New ZealandWaiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilitiesTwo more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.20 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandMan drove 2 hours trying to get Covid vaccine, sites all shutThe man visited seven vaccination sites in Levin and Ōtaki but they were all shut.20 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Hundreds could die if NZ re-opened without health measures - studyReopening NZ without measures like lockdowns may mean more than 11,000 hospitalisations.20 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandNurses union reveals shortage of PPE amid outbreakThose working on the frontline are the most exposed and least protected, union warns.19 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandCovid cases reported in Wellington; North Shore Hospital patient infectedExperts say the Government is likely to extend the nationwide lockdown today.19 Aug 10:12 PM
VideoFocus: Essential workers face gigantic queues for Covid-19 testsEssential workers Joshua van Wyk and Megan Flatt arrived at the Northcote testing centre at 7.10am to find about 200 cars in front of them in the queue. Video / Adam PearseWatch19 Aug 10:11 PM
LifestyleWhat it's like living with chronic joint pain at 22Arthritis doesn't just affect older people - I've lived with it since I was 14 years old.19 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNgāti Hine Health Trust vaccinating more than 400 a dayNorthland DHB does more than 600 Covid tests in a day.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | The latest infoA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Aug 07:28 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 outbreak: The weekend Delta came to CoromandelInside the perfect weekend getaway that brought Covid-19 to a small town.19 Aug 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Worrying time' for school community: Avondale College principalImmediate focus on supporting each other and following health guidelines, principal says.19 Aug 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldVaccine effectiveness against Covid may wane, studies findNew York Times: Some scientists say not everyone needs a booster shot.19 Aug 03:15 AM
World120km outside their hotspot: Tradies busted breaking NSW lockdownWorkers fled when police arrived.19 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared - virologist; 11 new cases, 2 in hospitalNZ's Delta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared, a virologist says.19 Aug 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Piece of the puzzle we're looking for' - outbreak linked to Sydney returnee; 11 new cases, 2 in hospitalTwo people are now in hospital, police confirm arrests for lockdown flouters.19 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Hospital testing all staff and patients for CovidHere's what we know about the infected nurse and the hospital's response.19 Aug 01:33 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 11 new Covid-19 community cases, 21 in totalAugust 19 2021 There are now 21 Delta Covid-19 cases in Auckland, including two in hospital.Watch19 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandVaccinations resume today - how to get a jab during level 4Here's the advice on getting the Pfizer jab in lockdown.18 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandPolice called to deal with snowboarders, families flouting lockdown in QueenstownPolice called out to deal with people flouting lockdown rules in the snowy South.18 Aug 11:40 PM
New Zealand2km queues at testing sites, police managing trafficQueues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.18 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLiving with OCD in a pandemicNew York Times: Covid made things worse for OCD. But it also came with a silver lining.18 Aug 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Flowery sunshine': Florist gives away flowers in community at centre of outbreakFlowers bound for dump were given away by florist spreading sunshine as lockdown loomed.18 Aug 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Possibly a bigger outbreak': Expert predicts longer lockdown; 'Dangerous' locations of interest; Aucklanders queue to be testedThere are now 10 cases of Delta in New Zealand and almost 70 locations of interest.18 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why genome sequencing is crucial to this outbreakResults are to be announced today. Why are they important?18 Aug 09:22 PM
New ZealandThe 10 Covid Delta cases: Here's what we knowThe 10 cases include an AUT student, an Avondale College teacher and a tradesman.18 Aug 05:39 PM
New ZealandPM explains why Ashley Bloomfield is yet to be vaccinated - but he is booked inThe PM received her second dose of the vaccine in July.18 Aug 05:36 PM
New ZealandFrustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdownMum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ’s Delta outbreak | What we know so farA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Aug 09:22 AM
New ZealandAuckland's most unlucky resident? Three locations of interest visited by Auckland singerCaitlin Smith is hoping luck was on her side when she gets the results of her Covid test.18 Aug 07:51 AM
New ZealandLong queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdownIt was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.18 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandThree new cases since 1pm - one has link to border; AUT student among 10 cases - in lecture with 84 othersTen Covid cases confirmed - AUT student was in lecture with 84 other students.18 Aug 06:59 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Why our ICUs couldn't cope with a large Covid Delta outbreak'We actually have very few extra staff, and in some instances, we've got fewer staff.'18 Aug 06:00 AM
Small BusinessWhat essential businesses need to consider this lockdownWorkplace advisory firm is calling on essential business to operate with caution.18 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 vaccinations: What you need to know about getting a jab in lockdownVaccination centres will be open again tomorrow and those 40 and over are now eligible.18 Aug 04:57 AM