WorldIndia overwhelmed by massive Covid surge; 'double mutant' strain suspectedNo beds, oxygen for critically ill patients as nation's Covid wave worsens.20 Apr 03:18 AM
WorldIndia's capital to lock down as Covid cases top 15 million'I do not say the system has collapsed, but it has reached its limits,' minister says.19 Apr 08:02 AM
OpinionNew Zealand's China policy: Fence-sitting is not workingOPINION: One day - likely soon - Beijing will force NZ's hand. What happens then?19 Apr 03:58 AM
WorldPutin critic Alexei Navalny 'could die at any moment' - doctorThe imprisoned 44-year-old is in the third week of a hunger strike.17 Apr 09:01 PM
WorldIndia accused of hiding alarming Covid-19 reality amid soaring casesThe accusations come after India recorded the world's highest single-day Covid case tally.15 Apr 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: China is starting to lose the Covid-19 Cold WarOPINION: China is finding out that freedom is crucial to progress.13 Apr 07:58 AM
World'Critical point': WHO's scary new Covid warningSeven weeks of rising cases and four weeks of rising deaths prompt grim reality check.13 Apr 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMyanmar coup seals autocracy's rise in Southeast AsiaNew York Times: Not long ago, democracy was surging in the region. Now it's in trouble.13 Apr 03:46 AM
WorldCovid-19: New daily cases skyrocket in IndiaIndia has recorded almost 1 million new Covid-19 cases in the past week.12 Apr 07:19 AM
WorldChina accused of 'setting the stage for a bloody war' in MyanmarBeijing has 'profoundly shaped the trajectory of post-coup violence', an expert says.11 Apr 02:49 AM
WorldDay of bloodshed: Myanmar forces kill 82 civilians in BagoMyanmar security forces crackdown on pro-democracy protesters continues apace.10 Apr 08:37 PM
WorldCovid-19 vaccine rollout marks beginning of 'new era'World's Covid vaccine rollout marks the beginning but there are some travel restriction.10 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldJapan raises Covid alert level in Tokyo ahead of OlympicsJapan to raise Covid-19 alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures as cases surge.09 Apr 09:45 AM
New ZealandEmirates introduces NZ flight restrictions days before India travel ban startsThe restriction applies to those who've been in India in the 14 days before their flight.08 Apr 10:07 AM
World'Great concern': US warns of China accelerating plans to capture TaiwanChina claims Taiwan as its own territory to be won over peacefully or by force.08 Apr 12:41 AM
New ZealandExperts predict when to expect expanded NZ travel bubbleWhile there was confidence the vaccine reduced transmission, further data was required.07 Apr 06:42 AM
Lifestyle'Injustice and insult': Rival rips crown from beauty queen's headIt's Kanye v T-Swizzle all over again - but with hair pulling and sashes.07 Apr 12:11 AM
WorldPutin's power grab: Russian leader signs law securing two more termsRussia's President rewrites the rules so he can potentially hold on to power until 2036.06 Apr 09:47 PM
WorldIndonesia landslides, floods kill 55 people; dozens missingRelief efforts hampered by power cuts, blocked roads and the remoteness of the area.05 Apr 02:23 AM
WorldTaiwan train disaster: Truck owner's emotional apology after arrestInitial reports suggest the unmanned truck's emergency brake was not properly engaged.04 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith swarms of ships, Beijing tightens its grip on South China SeaNew York Times: China has a new strategy in disputed waters: flood the zone.04 Apr 01:41 AM
WorldOfficials seek arrest after derailment in Taiwan kills at least 51Calls for the arrest of the person allegedly responsible for Taiwan's train derailment.03 Apr 07:00 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Pounamu combines Chinese and Māori art forms in fashion showWaka huia and Chinese bowl-forms on display. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Apr 07:06 PM
WorldIndonesia finds crashed jet's cockpit voice recorder in seaA Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the Java Sea in January, killing all 62 people on board.31 Mar 08:28 AM
WorldMyanmar forces fire on funeral; crackdown continuesUN criticises international community for not doing enough to stop 'mass murder'.28 Mar 06:44 PM
WorldHow China is prepping for global financial meltdownWe're in one of "great bubbles of financial history" and it's about to pop, say experts.27 Mar 05:35 PM
World'Double mutant' variant found as India's cases soarA new variant has been detected in India as the nation struggles with a surge in cases.25 Mar 11:56 PM
WorldShooting victim's husband says police detained him for hoursMario Gonzalez questions whether police treated him badly because he's Mexican.22 Mar 09:37 PM
WorldLarge Chinese flotilla descends on South China Sea reefChinese flotilla's presence a 'provocative action of militarising the area'.21 Mar 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.19 Mar 04:01 PM
WorldThe garage sale find that sold for almost $1mSix other such bowls are known - and most are in museums.18 Mar 02:29 AM
WorldWorst sandstorm in a decade cloaks Beijing in apocalyptic hazeStrong winds blow sand from the Gobi desert across much of northern China.15 Mar 11:12 PM
WorldSri Lanka to ban burqas, close over 1000 Islamic schoolsSri Lanka has announced plans to ban the wearing of burqas13 Mar 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan's nuclear ghost town - and the people who never leftThe Geiger counter gives off a near-constant crackle - even inside homes.11 Mar 04:15 PM
