WorldPfizer says booster protects against OmicronPharma claims booster increases people's levels of antibodies by 25-fold.08 Dec 06:17 PM
New ZealandBanned councillor quoted 'misrepresented' vaccine adviceHealth advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.08 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandMini MIQ rooms readied for holidaymakers who contract CovidIsolation rooms set aside for Covid cases around the country ahead of summer holidays.08 Dec 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light systemWhanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop Kiwi stuntman kicks down MIQ barrier with help from richlister'I'm just like any other ordinary Kiwi who needs to work.'08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ plane stranded on tarmac for 30 minutes as pair refuse to wear masksFlight took off after the unmasked pair staff confirmed to staff they had an exemption.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman checked for 'bad' vaccine reaction, discovers potentially life-threatening lumpShe is one of the 133 New Zealand women estimated to not know they have breast cancer.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGP caught giving medical certificates as vaccine exemptionsFor $80 one GP can give you a medical certificate to be used as a vaccine exemption.08 Dec 07:38 AM
New ZealandExpert's summer warning as contact-tracing woes revealedTargets for good contact tracing performance were only met when case numbers were low.08 Dec 03:52 AM
World'First in the world' Omicron variant in QueenslandQueensland health authorities have discovered a new version of the Omicron variant.08 Dec 03:26 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 8th December WrapDaily Covid community cases continued a positive downward trend with case numbers dropping under the 100 mark for another day on Wednesday. Video / Alex Burton / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig Watch08 Dec 02:44 AM
New ZealandMāori leader fears group of young people putting community at riskKing Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.08 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandAuckland surgeon charged with flying to Christchurch during lockdownThe Remuera resident is accused of having illegally left Auckland on October 25.08 Dec 12:45 AM
New Zealand90 new Covid cases, fears of undetected infection near GisborneNew cases in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Nelson-Tasman.07 Dec 11:55 PM
Kahu'Protectors, not thugs': Iwi leader slams Seymour's description of checkpoint workersReuben Taipari said it's about working together with the Police.07 Dec 11:34 PM
WorldModern tragedy: Dad kills family after he was caught with fake vaccine passInvestigators say the horrific crime was driven by fear of losing the three children.07 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandWhen you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answeredThe differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.07 Dec 11:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Why would we take unnecessary risk?' - Sir Brian Roche on less use of vaccine passesRoche on vaccine passes: 'It is a little unusual, but so was having to wear a seatbelt'07 Dec 09:15 PM
WorldBattling Omicron: Infected man reveals reality of 'supervillain' variantAnime fan who was one of the first cases in the US reveals his Omicron symptoms.07 Dec 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe variant hunters: Inside South Africa's effort to stop dangerous mutationsNew York Times: Scientists do part of the work. Local health workers on foot do the rest.07 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandWatch live: MPs grill Health Minister, Bloomfield on Covid responseLittle and Bloomfield face questions on Covid, health reforms and mental health spending.07 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandLive: Luxon's demand to PM - open Auckland's borders tonightI think we would expect to see cases go up with the traffic light, Baker has warned.07 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Is NZ prepared for Omicron's inevitable arrival?The emergence of the Omicron variant is a reminder this pandemic is far from over.07 Dec 06:54 PM
TravelCovid 19 Cruise sails on with new guests after outbreakNine crew members and eight passengers were infected on the Norwegian Breakaway:07 Dec 06:34 PM
World68 fully vaxxed hospital staff infected at Christmas partyOver 60 staff at a regional hospital tested positive for Covid after a Christmas dinner.07 Dec 06:22 PM
New ZealandPub-goer with no vaccine pass remanded in custodyMan, 46, allegedly locked himself in a toilet after being told to leave The Bog.07 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandDHBs prepare mini-MIQs for visiting casesTwo motel units in Queenstown 'not enough' with Aucklanders on the way, says mayor.07 Dec 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFoodmarket's business has slumped since visit by Covid-19 caseThe store owner thought the call informing her of the possible exposure was a prank.07 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Luxon's biggest mistake in first PM showdownOPINION: Covid for Ardern and her band of weary warriors is their ticket to ride.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Health officials wanted Auckland liberated by now, most of NZ in orangeHealth advice said new framework and high vax rates could see end to Auckland boundary.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: How the Government continues to fail Māori in CovidOPINION: Why are local leaders and the Government at odds over summer travel?07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Dangerously low': Ex-chief of staff reveals truth about Trump's Covid battleNew York Times: Even after he was hospitalised, Trump's condition was 'grave'.07 Dec 06:06 AM
New ZealandAuckland gym stays open without vaccine passes despite police warningOliver MMA gym owners say they're against the vaccine mandate.07 Dec 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAnalysis: The worrying number in Air NZ's Sustainability ReportTime for airline industry greenwashing is long gone says adviser.07 Dec 04:44 AM
