WorldAustralia delays border opening plan until December 15Australian government has 'paused' its plan to ease border restrictions from Wednesday.29 Nov 09:52 AM
New ZealandNelson woman 'safe', say police after huntAt time of Marfell's disappearance, police said "there are real concerns for her welfare".29 Nov 08:38 AM
WorldTwo more cases of Omicron variant detected in NSWThat brings the total number of Omicron cases in the state to four.29 Nov 07:13 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Auckland is losing itAs 'Freedom Day' approaches, Aucklanders appear to be at the end of their tether.29 Nov 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree big questions about OmicronWill Omicron outperform Delta? How will vaccines fare? And will there be more variants?29 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldJapan bans foreign visitors as Omicron spreadsJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the measure will take effect Tuesday.29 Nov 05:43 AM
New Zealand182 Covid cases as Govt makes traffic light call; Positive case near NelsonThe decision will come as a new variant of Covid-19 gets closer to our doorstep.29 Nov 05:34 AM
New ZealandProf Michael Baker: NZ will never return to pre-pandemic timesMichael Baker said there were "no surprises" in yesterday's announcement.29 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAir NZ's big domestic plans, details of preparation for international restartOmicron aside, airline to boost domestic services, firms up plans for global reboot.29 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandTraffic lights call: South Island reacts to orangeWest Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.29 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals traffic light settings for each regionNovember 29 2021 Most of the upper North Island - including Auckland - will go straight into the red level under the new traffic light system from Friday, while the whole of the South Island will go to the less restrictive orange.Watch29 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of 2021: Gang leader finds a way in the war against Covid-19"I'm not anti-vaccination," he tells the room. "Willie, get me across the line, Willie."29 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandBorder protections will 'buy us time' as Omicron spreads - ExpertScientists are currently studying Omicron to see if it poses a bigger threat than Delta.29 Nov 12:17 AM
New ZealandApology after preschool Covid cluster hits babies as young as eight months oldThe children from the centre with the virus range between eight months to four years old.29 Nov 12:00 AM
WorldChina warns of 'colossal' Covid outbreak as Omicron variant emergesChinese mathematicians have uncovered a 'harsh reality' as Covid cases look set to spike.28 Nov 10:50 PM
TravelPandemic Travel: How to travel safely this summerHere's how to travel safer this summer.28 Nov 10:29 PM
Aged careRadius interim profit drops from $2.1m to $1.3m"We continue to see costs across the business rising" - CEO Brien Cree.28 Nov 09:00 PM
ConstructionAsset Plus interim profit down 78%, $350m project downsized"Re-emergence of Covid-19 has again subdued leasing activity and business confidence".28 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandTwo Auckland Covid patients' home-isolation deaths 'potentially preventable'Two people who were self-isolating at home alone, died earlier this month.28 Nov 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Omicron, the new Covid-19 variant, got its nameNew York Times: The naming system makes public communication about variants easier.28 Nov 08:14 PM
WorldWorld rushes to learn more about Covid 19 OmicronScientist are unclear if Covid 19 omicron poses a bigger threat than delta yet.28 Nov 08:12 PM
New ZealandRed, Orange or Green: Cabinet meets to decide each region's fateThe country will move into the new Covid-19 protection framework on Friday.28 Nov 07:54 PM
TravelEU propose nine-month expiration date for visitor vaccine passportsFully-vaccinated? You may have just nine months to travel if you plan on visiting Europe.28 Nov 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey died from Covid. Then the online attacks startedNew York Times: Anti-vaccine victims have become targets of trolling, even after death.28 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandAnother Auckland school hit by CovidTe Papapa School is closed today for a deep clean.28 Nov 07:35 PM
Aged careOceania pushes up profit 22pc, Covid hit sales, building work"Impacted sales, delayed building works, added direct costs" - CEO on Covid's effects.28 Nov 07:30 PM
World'Heart-wrenching': Vegan dies of Covid after refusing 'animal tested' vaccineHe fell ill and deteriorated quickly. Now his wife has revealed his last words.28 Nov 07:12 PM
PoliticsLive: 'Too early' to make changes in response to Omicron outbreak - ArdernAn expert says the new traffic light system may nudge the unvaccinated to get jabbed.28 Nov 07:09 PM
World'It's an outrage': Expert slams countries over Omicron reactionAn African doctor has criticised countries for immediately introducing travel bans.28 Nov 06:15 PM
New ZealandHas outbreak peaked? Experts warn cases could still rise in AucklandThe outbreak looks to have peaked but that could change with the traffic light system.28 Nov 05:59 PM
WorldFirst country shuts doors to all foreign tourists over Omicron fearsThe rules go into effect on Sunday night.28 Nov 05:39 PM
World'Very heavy price': As Omicron spreads, borders slam shutWorld scrambles to slow variant's spread, days after it was identified in South Africa.28 Nov 05:20 PM
New ZealandNZ's booster shot rollout: All you need to knowThe ministry said officials were assessing the latest information on the new variant.28 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesWatch: Auckland Airport opening up $160m road networkCompany takes advantage of plunge in traffic to get on with infrastructure work.28 Nov 04:00 PM
