WorldSnow leopard tests positive for Covid-19Ramil has a cough and a runny nose — and no one knows how he got the virus.24 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandJust 80 people turn up for Covid tests in Taranaki despite ministry's appealHealth officials trying to rule out community transmission had a slow day yesterday.24 Jul 11:34 PM
World'No room for lack of faith': Vocal anti-vaxxer dies of CovidA few weeks ago, Stephen Harmon tweeted: 'I've had 99 problems, but VAX isn't one!'24 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandGrant Robertson: Delta variant 'fundamentally' changed Govt's Covid approachRobertson still confident travel bubble can continue, even if not all Kiwis vaccinated.24 Jul 10:04 PM
World'Morons': Aussie anti-lockdown chaos slammed after global protestsNSW Premier blasts protesters and warns 'full force of law will be brought' against them.24 Jul 09:49 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: When is the right time to reopen the bubble?Does it make sense to keep the bubble closed until Christmas? Jack Tame thinks so.24 Jul 09:00 PM
WorldAmerica's anti-vaxxers: Covid patient's jaw-dropping comment97% of hospital patients unvaccinated as are 99.5% of those who die. When should govt act?24 Jul 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather Du Plessis-Allan: 'Sitting ducks' - why we had to burst the travel bubbleOne case of Delta in NZ would be enough to put the affected region into level 3 lockdown.24 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Utterly disgusted': Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters storm Sydney, MelbourneThousands of protesters have broken lockdown rules to march through the CBD.24 Jul 09:40 AM
New ZealandHeart surgery man's desperate plea to officials: 'Let me quarantine at home'Vulnerable Kiwi wants to recuperate away from any threat of catching Covid-19.24 Jul 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from AustraliaAnyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.24 Jul 06:26 AM
New ZealandTaranaki travellers from Australia should get tested: Ministry of HealthThe ministry's advice comes after Covid-19 was detected in New Plymouth wastewater.24 Jul 03:41 AM
WorldNSW Covid crisis: 163 new cases, military could enforce 'indefinite' lockdownSydney's lockdown is set to remain until most residents are vaccinated.24 Jul 01:29 AM
Olympics'Tactless, disrespectful': TVNZ silent on Olympics opening ceremony gaffeIt was meant to be a poignant moment to remember those who had lost their loved ones.24 Jul 12:07 AM
EntertainmentRevealed: Katie Hopkins' huge Aussie paydayHopkins is reportedly set to pocket an insane amount after her short trip to Australia.23 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandCovid traces in New Plymouth wastewater show 'system is working'"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."23 Jul 10:50 PM
PoliticsGovt pops travel bubble: Rush home for 20,000 Kiwis in OzKiwis in Australia already facing challenges to get home as flights are quickly filled.23 Jul 10:00 PM
TourismSuspended bubble hits tourism, hospitality hard ... againTourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.23 Jul 08:19 PM
Entertainment'It's not cool': PM bags Caitlyn Jenner over quarantine cigarette actCaitlyn Jenner has been slammed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison for hotel act.23 Jul 08:01 PM
New ZealandBusiness trip from hell: He went to Sydney for one night, a month later he's still thereGoodburn has had to buy new clothes and rely on meals from fast-food outlets.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBrand Bloomfield: T-shirts and earrings and now the perfumeWould you wear Eau de Ashley? The director general of health has inspired a perfume.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Do as much as possible in your lifetime': Athlete training for sixth Special OlympicsDetermined athlete Rebecca Heath is competing for her sister this year in Hamilton.23 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuAlarm raised over 'offensive' Covid-19 pamphlet months before releaseThe red flag was raised months ago over the inappropriate pamphlet, it is understood.23 Jul 08:14 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 detected in New Plymouth wastewaterA positive Covid-19 test result has been detected in New Plymouth wastewater.23 Jul 08:12 AM
New ZealandCaught in the bubble burst: Families split across TasmanQuarantine-free travel with Australia comes to an end tonight for at least eight weeks.23 Jul 07:09 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessLockdown fears: 15% of small businesses could cut jobsBusinesses fear impact of even short lockdowns, but small majority support as last resort.23 Jul 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsBubble pause puts dampener on leisure stocksBut the sharemarket overall remained resilient to the latest Covid developments.23 Jul 05:38 AM
AirlinesBubble pause: Air NZ takes financial hit, airline group pushes for wage helpAri NZ expecting a short term financial hit until such time as the bubble reopens23 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Air NZ adds flights to help stranded Kiwis get homeMan said his daughter tried to book flights, but claims they were all gone in minutes.23 Jul 04:25 AM
New ZealandMinistry's new Covid vaccine booking hotline goes live with errorWellington callers were wrongly told they couldn't use the service.23 Jul 03:27 AM
OpinionJuliette SivertsenTranstasman bubble: Opinion - I'm a travel writer and I'm having an identity crisisHow do you make a living when the world keeps pushing you away?23 Jul 02:30 AM
PoliticsTravel bubble closed for eight weeks, Kiwis told 'come home now'Kiwis in Australia will be able to get home on managed return flights over the next week.23 Jul 02:14 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Transtasman travel bubble closed for at least eight weeksThe Government has shut the transtasman travel bubble for at least the next eight weeks. PM Jacinda Ardern said she would not risk the hard work put in by the team of 5 million by keeping the bubble open when the risk was high from the Delta variant.Watch23 Jul 01:30 AM
TravelBursting point: 95-day timeline of the Tasman travel bubbleThe 95-day history of our Tasman bubble is full of wobbles and near misses.23 Jul 01:00 AM