New ZealandTranstasman travel uncertainty and dismay about MIQThousands pin hopes on 'green' flights resuming at the end of February.06 Jan 05:54 PM
New Zealand'Boost like crazy' before Omicron spreads - epidemiologistExpert calls for urgent stocking of rapid antigen tests ahead of Omicron outbreak.06 Jan 05:07 PM
New ZealandHipkins wants kids back in school fulltime - but could new variant force a rethink?Looming Omicron variant means pandemic plans should be revisited, epidemiologist says.06 Jan 05:00 PM
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WorldUnvaxxed couple die of Covid within seconds of each otherWilliam and Carol Stewart were married for 44 years and died within moments of each other.06 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandCovid case at busy Auckland bar on New Year's Eve was vaccinated - MoHThe Longroom Nightclub on Ponsonby Road reopens after Covid scare.06 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandNearly 11,000 queued for MIQ spots today - 88% were disappointedOfficials put 2250 MIQ rooms up for grabs for people hoping to arrive in March and April.06 Jan 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIndia's rising Omicron wave brings a grim sense of déjà vuNew York Times: As the new variant spreads, frustration and fatigue intensify.06 Jan 04:25 AM
New ZealandExpert modeller predicts NZ Omicron outbreak - in 18 daysPeople are being urged to get their booster shot before Omicron reaches the community.06 Jan 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn US Omicron hotspots, hospitals fill up, but ICUs may notNew York Times: Doctors are taking notice - this wave seems different from the last one.06 Jan 04:00 AM
WorldFully vaxxed man in his 20s dies as Omicron surges in NSWThe man had no underlying health conditions.06 Jan 03:57 AM
WorldFrench president articulates Covid strategy: 'Piss off' the unvaccinatedMacron used a vulgarity to describe his strategy for pressuring vaccine refusers.06 Jan 03:39 AM
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
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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
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 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
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
