PremiumPremiumWorldSwarm of Covid sub-variants developing ‘qualities of concern’More than 300 Omicron off-shoots are circulating the globe.20 Oct 11:09 PM
World'Significant mistakes': Damning review into Australia's Covid response reveals govt's failingsNew review reveals the truth about where Australia went wrong during the pandemic.20 Oct 06:14 AM
New ZealandExplained: Pfizer seeks NZ approval for BA.5-targeted vaxPfizer's seeking provisional approval for its latest Omicron-targeted vaccine. What is it?20 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ's third Omicron wave a 'puzzling picture'Expert says third Omicron surge may peak smaller than last wave, but uncertainty abounds.19 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandRoyal Commission of Inquiry into Covid response hinted as Govt powers scrappedArdern is also supporting the Government establishing general epidemic legislation.18 Oct 03:20 AM
TravelSo long, Traveller Declarations: Last restriction droppedFrom this week the remaining pandemic travel requirement will be scrapped.18 Oct 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWatch: How a Chinese doctor who warned of Covid-19 spent his final daysNew York Times: National hero faced censorship after sounding early alarm on Covid.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Coding issue' led to Covid hospitalisation undercount of more than 5000The ministry says the error 'had no impact' on advice or pandemic-related decisions.17 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 14,311 new cases in past week; five questions about third Omicron waveIt's looking likely another wave has begun. But this time, things are harder to predict.17 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandAnother wave risks hundreds more Covid deaths this year, expert warnsThird Omicron wave may cause hundreds more virus deaths before 2023, epidemiologist warns.15 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Half of eligible Kiwis know little about antiviralsMore than half of surveyed eligible Kiwis know little about potentially life-saving pills.15 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandExpert calls for return to Covid alert level systemMichael Baker said a return to alert level systems could help avoid worse Covid-19 waves.13 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles' case against uni continues as other academic's action endsOne of NZ's best-known scientists is pushing on with legal action against Auckland Uni.13 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNearly half of Covid patients haven’t fully recovered months later - studyNew York Times: Calls for more expansive care options for long Covid patients.13 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 14 October, 2022 Trucking bosses warning to the Government, the battle to control inflation and Parklands shooter sentenced in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Oct 04:27 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat to do if you're experiencing hair loss after Covid-19New York Times: Increased shedding after illness is not unusual.13 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate Dron: Post-pandemic crystal ball gazingOPINION: Actuaries project months and years ahead - and this is what one predicts for NZ.11 Oct 04:00 PM
TourismHotel sale sets NZ record: Singaporeans quit Auckland propertyVendor is Singapore's Stamford business which has told that country's stock exchange.10 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: BA.5 will soon be gone - what comes next?The subvariant behind our winter Covid-19 wave is likely to be overtaken within weeks.10 Oct 06:18 AM
New Zealand9405 new cases of Covid in last seven days; 134 people in hospitalAnother Covid-19 wave could be coming before Christmas, expert warned.10 Oct 12:04 AM
WorldCulling of mink during Covid comes back to bite Danish PMDanish Prime Minister calls early election as support sags following harsh criticism.05 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandImpossible to measure impact of nurses' refusal to work extra shifts - unionNurses are protesting over the end of the winter Covid-19 bonus.05 Oct 06:16 PM
KahuNew research aims to understand Māori experiences of CovidA new study aims to learn from experiences to "better" help Māori in a future pandemic.05 Oct 05:29 PM
New Zealand'Flood of Noah-like proportions': The studies revealing Long Covid's hidden toll in NZHealth researchers are shining crucial new light on long-haulers.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: New wave could begin before Xmas - modellerProfessor Michael Plank urges eligible Kiwis to get boosted if they haven't been.03 Oct 11:29 PM
Kahu'Predictable': Maori, Pacific peoples over-represented in Covid death tollThe PHA analysis examined almost 1800 deaths between January 1 and August 26.03 Oct 06:14 PM
New Zealand9975 new Covid cases, 33 deaths in last week; nearly 10 per cent reinfectionsFor three weeks now, Kiwis have been living without the Covid-19 traffic light system.03 Oct 12:02 AM
VideoWatch: Chinese government eases some Covid restrictions following public displaysThe Chinese government has eased virus controls in some areas in an effort to mollify public anger after mass protests in major cities. Video / APWatch02 Oct 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: What will power NZ's next Covid-19 wave?New strains may be setting up major Covid-19 waves overseas. What does that mean for NZ?01 Oct 10:19 PM
World'Significant changes': US Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new termThe US Supreme Court's new term starts this week. What is on its agenda?01 Oct 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's 'absurd' Covid propaganda stirs rebellionNew York Times: The use of propaganda has been on overdrive in the pandemic.30 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldAustralia scraps mandatory Covid isolation rules from October 14Australian state and territory leaders reached an agreement this morning.30 Sep 04:15 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ analysis reveals vax's life-saving differenceAnalysis reveals life-saving difference of vaccination in NZ - but also tragic inequities.29 Sep 11:40 PM
New ZealandJet Park takes off again: Former MIQ facility reopens to publicIn the past two years, the Jet Park had thousands check in and out - and many unwillingly.29 Sep 11:35 PM
