New ZealandLive: 104 new Covid cases - including in Northland, South Island; How Auckland's 90% targets are trackingThere are now 274 cases from the last 14 days that are yet to be linked.23 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandHow each DHB stacks up for the 90% vaccination targetAuckland and Capital & Coast are leading the charge in the race to get to 90% vaccinated.23 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandMainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airportsPeople are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.22 Oct 11:36 PM
New ZealandLive: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island neededInfected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.22 Oct 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We need to be staunch': Ministry granting travel exemptions without knowing vaccination statusMinistry hasn't been asking vaccination status of those it grants travel exemptions to.22 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 jabs available at Wellington Lions rugby game in PoriruaMerchandise, kai and Covid-19 jabs are available at the Wellington Lions game today.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Entering Red Zone': Inside a Covid ward and ICU"I do say a little prayer every day for everyone out there," nurse on forefront tells.22 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldRussians urged to vaccinate as Covid cases and deaths reach record levelsRussia reported 1036 deaths and more than 36,000 new infections on Thursday.22 Oct 06:47 AM
New ZealandExperts react to traffic light system for opening up with vaccinesIt's possible for Auckland, and other regions, to reach the 90% target by Christmas.22 Oct 06:04 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSigh of relief at Government's economic package for Auckland businessGovernment economic package is a welcome relief for anxious owners.22 Oct 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMore retirement villages allow visitors under level 3"Our approach is an extension of the picnic concept" - Arvida Group CEO.22 Oct 04:35 AM
New Zealand'No hope': Tearful Collins slams 'confusing' traffic-light Covid planJudith Collins says NZ is being held to ransom by people who will not get vaccinated.22 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandOne Auckland DHB has only just over 70% of population fully vaccinatedAuckland will not move out of level 3 until all three DHBs hit 90 per cent.21 Oct 11:53 PM
LifestyleOutrage after size 8 model told she was 'too fat' for jobA model who is of healthy body size has broken down after a casting agent's comments.21 Oct 11:12 PM
New ZealandPolice defend less confrontational protest enforcement actionCommissioner admits it's "dissatisfying" for law-abiding residents to watch rule-flouters.21 Oct 08:09 PM
WorldWatch: Victoria emerges from lockdown after 262 daysAfter 262 days of lockdown across Victoria, the embattled state is finally "free".21 Oct 06:44 PM
WorldResearch: Un-vaxed may get Covid every 16 monthsNew research shows people who don't get vaccinated may get reinfected every 16 months.21 Oct 06:28 PM
New ZealandPolio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jabRetired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.21 Oct 06:07 PM
New Zealand'I did nothing wrong': Woman at heart of Northland border breach hits out at allegationsAuckland woman at centre of Northland border beach allegations speaks out.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurses warn New Zealand is 'dangerously under-prepared for tsunami of cases'NZNO kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku said nurses are burnt out and seriously understaffed.21 Oct 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGates Foundation to help get Covid pills quickly to poor countriesNew York Times: Gates Foundation to help get antiviral drug to low-income countries.21 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandInternational auction of Wellington Paranormal items hoped to push Jemima Gazley legacy to $1mThe Paranormal unit are auctioning off tasers and patches for brain cancer research.21 Oct 01:09 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 102 new Covid-19 community casesOctober 21 2021 There are 102 Covid-19 cases in the community today - the highest daily number since the coronavirus pandemic hit our shores last year.Watch21 Oct 12:00 AM
WorldCovid-19: White House details plans to vaccinate kids aged 5-11Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a Covid-19 shot in the US.20 Oct 11:53 PM
RetailThe Warehouse considers mandatory vaccinations for all staff by New Year's DayThe Warehouse Group employs about 12,000 staff across New Zealand.20 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandWoman rejected from med school four times heads to courtThe woman had taken the University of Auckland to court previously for a similar issue.20 Oct 08:44 PM
LifestyleFeeling more anxious lately? Here's 10 apps that can helpLockdown is wearing thin but we have just the apps to keep you happy, healthy and focused.20 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn a first, surgeons attached a pig kidney to a human - and it workedNew York Times: A kidney grown in a genetically altered pig seemed to function normally.20 Oct 07:34 PM
New ZealandCovid 'tsunami coming': ED nurses are overworked and thinking of quittingOverworked nurses say hospitals aren't ready for a surge in cases.20 Oct 06:27 PM
New ZealandBotched brain surgery: Woman wins fight with ACCJan Henderson's surgeon operated in the wrong place at the base of her brain.20 Oct 05:49 PM
New ZealandOur next public health crisis? Authorities warn falling vaccine rates putting children at riskDocuments obtained by the Herald shed light on another brewing public health crisis.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan isolating in backyard tent, toileting in bucket after Covid exposureRatana Clarke can't use the toilet or take a shower, and is stranded in a tent.20 Oct 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTuberculosis, like Covid, spreads in aerosols, scientists reportNew York Times: The finding upends centuries of conventional wisdom.20 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI medtech inks national partnership, reveals $10m Series A planMachine learning powers healthcare on a knees-to-know basis.20 Oct 04:43 AM
