PremiumPremiumWorldStudy examines birthday parties as virus vectorsNew York Times: Just how much Covid was spreading behind closed doors last year?05 Jul 08:27 PM
New ZealandVaccine rollout: Confidence in supply troubles GPs, pharmacistsThe "ramp up" phase is approaching but is the health system ready?05 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandAppeal over lockdown's legality to be heard todayA legal challenge against New Zealand's Covid-19 lockdowns will be heard today.05 Jul 07:55 PM
WorldFresh threat: Ultra-contagious mutant Covid strain emergesIt started in Peru, where it laid waste to the population. Now it's on the move.05 Jul 06:38 PM
WorldPfizer vaccine efficacy drops in Israel as Delta variant spreadsHealth authorities in Israel consider whether to recommend a third booster shot.05 Jul 05:56 PM
New ZealandPM: At-risk groups should have been contacted over vaccineIt comes as 150,000 of the 1 million Pfizer doses expected through July arrived on Monday.05 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentLights out: Three top restaurants can't find staff, forced to close for two weeksRestaurants across NZ will protest at Govt's immigration policy by switching lights off.05 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldLuxembourg PM hospitalised after positive Covid-19 testXavier Bettel tested positive for Covid-19 soon after attending an EU summit.05 Jul 10:02 AM
RoyalsDuchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid scareDuchess "not experiencing any symptoms" and began isolating late last week.05 Jul 09:38 AM
WorldFiji Covid crisis: 1000 infected people sent home to isolate as facilities overflowMore than 350 new Covid-19 cases reported in Fiji today.05 Jul 08:15 AM
New ZealandScan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will workIt was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.05 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM on our Covid-19 road mapThe Prime Minister on our Covid-19 road map, or what she refers to as a travel path. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Jul 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWatch: Armada of ships off Gisborne the biggest in a centuryRed hot demand for logs, shipping and weather disruption means big queue.05 Jul 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPandemic wave of automation may be bad news for workersNew York Times: Tech developments may improve productivity, but could also cost jobs.05 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Transtasman bubble pause to end for West Australia and Northern TerritoryPM Jacinda Ardern says the transtasman bubble pause will be lifted for Western Australia and the Northern Territory from 11.59pm on July 9, but will remain in place for Queensland and New South Wales.Watch05 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ region facing weeks of delays in the Covid-19 vaccine rolloutOpinion: Vaccination in one region has been delayed by at least two months.05 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandSeven Covid cases in MIQ, one Wgtn contact remains untestedSeven new cases to report today in MIQ.05 Jul 01:19 AM
WorldSydney outbreak surges by 35, lockdown party linked to new casesIt remains unclear whether Sydney's lockdown will end as planned on July 9.05 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldZoo animals are getting experimental coronavirus vaccinesNew York Times: Big cats, apes and bears in the US benefit from a gift of 11,000 doses.05 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldShould people with immune problems get third vaccine doses?New York Times: France handing out third shots to people with immune system impairments.04 Jul 10:06 PM
New ZealandNZ's crucial Covid-19 vaccine shipment arrives earlyA shipment of 150,000 vaccines has arrived two days early.04 Jul 07:10 PM
New ZealandDHB apologises after Covid vaccine privacy breachA letter has been sent to those affected.04 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldCovid-19: NSW Health Minister warns against 'kissing and cuddling'NSW Health Minister takes aim at 'kissing and cuddling'.04 Jul 05:46 AM
WorldNSW Covid outbreak: 'Multiple transmissions' on Virgin flight from Gold Coast'Multiple transmissions' on Virgin flight have been recorded among passengers.04 Jul 05:17 AM
WorldBig cats, bears, ferrets get Covid vaccine at Oakland ZooThe Oakland Zoo is vaccinating its large cats, bears and ferrets against the coronavirus.04 Jul 02:52 AM
New ZealandLatest: No community cases, transtasman bubble to resume with 4 statesThe travel bubble pause with SA, ACT, Tasmania and Victoria will lift at 11.59pm tonight.04 Jul 12:43 AM
New ZealandCovid border exemptions: Visas approved for 14 wealthy investorsImmigration NZ has approved visas for 14 wealthy investors under new border exemptions.03 Jul 11:38 PM
WorldDead on arrival is new Fiji Covid-19 trendHealth authorities urge people with the virus to get to medical facilities for treatment.03 Jul 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe price of money: Where to from here for interest rates?Concerns of inflation being too low has resulted in unconventional monetary policy.03 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldUnvaccinated people are 'variant factories', expert saysThe more unvaccinated people there are, the more opportunities for the virus to multiply.03 Jul 10:47 PM
WorldNSW records 16 cases, Sydney beach crowds threaten end to lockdownWarm weather tempted Sydneysiders to defy lockdown yesterday, fears same to happen today.03 Jul 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBritain gambles on reopening despite the Delta variantNew York Times: We will see what living with Covid amid high vaccine uptake looks like.03 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandMore than half of sick people not getting tested for CovidNearly two-thirds of surveyed NZers chose not to be tested for Covid-19 even when sick.03 Jul 08:29 PM
New ZealandKiwis stranded in Queensland take aim at wait for transtasman bubble decision"It's very frustrating not knowing the timeline."03 Jul 02:37 AM
