New ZealandWellington bar visited by Covid infected traveller still open this morningThe bar was screening the Euro football tournament.22 Jun 11:40 PM
World'Delta plus': Deadly strain's new mutationAuthorities warn new mutation of Delta variant is spreading fast and is even more deadly.22 Jun 10:11 PM
World'This may not be the big one': Chilling warning about next pandemic'I think we need to face reality here ... the next [pandemic] could come at any time.'22 Jun 10:09 PM
New ZealandCovid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on adviceNine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.22 Jun 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Brace ourselves for Covid cases': Warning after infectious Aussie's Wellington visitMicrobiologist Siouxsie Wiles also advised people to wear a mask out and about.22 Jun 08:43 PM
New ZealandBloomfield considers lockdown after Covid case visited WellingtonDirector general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking the Ministry is "assuming they were infectious in Wellington". Video / Newstalk ZBWatch22 Jun 08:23 PM
WorldWhy this Sydney Covid outbreak is differentAn expert explains why Sydney isn't going into lockdown like Melbourne did last month.22 Jun 07:54 PM
WorldCovid alert: Delta variant creates 'plume of infectious particles'The variant that has sparked concern in Sydney has now crossed the ditch.22 Jun 06:33 PM
New ZealandNZ halts NSW travel bubble, Sydney Covid cases surgeContact tracers have contacted thousands of people who arrived from NSW recently.22 Jun 05:17 PM
WorldNZ-NSW bubble on hold: Sydney Covid case flew to WellingtonPossible exposure sites in the capital city have not yet been released.22 Jun 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir Brian Roche: 'The big worry, of course, is the Delta variant''The big worry': About 2400 border workers remain without a single vaccine dose.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSki tourists must use Covid Tracer App to keep new variant at bay: ExpertExpert wants new measures brought in to guard against more infectious Covid strains.22 Jun 06:55 AM
WorldWhy Sydney hasn't gone into lockdown despite Covid spikeNSW recorded 10 new community cases today - including one not linked to the Bondi cluster.22 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Fiji records 126 new casesThere are now 1542 active cases in Fiji.22 Jun 02:18 AM
New ZealandKiwi town's vaccine 'shortage' frustrations: 'We've all sort of sworn a little bit - or a lot''We've got a 101-year-old lady here in town who we'd like to get vaccinated'22 Jun 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFight over Covid's origins renews debate on risks of lab workNew York Times: Questions raised about how scientists should study viruses.22 Jun 01:30 AM
WorldSydney records 10 new community cases, restrictions extendedOne of the new cases - a school student - isn't linked to the existing cluster.22 Jun 01:20 AM
New ZealandLatest: No new cases in NZ, 16 people linked to NSW locations of interest foundAs restrictions are removed over transtasman travel, health officials reveal latest news.22 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand approves Pfizer vaccine for young people from 12 to 15, but they'll have to wait their turnTwelve to 15-year-olds will become eligible for vaccination towards the end of the year.22 Jun 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPopulist leaders in Europe run into a little problem: unpopularityNew York Times: Trump-style politicking is proving a hard sell in the pandemic era.22 Jun 12:29 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM responds to rumours of vaccine shortagePM Jacinda Ardern responded to rumours of a COVID-19 vaccine shortage. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandVaccinating children will help protect entire population, expert saysMedsafe has given the all-clear for Kiwis as young as 12 to receive the Pfizer vaccine.21 Jun 11:48 PM
LifestyleMarried at midday: How Covid left woman a widow by 5pm"I believed if I could just give him a reason to live, he would."21 Jun 11:42 PM
WorldSydney's Covid outbreak: 'Scary' CCTV footage of virus spread at mallContact tracers uncover alarming evidence of the danger posed by the Delta strain.21 Jun 10:33 PM
WorldBrisbane virus transmission 'world first'The transmission of Covid-19 throughout a Brisbane hotel could be the first of its kind.21 Jun 09:47 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 in Fiji: 126 new cases yesterday, NZ provides $10m and doctors to helpThe archipelago now has more than 1500 active cases in isolation since April.21 Jun 07:53 PM
New ZealandVulnerable kids should be given vaccine, say expertsExperts say vulnerable young people need to move up the queue.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSchool's in for Covid vaccine: Parents urged to discuss jabs with teensIt comes after Medsafe gave provisional approval for 12 to 15 year olds.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OlympicsTokyo Olympics will let 10,000 local fans at venues to watch Games eventsTokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when Games open in just over a month.21 Jun 09:27 AM
WorldVaccine hesitancy threatens India's gains against CovidIndia's death toll exceeds 386,000 — a figure considered to be a vast undercount.21 Jun 07:27 AM
WorldRecord 166 new Covid cases in Fiji; community spread now 'broad'A 77-year-old man has also died from Covid in Suva, authorities say.21 Jun 02:54 AM
LifestyleWuhan lab shortlisted for science prizeWuhan Institute of Virology has been short-listed for "identifying" the coronavirus.21 Jun 02:23 AM
WorldExpert calls for Sydney lockdown as Bondi cluster grows to 11An expert is urging authorities to consider a snap three-day lockdown for the city.21 Jun 01:29 AM
New ZealandLatest: Three new Covid cases in MIQ, contact tracers seeking NSW travellersThe Sydney cluster stands at nine cases involving the highly contagious Delta variant.21 Jun 01:10 AM
