WorldOutbreak spreads: Aussie state in race against Delta variantContact tracers in race against time today after a series of concerning developments.29 Jun 05:35 PM
New Zealand'Dodged a bullet': Wellington safe enough to return to level 1 todayGovernment has also deemed it safe enough to resume quarantine-free travel.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamara: Do fishing boat cameras really warrant Covid funding?How money earmarked for responding to a public health disaster bought cameras on boats.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew data reveals why we may never reach Covid herd immunityResearchers are cautioning people who believe herd immunity means no danger from Covid.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGenome testing shows Novotel Covid-19 cases not linkedReturnees at Novotel Auckland Airport will leave managed isolation as originally planned.29 Jun 08:56 AM
New ZealandIwi run Covid-19 vaccination centre opens in AucklandThe centre started with a trial run last week and will open to the public tomorrow.29 Jun 05:38 AM
New Zealand1600 border workers still unvaccinated; 160 MIQ workers overdue for testingThe weakness is mainly at the ports, but Hipkins can't say if workers are being contacted.29 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Wellington rejoices at move to alert level 1From 11.59pm tonight Wellington will move down to alert level 1.29 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe night the oxygen ran out: Inside one tragic night in DelhiNew York Times: A series of failures left hospitals without oxygen, killing hundreds.29 Jun 05:00 AM
WorldCovid-19: Half the Australian population faces lockdownFour regions face lockdown restrictions due to multiple coronavirus outbreaks.29 Jun 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThree studies, one result: Vaccines point the way out of the pandemicNew York Times: New scientific research underscores the effectiveness of vaccines.29 Jun 03:37 AM
OpinionNZ is right to pause travel to Australia. It buys time to upgrade its Covid-19 responseOpinion: New Zealand has so far managed to avoid an outbreak. Let's keep it that way.29 Jun 03:17 AM
World'We need to go fast': Queensland plunged into lockdownThere are now four Australian states imposing partial lockdowns.29 Jun 02:15 AM
PoliticsWellington returns to level 1 at 11.59pm, transtasman bubble to partly reopenBloomfield: Likelihood of people in Wellington still incubating virus "now very low".29 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandParts of Queensland plunged into snap three-day lockdownThe pause on the travel bubble with New Zealand will be reviewed next week Tuesday.29 Jun 01:51 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Wellington returns to alert level 1 at midnightWellington will return to alert level 1 from 11.59pm tonight, eight days after a Covid-infected Sydney tourist flew out of the capital. Video / Mark MitchellWatch29 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandPeople sent to wrong address to get Covid vaccine in AlbanyThe directions sent them to a hall five minutes away from where the new vaccine centre is.29 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern warns to remain alert no matter Alert Level decisionPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirms there are no new cases of Covid-19 overnight but encouraged kiwis to remain alert no matter the Alert Level decision. Video / Derek ChengWatch28 Jun 11:13 PM
WorldAmish put faith in God's will and herd immunity over vaccineMany Amish now say they have already had the virus and don't see a need to get vaccinated.28 Jun 10:40 PM
WorldSydney outbreak grows to 149Experts fear wider outbreaks across the country may be imminent.28 Jun 10:17 PM
Entertainment'Smug and stupid': Rebel Wilson blasted over lockdown rantRebel Wilson's lockdown rant has been met with widespread backlash.28 Jun 10:16 PM
LifestyleShop's brutal sign slamming Oz PM for lockdown'We can't leave the country, people can't come in,' owner James Powditch says.28 Jun 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Kōkihi - 95 apartments where once 7 houses stood': WoodsPaul Majurey: "Emphasis on whanaungatanga - relationship, not profit."28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The suitcase is packed': MIQ stay extended for 156 returnees after two contract CovidGenome sequencing is underway to detect any sign of in-facility transmission.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Did Kiwis' Covid complacency rub off on Ardern's Govt?The Govt is looking to strengthen its response in ways it could have looked at months ago.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Bubble pause blunt response, reopening will mean changeEDITORIAL: New system to help us re-engage with world needed when NZers are vaccinated.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Irresponsible': Unwanted messages to returnee costs MIQ guard job'The guard was immediately removed from duty.'28 Jun 08:30 AM
New ZealandTravel bubble pause puts Kiwi's motherhood plans on iceAsh had been hoping to help her sister by donating her eggs - those plans are now on hold.28 Jun 06:47 AM
WorldQueensland Premier says state 'on the verge' of lockdownQueensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk warned the state government "will not hesitate to take strong action". Video / Sky News AustraliaWatch28 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government considering mandatory QR scanning in The Government is considering mandatory QR scanning in "high-risk" locations such as bars and restaurants, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.Watch28 Jun 04:00 AM
WorldCovid-19: Queensland 'on the verge' of lockdown"This is a world pandemic and anything can happen," the Queensland Premier said.28 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandNo new community cases, two contacts of positive Australian case travelled to NZThe Government will tomorrow make a call on resuming the transtasman travel bubble.28 Jun 12:45 AM
World'Deep trouble': US health expert slams Australia's vaccination rollout'Dear Scott Morrison, your slow vaccine rollout has jeopardised your county.'28 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandAussie Covid crisis: 18 new cases in NSW, including 2 studentsCabinet to review bubble pause today, tourism sector calls for vaccination to speed up.27 Jun 11:00 PM
