PoliticsWatch: 'Not out of the woods' - Covid summer wave may hit 11k cases a day21,595 new community cases have been reported in the past week.15 Nov 11:01 PM
WorldViolent unrest in Guangzhou over strict Covid restrictionsAnger with lockdowns in China has boiled over.15 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandArdern tests negative after meeting Covid-positive Cambodian PMArdern met Cambodia's PM Hun Sen on Sunday at the East Asia Summit.15 Nov 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid depression is real. Here’s what you need to knowNew York Times: Risk of developing symptoms of depression remains high up to a year later.14 Nov 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Three years of Covid, new study suggests cautionOPINION: Our editorial warns those infected by the coronavirus should avoid a double dose.14 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelMajestic cruise cluster due to community transmission rates, say linerCases of Covid quadrupled to 800 on the two day sailing to Sydney.14 Nov 05:20 AM
New ZealandLive: 21,595 new Covid cases, 56 virus-related deaths in the past weekThe most recent analysis shows the Omicron subvariant remains dominant.14 Nov 12:11 AM
TravelAs cases rise, this country eases quarantine for travellersThe new rules are seen as a 'move towards normalisation' for the country.13 Nov 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$3.8b landlord thanks Auckland CBD workers for returningIn February, Pritchard pleaded: “Please come back".13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Three things to know about Covid-19 reinfectionHow many Kiwis have really had Covid-19 this year? And what does it mean for reinfection?12 Nov 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Robertson risks undermining independence of Reserve BankOPINION: Finance Minister should be taking steps to reinforce RBNZ's focus & independence.11 Nov 08:00 PM
WorldCruise ship with ‘800’ Covid cases set to disembark in SydneyA Covid-19 outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked concern.11 Nov 10:09 AM
LifestyleMichelle Obama shares personal stories of coping in new bookFormer US first lady struggled with "crushing sense of hopelessness” after 2020 election.10 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandWhy Sir David Skegg is 'cautiously optimistic' worst of Covid-19 is overTop epidemiologist says we'll look back on Covid response as 'great national achievement'.10 Nov 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s great ‘zero-Covid’ guessing gameNew York Times: World tries to figure out when China will drop its strict restrictions.09 Nov 10:02 PM
TalanoaCovid-19: WHO records 140 cases in TuvaluCommunity transmission was only picked up 6 days ago and now it's past 100.08 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandGovernment says no plans at this stage for annual Covid booster for most peopleDr Ayesha Verrall said the government was still getting expert advice.08 Nov 06:56 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 20,802 new cases and 41 deaths in past 7 daysAn expert says NZ may be at or nearing the peak of this wave - but much remains unclear.07 Nov 12:09 AM
WorldWhy China’s Covid chaos is part of Xi’s planThere are rumblings behind the scenes as China refuses to its drop zero-Covid policy.06 Nov 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentSkyCity Adelaide might face A$50m fine: analystsYet A$300m fines are being forecast for a rival listed casino operator.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandI used to be a climate change denier, a vaccine sceptic, anti-gay - what changed?They once were climate change or vaccine skeptic, anti-homosexuality or abusive.Now what?05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentThe big economic and social questions New Zealand facesRebuilding Better: Does NZ's Covid response offer a model for another big challenge?04 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandNZ's Covid cases could total 50,000 a week - double the reported numberCovid-19 cases could be more than twice the number that show up in official figures.03 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandRebuilding Better: New poll reveals most important issue for New ZealandersNew Zealanders highlight cost-of-living as most important issue.03 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldI spent 10 days in a secret Chinese Covid detention centreFinancial Times: 'I asked staff if anybody knew the address. No one seemed sure.'03 Nov 06:53 PM
Banking and financeBank of England makes biggest interest rate hike in 30 yearsHigh inflation is eroding living standards and likely to trigger a “prolonged” recession.03 Nov 06:21 PM
WorldCovid infection may cause an inflammatory response in the brainStudy identifies potential risks for neurodegenerative conditions, but also treatment.02 Nov 05:56 PM
New ZealandArdern hints at progress in Latin America trade dealThe PM has drawn on the wisdom of the Lord of the Rings star in a business speech.02 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Variant soup’ set to drive up Covid infections - expertAs our immunity begins to wane, the reinfection risk rises, immunologist says.01 Nov 10:56 PM
New Zealand‘Broken learning’: Pandemic damage will take years to repair, principals saySome communities have been hit particularly hard by the disruption to kids' schooling.01 Nov 09:06 PM
World‘All dead in Room 726′: Chinese workers flee iPhone factory lockdownGrim videos have emerged showing workers escaping on foot with whatever they could carry.01 Nov 08:24 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Peak of latest wave likely weeks away yet - expertExpert says it may be weeks at least before NZ sees peak of slower-building Omicron wave.31 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 20,522 new cases in 7 days, rolling average is 2926 per dayA seven-day update from the Ministry of Health is expected to show a rise in subvariants.30 Oct 11:52 PM
Live: Today's weekly Covid-19 update, modellers say third wave peak could be weeks awayModellers expect a peak in cases will either be comparable to the winter wave or smaller.30 Oct 11:48 PM
