CompaniesRocket Lab to consider paying back $2.85m wage subsidyIf the wage subsidy conditions were not met, Rocket Lab says it will repay the subsidy.13 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Four new cases in managed isolationQuarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Victoria is paused until Thursday.13 Jun 12:03 AM
World'More cases out there': Victoria's Covid-19 outbreak grows by oneIn total there are now 68 active cases in Victoria.12 Jun 11:05 PM
LifestyleSeeking stress relief, man jumps into lake for 365th straight dayDan O'Conor said he started jumping into Lake Michigan to 'find some moments of Zen'.12 Jun 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid: UK's 'freedom day' in doubt as Delta variant takes holdNew York Times: A surge in cases of the variant has prompted alarm among health experts.12 Jun 02:45 AM
WorldWhy the Delta variant is terrifying Covid expertsIt spreads more easily, it's more severe, and it's more resistant to vaccines.12 Jun 12:15 AM
WorldChinese researchers find 24 new coronaviruses in batsOne of the newly identified coronaviruses is the second-closest genetically to Covid-19.11 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandHe's 72, beat cancer and is immuno-compromised: Why can't he get a Covid jab?'It's not enough just to be sick as a dog': Frustrated wife.11 Jun 07:35 PM
LifestyleNew survey: How Covid has changed the way Kiwis feel, shop, work, travel, and liveThe results are in: So, has Covid made us eat better, care more, and stress less?11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSoaring travel costs: Border processing fees could climb 150%One scenario would have travellers pay $160 for border processing - up from $20.11 Jun 05:13 AM
PoliticsVaccine rollout scale down: 'Stocks will be tight for the next five weeks'Health Ministry confirmation of a slow-down contrasts to what Minister Chris Hipkins said.11 Jun 04:40 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark: Global Covid-19 vaccine rollout 'vital'Rich countries should stump up more vaccines to help end the pandemic, former PM says.11 Jun 04:25 AM
WorldQueensland identifies 959 contacts of infected Melbourne coupleThe alarming number comes as Queensland faces a nervous wait for test results.11 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandTwo patients battling Covid now in Auckland hospitalBoth were transferred from the Auckland quarantine facility.11 Jun 01:13 AM
New ZealandCovid: NZ to keep 100,000 Pfizer doses from global Covax schemeThe Government is using vaccines bought from a scheme to help poor nations bridge a gap.11 Jun 12:31 AM
World'Vaccinate the world': G7 nations pledge 1 billion doses to countries in need'We're going to help lead the world out of this pandemic,' President Biden said.10 Jun 11:58 PM
WorldJail time possible for infected Aussie couple who broke lockdownThe Covid-positive couple could be facing punishment from three states.10 Jun 09:49 PM
WorldAustralian woman's death likely linked to AstraZeneca vaccineA 52-year-old woman from New South Wales had a "severe form" of blood clotting.10 Jun 09:13 PM
TravelTourists say rules still Double Dutch as EU opens bordersTravellers, airlines and railways are all trying to make sense of where rules meet.10 Jun 08:41 PM
World'It's not over': Melbourne lockdown liftedMixed emotions as Victoria's lockdown lifts and acting premier issues a warning.10 Jun 06:03 PM
New ZealandCovid vaccine stocks running low across NZOverachieving health boards have been instructed to slow down the vaccination rate.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Vaccination numbers just don't add upNew Zealand will run out of Covid vaccines early next week.10 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandVictoria outbreak: Transtasman bubble pause extendedChris Hipkins says the overall risk to NZ remains low but this is a precaution.10 Jun 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Gravely ill' overseas returnee dies in hospital before entering MIQThe man was 'gravely ill' and his death is being referred to the Coroner.10 Jun 04:14 AM
WorldChina hit by devastating Covid-19 outbreakAn outbreak of the new Delta variant is spreading in Guangzhou like never before.10 Jun 03:58 AM
New ZealandOne new MIQ Covid case, fresh warning for Kiwi travellersWarning applies to Kiwis who travelled to NSW, Queensland earlier this month.10 Jun 01:16 AM
WorldCovid-19: QLD outbreak grows after infected Victorian breached rulesQueensland has recorded two Covid-19 cases after a Melbourne Covid case breached lockdown09 Jun 11:40 PM
WorldFour new local Covid-19 cases in Melbourne with lockdown set to end tonightThere are now 78 active cases and 180 exposure sites across the state.09 Jun 10:36 PM
WorldCovid road trip: Infected Melbourne woman crossed two state bordersThe infected woman chose a route through regional NSW into Queensland for a reason.09 Jun 06:52 PM
Politics'It's hard to get clarity': Auckland 30,000 jabs behind Covid vaccine scheduleAbout a third of border workers unvaccinated; less than half of group 2 fully vaccinated.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrible': Covid stigma - MIQ worker barred from visiting grandad in hospitalIt comes after MIQ head Brigadier Jim Bliss expressed concerns about MIQ worker stigma.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorking holiday visas extended, new MIQ spaces for specialist workersFarming groups had called for more dairy farm workers to be allowed in.09 Jun 05:00 PM
World'This is insane': Africa desperately short of Covid vaccineIn the global race to vaccinate people, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.09 Jun 08:10 AM
PoliticsNo charges for traveller who broke transtasman bubble rulesPolice are still considering whether three travellers from Melbourne will face charges.09 Jun 07:38 AM
