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
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy does NZ allow ships with Covid aboard to tie up here?Risk to public of three infected vessels currently in port minimised, says Govt.20 Jul 05:40 AM
OpinionOpinion: Former anti-vaxxer reveals why she got the Covid vaccineLydia Greene describes how she became a staunch anti-vaxxer for 12 years.20 Jul 04:29 AM
AirlinesFlying high: Judges name the world's top airlineAirline Ratings names Qatar as top carrier, Air NZ gets best premium economy and economy20 Jul 04:28 AM
WorldCovid: 13 million Australians in lockdown as Delta spreadsHalf of Australia's population is now locked down after another day of grim developments.20 Jul 04:21 AM
New ZealandSix new Covid cases at border, more mariners infectedA total of nine people are now infected on the ship the Mattina.20 Jul 01:19 AM
World'Extremely concerned': South Australia to go into week-long lockdown tonightHealth authorities have confirmed the Delta variant has infiltrated the state.20 Jul 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid 19: Culture clash as MIQ military baffled by civiliansNZDF culture clash as military and civilians thrown together in MIQ.20 Jul 01:05 AM
WorldNSW records 78 cases, expert predicts prolonged lockdownA clinical epidemiologist says NSW health authorities tightened lockdown rules too late.19 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandNine mariners test positive on Covid-struck vesselThe Mattina container ship is the third vessel in New Zealand to be struck by Covid.19 Jul 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOn England's 'Freedom Day,' rising virus cases and a PM in isolationNew York Times: The plan to open looks like a likely recipe for a massive third wave.19 Jul 10:11 PM
