows it's essential."02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Interview with Dr Ashley BloomfieldDirector general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it’s a matter of when, not if NZ hits 90% vaccinated and what lies ahead for borders, future lockdowns and Covid treatments. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 02 Oct WrapThere are 27 new cases of Covid-19 today with another possible exposure event at Middlemore Hospital's ED and anti-lockdown protests happening across NZ. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandPatients could soon be told to stay home. GPs aren't prepared to monitor themGPs expect they may soon have to treat Covid-19 patients who have been told to stay home.02 Oct 02:15 AM
New Zealand27 new community Covid cases; possible exposure event at hospitalFive unlinked cases come just days out from the Government's alert level decision.01 Oct 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Level 2 and Auckland border trade-off on the cardsEDITORIAL: Auckland may have to battle on, apart from NZ, for some time yet.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: More Auckland suburbs on locations of interest listMore locations of interest around Auckland are now being identified.01 Oct 07:22 AM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: NZME stars roll up their sleevesNZME stars are supporting #rollupyoursleevesnz, let's get vaccinated! Let's get at least 90% of kiwis fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Christmas. Video / NZME Watch01 Oct 04:12 AM
New ZealandCan landlords ask tenants for their vaccination status?A "grey area" has emerged around rights for landlords and tenants amid vaccine rollout.01 Oct 03:08 AM
New Zealand19 Covid cases today - why officials are expecting another 35 in coming daysIt comes as two people tested positive at Middlemore Hospital overnight.01 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandNew Covid case reported in Albany residential complexPeople living at The Grange in Albany have been advised a resident has tested positive.01 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Positive case who left Middlemore Hospital transferred to MIQPatient is one of two people connected to two exposure events at the emergency department.01 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 19 new Covid-19 community casesOctober 1 2021 There are 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, all in Auckland. Of today's cases, only one is yet to be linked to another case, with nine unlinked cases over the past 14 days.Watch01 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow the Covid-19 response can better support marginalised communitiesEmerging positive cases have been linked to transitional housing tenants and gangs.30 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Red alert' hospital plans for uncontrolled Covid-19 revealedEscalation plans have been released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 80% of Covid cases and hospitalisations among unvaccinated'Your chances of ending up in hospital with Delta if you're unvaccinated are greater.'30 Sep 04:00 PM
