New ZealandLegal challenge mounted over couple separation due to Covid-19An Auckland law firm is seeking a judicial review of two major immigration decisions.22 Jul 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsOlympics virus cases raise tricky questions about testingNew York Times: How much testing is too much?22 Jul 03:24 AM
New ZealandFull pause of transtasman travel bubble being considered by CabinetCabinet are meeting now to discuss options.22 Jul 02:54 AM
New ZealandLive updates: Three new MIQ Covid cases, three more mariners infectedAll of the Mattina crew who have tested positive will remain quarantined on board.22 Jul 02:17 AM
WorldAustralia struggling with Delta: 124 cases in NSW, 26 in Victoria, two in SAThree states remain in lockdown as states grapple with the Delta strain of the virus.22 Jul 02:13 AM
TravelEiffel Tower added to Covid-Pass list as France sees Delta waveFrance adds its most recognisable landmark to the vaccine-required list.21 Jul 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow nations are learning to 'let it go' and live with CovidNew York Times: More officials are encouraging people to return to their daily rhythms.21 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandPregnant women among Covid-19 deaths in Fiji, babies savedThe ministry reported a record number of 21 deaths from the virus, along with 1091 cases.21 Jul 08:25 PM
New ZealandOlympics 2020: Covid-19 cases in Tokyo spike to six-month highNZOC says its bubble setup ensures there is no interaction with the Japanese public.21 Jul 08:16 PM
World'Live with Covid' country's huge setback as it ramps up restrictionsThe nation with a plan to "live with Covid" has been forced to dramatically U-turn.21 Jul 08:15 PM
WorldUS life expectancy in largest decline since WWIIDrop mostly due to Covid pandemic which accounted for 11 per cent of deaths last year.21 Jul 06:31 PM
World'It's too late': Doctor's confronting Covid postA doctor has lifted the lid on her heartwrenching deathbed conversations with patients.21 Jul 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: In a world of vaccine-haves and have-nots, we are decidedly in the former categoryOPINION: Make no mistake, wealthy nations are hogging supply.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKim KnightCovid-19: An unexpected reaction to the Pfizer vaccineA shot at life beyond limbo? Inside the vaccination room with an emotional Group 3'er.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDerek Cheng: Not so ready to roll? From near-zero supply to 500k doses in reserveModel of efficiency? From scraping the barrel to 500,000 doses of vaccine in reserve.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine Covid-19 cases among Fiji arrivals to NZFiji is grappling with a worsening crisis, with over 14,000 positive people in isolation.21 Jul 09:24 AM
WorldSouth Australia records six new local Covid-19 casesSouth Australia's Covid-19 outbreak rises to 12 infections.21 Jul 07:24 AM
New ZealandCovid-infected mariners in hospital; group 4 vaccine invites from next weekGroup 4 people will start receiving vaccine notifications from July 28.21 Jul 01:48 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Group 4 Covid-19 vaccine invites start next weekPeople in group 4 will receive notification from July 28 about being able to make a vaccine booking. From the end of July the vaccination programme would really start ramping up, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said.Watch21 Jul 01:00 AM
WorldSydney spike: NSW records 110 new community Covid casesAt least 43 of today's 110 new cases were infectious while in the community.21 Jul 12:59 AM
WorldVictoria records 22 new community Covid-19 casesThe state's lockdown was yesterday extended until at least July 27.20 Jul 10:45 PM
SportOlympics boss refuses to rule out 11th hour cancellation of GamesStark warning comes after health expert warns the bubble system is already "broken".20 Jul 09:29 PM
WorldAdelaide's lockdown rule Australia's harshest yetIt may well be Australia's strictest of its kind during the pandemic so far.20 Jul 08:30 PM
WorldGet knotted! Man arrested after daring escape from quarantine hotelMan charged after allegedly using an extreme method to escape hotel quarantine.20 Jul 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNgāti Hine Health Trust's Covid vaccination Whangārei clinic biggest in NorthNgāti Hine Health Trust has successfully administered 4557 doses, as of July 4.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBubble trouble: South Australia travel freeze starts, Kiwis urged to get homeThe update comes after a third Australian state announced a snap lockdown.20 Jul 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy isn't NZ producing a Covid vaccine?Opinion: We are going to need long-term, secure access to vaccine supplies.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: First Pfizer order just 54,000 dosesNew Zealand's first order of Pfizer doses comprised just 54,000 doses.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: MIQ bosses need reality checkOpinion: Emergency spots are subject to a raft of criteria.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt spends $250k polling Covid branding, campaignIt includes how effective the Unite Against Covid-19 public campaign branding was.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Aussie-stranded Kiwis deserve better than radio silenceOPINION: In a confusing twist, Air NZ claimed a priority-based system never existed.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVulnerable people unprotected due to GP vaccine delay - doctorThe frustration from a Epsom GP comes just a week from the general public vaccine rollout.20 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldIndia's Covid deaths 10 times official toll, 'likely in the several millions'Staggering new research suggests the pandemic is modern India's worst human tragedy.20 Jul 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCats are better than dogs (at catching coronavirus)New York Times: A new study suggests cats are more susceptible to infection.20 Jul 06:00 AM