New ZealandDebt collection for MIQ bills to start this weekAs at April 30, 291 invoices are overdue by more than 180 days.17 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandFive new Covid cases in MIQ; more wastewater tests under wayThe results from the new samples are expected to be available tomorrow evening.17 May 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat's hampering the effort to vaccinate the world against Covid?New York Times: The world is nowhere close to having enough Covid vaccines.16 May 11:41 PM
LifestyleThe volcanic rise of 'mum rage' and what we can do about itCOMMENT: Parenting's tough enough in normal times. In a pandemic, it's brutal.16 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandReview of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael BakerWe still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.16 May 11:06 PM
TravelUK prepares to open travel and hospitality - but fast-spreading virus variant hoversTravellers in England are packing their bags, restaurants are opening but anxiety remains.16 May 07:38 PM
InvestmentLand of the big, rich crowd: 220 wealthy foreigners to arrive in NZ for investment, new jobsUp to 220 individuals will be identified and invited to come into New Zealand.16 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Vaccination centre considers cutting hours to ease pressure on nursesMore vaccinators urgently needed to deal with the community turnout in south Auckland.16 May 05:58 PM
OpinionAndrew Bayly: What I would do if I was finance ministerCOMMENT: As borders begin to reopen, the time has come for an economic reset.16 May 05:00 PM
WorldTaiwan thought it had completely eradicated Covid. It's now in an outbreak crisisJust over 1000 cases in the last year, Taiwan has its worst Covid outbreak yet.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBudget 2021: 'It's not a lolly scramble' - Deloitte CEOGetting back to business as usual is probably for the next Budget, Thomas Pippos says.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coming battle for skilled workers and investorsEDITORIAL: Our long-term problems are harder to sort out than vaccinations and reopening.16 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThe $1.5b question: Who's really doing the domestic chores in NZ?Report recommends a more even split of housework and childcare between couples.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: What experts say on 'weak' positives in Wellington wastewaterExperts say latest 'weak' positives fit pattern of old infections picked up in wastewater.16 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandCovid: Wellington residents on alert after weak positive wastewater testsIt's likely the result is due to recovered cases continuing to shed the virus, MoH says.16 May 12:45 AM
LifestyleDr Zac Turner on why germs help boost the immune systemAnd his advice about the much-disputed "five-second rule" ...15 May 09:24 PM
New ZealandCovid crunch: Struggling souvenir retailer pleads for rental supportHe had 15 staffers, is down to two on pay cuts, and is using his savings to keep going.15 May 08:17 PM
WorldCovid: China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from NepalSeveral climbers have reported testing positive for Covid after returning from base camp.15 May 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi Covid experts facing daily abuseMost abuse subjects are women, which translates into highly gendered hate.15 May 04:46 AM
WorldEradication of Covid a 'false idol', former Australian medical officer warnsDr Nick Coatsworth has a stern warning for all Australians.15 May 01:09 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Next Covid update tomorrowAnyone in NZ who was at Melbourne places of interest must call Healthline for advice.15 May 12:45 AM
LifestyleLong-term 'blood abnormalities' even in mild Covid casesLong-term biochemical impacts discovered in more than half of those who get Covid.15 May 12:35 AM
WorldIndian variant Q&A: How worrying is it? Do vaccines work against it?At least three mutated variants have birthed in India.14 May 08:45 PM
WorldConfusion over new US mask guidelinesStates, businesses divided over guidance relaxing mask use as vaccine rollout progresses.14 May 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: PM honoured abroad, less so at homeOPINION: The PM has to convince business leaders New Zealand is on the right track.14 May 05:00 PM
WorldWhen will Covid-19 vaccines be widely available globally?Even with Covax help, many countries won't reach 60 per cent coverage until 2023 or later.14 May 04:08 AM
EntertainmentBill Maher taping cancelled after host's positive Covid testMaher, who is fully vaccinated, is "asymptomatic and feels fine".14 May 03:50 AM
WorldNepal's army digs mass graves to bury thousands of unclaimed Covid victimsAs in Delhi and Mumbai, Kathmandu's residents are dying at home and outside hospitals.14 May 02:20 AM
World'Not acceptable': Wuhan scientist hits out at Covid-19 origin claimsA group of 18 scientists reignited the debate over whether Covid-19 escaped from a lab.14 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandNo new Covid cases today as contact tracers follow up Victoria returneesContact tracers continue to follow up with 4500 recent arrivals from Victoria.14 May 12:45 AM
AirlinesWellington Airport plunges to $35.7m lossPassenger numbers fell to just 1 per cent of normal in April last year.14 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern clarifies Bloomfield’s comments on alert levelsPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shut down the idea that New Zealand will return to life under Covid-19 alert level 2.5 when the borders open.Watch13 May 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs India's Covid crisis rages, its neighbours brace for the worstNew York Times: Nearby countries fear they will share India's fate.13 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandWhy the new Covid vaccine is safe - your questions answeredAn expert explains what you need to know about the new Pfizer vaccine.13 May 06:42 PM