Opinion'Swung from one extreme to the other': Aussie loses control over CovidOPINION: Australia has swung from one extreme in pandemic control to the other.06 Jan 01:20 AM
SportScott Morrison on Novak Djokovic's cancelled visa, being told to leave AustraliaSpeaking in a press conference, PM Morrison revealed there had never been an exemption in place and Djokovic’s evidence for a medical exemption was “insufficient”. Video / PoolWatch06 Jan 01:18 AM
WorldOne in three Victorians test positive for Covid-19Children will be able to get vaccinated at 18 state-run centres from Monday.05 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandCovid: 19 new community cases, 43 cases at the borderFour more cases linked to an Auckland escort agency were reported yesterday.05 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionInsolvent Auckland developer owes creditors $2.2mInland Revenue is owed $1.5m for GST and PAYE tax.05 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldOmicron: US hospitals seeing different kind of Covid-19 surge this timeThe fast-spreading variant is resulting in serious staff shortages.05 Jan 10:17 PM
WorldItaly mandates Covid vaccination for people 50 and olderThe Italian PM said the decision aimed 'to reduce the pressure on hospitals'.05 Jan 10:11 PM
New ZealandGene sequencing reveals source of Napier Covid infectionInvestigations have found the likely source of infection for two Napier Covid cases05 Jan 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo jab, no job: Nurses, midwives among 25 Lakes DHB staff sackedAll DHB staff were required to have had their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15.05 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldConcern as 'Flurona' cases spread in BrazilPeople are testing positive for both the flu and Covid-19 at the same time.05 Jan 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Barnett: Attention must turn to our kidsOPINION: Auckland Business Chamber chief executive says our focus needs to shift.05 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We are human' - Behind the phones at HealthlineThis year, Healthline experienced the highest level of abuse towards staff in its history.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'lucky escape' with Omicron as cases hit record levels overseas'New Zealand is still dealing with Delta, Omicron is coming'.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Earlier booster offer needs to be taken upOPINION: Our editorial on the need to join the advanced vaccine booster programme.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMIQ room release: Kiwis stranded in Australia locked outThere are no red flights scheduled from Australia for March or April.05 Jan 09:00 AM
WorldIn Israel, Omicron drives confusing policy amid fourth jabOmicron is outpacing Israel's ability to make and execute clear pandemic public policy.05 Jan 06:34 AM
New ZealandTen cases now linked to Auckland brothelSix cases linked to the Pelican Club were initially identified on Monday.05 Jan 05:04 AM
New ZealandForty residents in isolation as retirement village worker tests positive for CovidThe Bob Owens Village team member is now self-isolating.05 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandCovid scare: Popular Auckland bar named as location of interestPatrons are being told to isolate and get tested immediately.05 Jan 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Alarming Covid case numbers didn't need to be this badThe top five columns of the year from Teuila Fuatai.05 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand17 new cases, more Omicron at the border as booster interval shortenedKiwis 18 and over can get their booster dose if it's been four months since their second.04 Jan 10:30 PM
World'On our radar': WHO speaks out on new mutant Covid variant detected in FranceThe World Health Organisation has confirmed a new mutant Covid strain detected in France.04 Jan 10:21 PM
LifestyleRetailers brace for surprising Covid trend we didn't see comingAfter months of Covid-19 lockdowns, a new trend reveals we are finally getting "revenge".04 Jan 08:21 PM
TravelFully-vaccinated cruise passengers warned against travelling by CDCFully vaccinated? The CDC still thinks you should cancel that cruise trip.04 Jan 06:40 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: Covid response must not be the same in 2022OPINION: Now, heading into 2022, we're much warier.04 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJimmy Fallon reveals he got virus over Christmas periodTalk show host admitted he was "lucky enough" to only show "mild" Covid symptoms.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBaby becomes Australia's youngest Covid victimA 13-month-old who died in her sleep has become Australia's youngest to die with Covid.04 Jan 04:46 AM
WorldScientists discover new mutant Covid variantAlarm bells ringing after a new Covid variant is detected in France.04 Jan 03:15 AM
World'Tsunami of Covid:' Australian doctor's grave warning about hospitalsA Sydney doctor has predicted that Australia is faces a 'hospital-based disaster'.04 Jan 01:30 AM
New Zealand31 new cases in the community - new border-related Omicron caseThe interval between second and booster vaccine doses drops to four months tomorrow.03 Jan 11:30 PM
WorldTwitter bans Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account for Covid claimsTwitter banned far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for violating its Covid-19 policy.03 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandMore space for family of eight crammed into two MIQ roomsDad says he spoke out over concerns about MIQ's mental health impact.03 Jan 11:18 PM
World'Not sustainable': UK health adviser says we can't vaccinate the planet every six monthsFurther inoculations should not be offered until there is more evidence.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials fear more contacts will surface of Covid-struck brothelPublic health officials are working hard to reach all potential contacts.03 Jan 10:11 PM
