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
New ZealandBorder to open to hundreds of overseas teachers - HipkinsMove helps schools struggling to recruit for some locations or subjects, minister says.03 Jul 02:30 AM
EntertainmentWorld's highest mountain no escape from Covid, Wanaka film-maker findsWanaka documentary maker Scott Simper caught Covid-19 while filming on Mt Everest.03 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandNanaia Mahuta on the shape of international relations in a Covid-19 worldMinister addresses issues at the opening of the annual Foreign Policy School at Otago Uni.02 Jul 11:54 PM
WorldIndia's Covid-19 death toll tops 400,000New cases are on the decline, but authorities are preparing for another possible wave.02 Jul 11:52 PM
New ZealandGovt considering buying 'one or two' existing MIQ hotelsCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins let drop the plans this morning.02 Jul 11:42 PM
New Zealand2000 MIQ rooms empty a day, but Kiwis struggle to book a placeKiwis trying to get home say they are struggling with an ongoing lack of vouchers.02 Jul 11:25 PM
World'Let us not give up': Sydney's Covid-19 outbreak swells by 35Nine of today's cases were infectious in the community.02 Jul 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Tsunami of patients' seeking fertility advice post-CovidExperts believe the pandemic has caused people to re-evaluate their priorities.02 Jul 10:14 PM
WorldCovid-19: Fiji records 404 new cases, 5 deathsThere are now 5183 cases since the Delta-variant outbreak started in April 2021.02 Jul 09:00 PM
WorldSydney outbreak: 'Patient zero' limo driver's family speaks outSon says his father has become a 'scapegoat' for the NSW government and media.02 Jul 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Australia's Covid 19 coronavirus blundersEditorial: As ever, with this Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, there are lessons to learn.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis listed second in countries rated by return to normality during CovidThe Economist has developed a 'normalcy index', which ranks nations by their progress.02 Jul 08:48 AM
World'What has she done?': Wild scenes as NSW organic store owners arrested over anti-mask stanceOwners refused to allow mask use inside their store for 'hygiene reasons'.02 Jul 06:48 AM
