LifestyleLaughing through lockdown: How comedy helps us cope with crisisIt turns out laughter really is the best medicine in more ways than one.28 May 02:21 AM
WorldWhy the Covid Wuhan lab escape theory is front-page news againMore scientists are calling for a new independent probe.28 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandMoH trying to reach 500 Melbourne returnees; no new cases of Covid today500 of the 5000 Melbourne returnees were unable to be reached by email.28 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandHoax sparks fears of Covid-19 exposure at Auckland partyA prank text message sparked fears of Covid in the community.27 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandArrivals from Victoria must protect NZ by isolating - Covid-19 modellerAround 5000 people have arrived from Victoria must take precautions to avoid outbreak.27 May 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldScientists don't want to ignore Covid-19 'lab leak' theory, despite no new evidenceNew York Times: While still unlikely, scientists welcome investigation into Wuhan lab.27 May 09:10 PM
World18-second window sparked latest Aussie Covid clusterFresh report reveals how virus capitalised on an agonisingly short window of opportunity.27 May 09:10 PM
New ZealandKiwis talk about Melbourne's 'heartbreaking' lockdownVictoria is back in lockdown and so are New Zealanders living and travelling there.27 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandNew self-isolation rules for Kiwi travellers as Victoria bubble pause extendedBloomfield was expecting a high degree of co-operation.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Hillary's devastating letter from NepalOpinion: Chairman of the Himalayan Trust shares a letter ahead of Everest Day on May 29.27 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleOhio announces first winner of its US$5 million Covid-19 vaccine sweepstakesFour more US$1 million and college scholarship winners will be announced.27 May 06:31 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Can Australian PM still visit New Zealand?Unclear if Aussie PM must return a negative Covid test result before NZ visit on Sunday.27 May 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirfare hike? Air NZ suggests passenger levies to help it go greenSustainable fuels could cut carbon emissions by up to 85 per cent.27 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government extends pause on quarantine-free travel with VictoriaThe pause in quarantine-free travel between NZ and Victoria will be extended for a further seven days amid a new outbreak in the Australian state. Video / Jason WallsWatch27 May 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden orders inquiry into origins of Covid-19New York Times: Officials and scientists have renewed calls for more rigorous examination.27 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandThousands of travellers from Melbourne now need to isolatePause in quarantine-free travel between NZ and Victoria extended for a further seven days.27 May 03:49 AM
WorldVictoria lockdown: 10,000 people ordered into isolationActing state premier warned the situation could become "increasingly uncontrollable".27 May 03:16 AM
New ZealandOne new Covid case in MIQ, NZ-Victoria travel bubble pause may be extendedMore Covid positive cases in Melbourne have been reported in the city overnight.27 May 01:51 AM
World'We've got to act now': Melbourne into lockdown for 7 daysThere has been 11 new cases recorded overnight.27 May 01:21 AM
New ZealandKeeping NZ-Melbourne travel bubble suspended 'right thing to do': expertProfessor Michael Plank says the bubble should remain closed for as long as it takes.26 May 10:36 PM
WorldCovid-19 lab leak theory revisited in US intel investigationThe US president has ordered a new investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.26 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandWorld's largest vaccine monitoring study to be run from Auckland UniProject will follow some 300 million people.26 May 10:00 PM
WorldCovid-19: 5-day Victoria lockdown imminent, TV personality claimsBroadcasting icon uses live TV to make bold claim that Melbourne is headed for lockdown.26 May 06:13 PM
WorldBoris Johnson's former aide blasts UK failures on Covid-19Dominic Cummings claims the UK response to the pandemic was slow and chaotic.26 May 06:06 PM
New ZealandHoles in frontline: No staff vaccine info at 11 of 20 DHBsAn expert believes the lack of data leaves NZ open to further risk from an outbreak.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine rollout: The quiet changing of dates - are there delays?'July is July - it will still be from July,' Chris Hipkins said.26 May 05:00 PM
World'Spreading quickly': Melbourne on the cusp of another lockdownThe Victorian Government is said to be considering five-day lockdown.26 May 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldJust how big could India's true Covid toll be?New York Times: Experts agree that India's official figure is a severe undercount.26 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Melbourne bubble halt decision tomorrow, no new Covid casesKiwi health officials will decide tomorrow whether the suspension of the Victoria transtasman bubble should be extended as the Australian city battles an increasing outbreak.Watch26 May 01:00 AM
World'Particularly critical': Six new infections confirmed in Melbourne outbreakWith 15 fresh cases and new locations of interest, Melbourne has been placed on alert.26 May 12:35 AM
WorldMelbourne Covid outbreak grows - 'next 24 hours crucial'Lockdown fears grow as Victoria confirms new community cases, all with Indian variant.26 May 12:05 AM
TravelAirbnb CEO gears up for 'biggest change in travel since WWII'Platform predicts more travel, not less as 'people become less tethered'.25 May 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Completely inappropriate': MIQ hotel audit finds numerous shortcomingsA total of nine bus drivers were recorded wearing less PPE than they were meant to.25 May 08:18 PM
WorldFirst man to get Covid vaccine dies of unrelated illnessEighty-one-year-old dies peacefully. His wife says he was 'so grateful' for the jab.25 May 06:49 PM
