New ZealandCovid-19: Fishing vessel outbreaks could tarnish NZ industry - leaderThis week, crew members on two Spanish-flagged vessels have tested positive for Covid.16 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandArdern and Biden talk before ApecArdern and Biden spoke about Covid, the Indo-Pacific and Chch Call before Apec meeting.16 Jul 01:41 AM
New ZealandLatest: Five new Covid cases in MIQ, none in communityThe Playa Zahara is close to berthing at Lyttelton with 16 of 18 crew infected with Covid.16 Jul 01:10 AM
WorldNSW records 97 new community cases; govt mulls tougher lockdown rulesTwenty-nine of today's new cases were infectious whilst in the community.15 Jul 11:51 PM
WorldData shows Sydney one of world's most locked down citiesIt could just been the most locked down city on the planet right now.15 Jul 11:21 PM
WorldMelbourne outbreak grows by 6 after anti-lockdown protests in CBDHundreds of protesters took to the streets hours after the latest lockdown announcement.15 Jul 11:10 PM
WorldWHO chief's admission about Covid-19 lab leak theoryThe theory, earlier ruled out by scientists, has gained traction.15 Jul 06:56 PM
WorldHorrifying new record: Fiji reports 1220 new Covid casesDeath toll at 74 as Fiji reports the highest number of cases per capita in the world.15 Jul 06:07 PM
WorldWorld Health Organisation announces spike in cases due to delta Covid-19 variantDirector-general of the World Health Organisation Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns that the delta Covid-19 variant is “ripping around the world at a scorching pace”. Video / WHOWatch15 Jul 08:03 AM
World'Explosive outbreak': Warning as Covid deaths and cases rise globallyWHO recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3 per cent increase from the week before.15 Jul 06:45 AM
New ZealandQuarantine-free travel from Victoria to NZ on holdThe pause comes into force from 1.59am (NZT) on Friday.15 Jul 06:26 AM
New Zealand18 border workers fined $300 for missing routine Covid testsFines of $300 have been sent to 18 border workers.15 Jul 05:04 AM
WorldMelbourne goes into snap lockdown as outbreak grows, NZ-Vic bubble haltedVictoria's testing commander said the state was dealing with 'two chains of transmission'.15 Jul 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Economic bubble': NZ and PNG sign partnership dealPM Jacinda Ardern and PNG PM sign agreement to build a collaborative connection.15 Jul 01:22 AM
World'Outbreaks across the country': Covid clusters grow in NSW, QLD and VicAn epidemiologist says Sydney's lockdown extension won't halt the outbreak.15 Jul 12:51 AM
New Zealand16 confirmed Covid cases on fishing boat - vessel now bound for LytteltonCrew from the Playa Zahara were swabbed at Port Taranaki.15 Jul 12:19 AM
WorldCovid-19: Fully vaccinated Sydney nurse tests positiveA Vaccinated nurse at Sydney's Westmead Hospital has tested positive for Covid-19.14 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandBenefit numbers fall for second quarter in rowHowever, job support numbers are still 20 per cent higher than the start of the pandemic.14 Jul 10:34 PM
World'Critical 24 hours' facing Melbourne as Covid-19 cases riseMelburnians are waiting to see if they will be plunged into another lockdown.14 Jul 08:55 PM
TravelVivid: Covid pulls plug on iconic NSW light festivalThe Sydney light festival is waiting for new dates to be greenlit.14 Jul 08:37 PM
WorldIndonesia reports 54,000 Covid-19 casesIndonesia has become Asia's new virus hot spot surpassing India in daily cases.14 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins on developing Covid situationMinister Chris Hipkins talks to Newstalk ZB host Mike Hosking about the developing Covid situation. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch14 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandBaffling graph shows twice as many second vaccine doses as firstHealth officials as perplexed as the public by the graph unveiled by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialRandom checks roll out the red carpet to Delta variantEditorial: Unchecked arrivals are being waved through to collect their luggage.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMass vax event should address 'failure' of rollout for Māori, Pasifika - expertsPer capita Māori are over 40 per cent behind Pākehā in full vaccination rates.14 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldVictorian school teacher tests positive to Covid-19A Victorian school is being closed immediately after a teacher tested positive tonight.14 Jul 09:52 AM
WorldCovid-19: Reports of more new cases in VictoriaThere are reports tonight Victoria's new daily cases could climb to double figures.14 Jul 09:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid didn't kill cities. Why was that prophecy so alluring?New York Times: The pandemic promised nothing short of the End of Cities.14 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandHipkins' message to worried Kiwis in Melbourne: Get homeMinister says bubble with Victoria remains open and he was awaiting further information.14 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Four in five Kiwis now willing to get vaccinePublic willingness to get the Covid-19 vaccine is at its highest level ever, survey shows.14 Jul 05:15 AM
WorldNSW records 97 new community cases; lockdown extended for 2 weeksTwenty-four of today's locally acquired cases were infectious in the community.14 Jul 01:22 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Mass Covid-19 vaccination event planned for AucklandThe mass vaccination would be targeted at Manukau Institute of Technology students and their families - and would be an opportunity for people in group 4 to be vaccinated ahead of schedule.Watch14 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandPM's push for stronger global vaccinations effortJacinda Ardern is pushing the case for a pandemic Treaty as countries deal with Covid-19.13 Jul 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Lock them in, no breaks': Expert's advice on infected mariners'New Zealand should take lessons from what is now happening in New South Wales.'13 Jul 11:01 PM
