WorldSydney Covid crisis: Record 177 new cases; lockdown extended for 4 weeksNSW's crisis cabinet made the call last night after daily infections hit a new high.28 Jul 12:47 AM
WorldFreedom day: Johnson eases rules for fully vaccinated peopleBoris Johnson eases restrictions to fully vaccinated people as he opens up to the world.27 Jul 08:45 PM
New ZealandMass vaccination event: 'Absolute failure' in communication12,500 people were sent invitations, less than a quarter booked a place initially.27 Jul 08:18 PM
KahuAlarm bells ring for iwi over lack of wastewater testsNgāti Ruanui has backed a call for wastewater testing beyond the city.27 Jul 07:42 PM
WorldUS health chiefs to order vaccinated to wear masksNew rules for parts of the US where the coronavirus is surging.27 Jul 06:35 PM
New ZealandBurst bubble sees mum separated from her boysQuarantine-free travel bubble closure leaves mother, sons separated.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRod Jackson: How many Covid deaths are okay?Opinion: We keep hearing most deaths are in old people who were going to die anyway.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: 'Deeply concerning' vaccination rates vary across NZIn one district Māori are being vaccinated at a quarter of the national rate.27 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldNSW reportedly considering four-week lockdown extensionThere are reports that Sydney's lockdown could be extended by four weeks from Friday.27 Jul 09:51 AM
New Zealand'I just want to come home to my babies': Mum stuck in NSW until SeptemberKim Kennedy travelled to Newcastle to visit her sick mum, who has since died.27 Jul 08:47 AM
WorldFiji Covid crisis: New curfew imposed after 1285 cases, 9 deaths in 24 hoursAll but two of the victims were unvaccinated, Fiji's health secretary says.27 Jul 07:44 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health denies request to move Covid-19 positive patient from Fiji to NZThe request was declined on clinical grounds.27 Jul 07:34 AM
WorldQueensland logs no new community cases; officials warn 'far too early to relax'Acting Premier cautions Sunshine State as neighbouring NSW's community cases soar to 172.27 Jul 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey were once luxury venues. Now they are grim Covid-19 campsNew York Times: Patients in Cambodia say quarantine centres more like makeshift prisons.27 Jul 03:17 AM
New ZealandWhy governments will have to consider the costs of long Covid when easing pandemic restrictionsOpinion: The focus must shift towards protecting quality of life as much as saving lives.27 Jul 03:09 AM
WorldOz nurse issues powerful message to anti-lockdown protestersNurse offers a reality check to all the people who attended anti-lockdown protests.27 Jul 03:03 AM
New ZealandOne new MIQ Covid case, fears virus could be going undetected in TaranakiTaranaki iwi calls for wider wastewater testing.27 Jul 01:41 AM
WorldUK Covid cases fall for sixth day in a rowScientists had previously predicted that the number of infections would continue to rise.27 Jul 01:29 AM
WorldModerna expanding kids vaccine study to better assess safetyModerna plans to expand its COVID-19 vaccine study in children to detect rare side effects26 Jul 11:36 PM
WorldVictoria lockdown to end tonight after 10 new casesTight restrictions will remain in place in an effort to quash the outbreak.26 Jul 11:14 PM
WorldNSW records 172 community Covid cases - highest daily tally so farThe daily cases recorded today is the worst since Sydney's outbreak began in June.26 Jul 10:55 PM
KahuTaranaki wastewater response sloppy, says Māori Party"They couldn't provide a reason South Taranaki wastewater is not being tested."26 Jul 08:08 PM
New ZealandGPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccineStaff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.26 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandInvites ignored: Slow uptake for first mass Covid vaccine eventLess than a quarter of invitations to first major Auckland vaccination booked a slot.26 Jul 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Persuasion or mandatory orders?Editorial: Will populations do enough to boost vaccination levels and reduce infections?26 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTwo more Covid deaths in Sydney; Christmas lockdown a 'possible scenario'After a month of lockdown, NSW today recorded two more deaths and 145 community cases.26 Jul 08:18 AM
TravelStranded Kiwis face anxious wait for extra flights out of Sydney'There were 170 people in the queue when we spoke to Air NZ this morning.'26 Jul 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Taihoa': Call to hold off general vaccine rollout, focus on vulnerable groupsJust over 10 per cent of Group 3, the most vulnerable, have been fully vaccinated.26 Jul 06:55 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health in talks with Fiji about bringing Covid patient to NZThe patient needs hospital-level care, ministry says.26 Jul 06:51 AM
OpinionPolitical Roundup: 'Year of the vaccine' at riskANALYSIS: A consensus is emerging that the Govt has bungled the crucial vaccine rollout.26 Jul 06:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPrivacy holds back port workers' vaccination info - MoHNot all vaccinations showing on MoH register, causing headaches for ports and bosses.26 Jul 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui to get Covid-19 quarantine programmeCommunity MIQ will only exist on an as-needed basis26 Jul 05:00 AM
Entertainment'You are the worst human being': Tucker Carlson confronted at fishing store'You are the worst human being known to man. I want you to know that.'26 Jul 02:47 AM
New ZealandCovid traces in Taranaki wastewater likely Delta variantThree new historical cases reported in MIQ today.26 Jul 02:10 AM
