New ZealandKiwis snap up Cooks holidays, searches surge by 4000%Kiwis are snapping up holidays to the Cook Islands after the travel bubble announcement.04 May 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldReaching 'herd immunity' unlikely in the US, experts now believeNew York Times: Variants and vaccine hesitancy will keep the goal out of reach.04 May 12:10 AM
New ZealandSeven NZ High Commission staff in India contract CovidAt least one seriously ill staffer has been treated at the compound.03 May 11:00 PM
TravelTaps turned off at Oktoberfest for second yearBeer tents have been replaced with pop-up Covid test centres in Munich's festival square.03 May 10:32 PM
Travel'Bonnes Vacances' for vaccinated tourists: EU opens upThe world's most popular tourism destinations are ready to welcome international guests.03 May 09:57 PM
VideoFocus: Church leaders in Ōtara playing key role in Covid-19 vaccinationsReverend Dr Featunai Liuaana and other church leaders are playing a key role by engaging their communities and leading the way in getting Covid-19 vaccinations. Video / Dean PurcellWatch03 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ will call for Covid-19 origins to be clear - ArdernThe PM will today join an international panel to discuss disease outbreak preparation.03 May 08:45 PM
New ZealandGovt reveals $1b Budget boost after Covid underspendGrant Robertson sets Covid, children, housing and climate change as priorities.03 May 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Horrible' heart, lung issues: 'Long Covid' sufferer back in hospital five months laterHelena Power is still in hospital suffering from the shocking effects of Covid-19.03 May 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAustralia tells its citizens in India: Don't come homeNew York Times: Australia has made it a criminal offence for citizens to enter country.03 May 07:34 PM
New Zealand13 MIQ staff face being sacked for refusing Covid vaccineSince Saturday it has been mandatory to have a jab to work in MIQ.03 May 07:08 PM
WorldPatients 'begging to leave': Inside India's grim Covid wardAs India struggles with Covid, one hospital is so bad its patients are begging to leave.03 May 06:46 PM
WorldFocus: World Vision in India calls for aid in humanitarian crisisMridula Narayan paints a vivid picture of the humanitarian crisis in India as the COVID-19 pandemic grows. Video / AP / World VisionWatch03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIndia Covid-19 appeal: 'It's worse than a horror movie'A World Vision worker describes how she feared she might lose her husband.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIndia Covid-19 appeal: 'We are in a race against time to prevent even more people dying'Franklin Jones, who runs World Vision's response, says the crisis is devastating.03 May 05:00 PM
WorldCovid ambush: World records devastating numbers in a weekRecords are tumbling day after day as WHO reveals the damaging global heartbreak.03 May 05:00 PM
SportIndian Premier League in disarray after two players test positive for CovidThe team is coached by Brendon McCullum and includes current and former Black Caps.03 May 08:18 AM
PoliticsNZ High Commission's India oxygen plea: 'People are really upset'The Twitter appeal has reportedly offended locals and 'could have been easily avoided'.03 May 07:39 AM
PremiumPremiumSportHow can the Olympics protect 78,000 volunteers from the coronavirus?New York Times: They're being offered little more than masks and hand sanitiser.03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ citizen's great escape from Covid-ravaged IndiaPushpinder Singh said his ticket home from Delhi cost about $6000.03 May 05:22 AM
New ZealandRaro, here we come! Cook Islands bubble begins on May 17Winter holidays are back on - and flights are already scheduled.03 May 03:45 AM
PoliticsCook Islands PM Mark Brown to update travel bubble planCook Islands PM Mark Brown using Facebook live to provide a bubble update03 May 03:15 AM
TravelCook Islands bubble: What to know before bookingMuch of the untouched Cook Islands will be familiar to tourists, with some exceptions.03 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandQueenstown hospitality boss says table and chairs fee discount too lateThe council last month announced the discount is in response to Covid-19.03 May 01:57 AM
World'Dying in their cars': Horror of world's worst Covid outbreakCountries around the world pledge to help India as it records its highest death toll.03 May 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentCelebrities are endorsing Covid vaccines. Does it help?New York Times: Is there any evidence celebrity endorsements boost vaccine uptake?03 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandFour new MIQ Covid cases, Cook Islands bubble update later todayWill there be any cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today?03 May 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Every time I'm calling, someone has died': The anguish of India's diasporaNew York Times: A global community mourns Covid-stricken loved ones in India.03 May 12:23 AM
New ZealandClinic for mass vaccinations opens in West AucklandAuckland's latest mass vaccination clinic for Covid-19 has opened in Henderson.03 May 12:18 AM
New ZealandHello Raro: NZ-Cooks travel bubble tipped to open on May 16An announcement on a travel bubble with the Cook Islands is expected this afternoon.02 May 09:23 PM
EntertainmentKa kite, Covid: New vaccine ad wins praise"Hey Covid, you were a bit of an egg in 2020 eh?"02 May 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Very unwell' staffer at NZ High Commission in India sparked oxygen pleaHigh Commission has apologised for the incorrect process is used to get an oxygen tank.02 May 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Bubble and border breaches complicate Covid strategyEDITORIAL: Vaccine-rich countries have an advantage.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlights between Perth, NZ to resume after Covid community scareFlights were temporarily grounded on Saturday night.02 May 04:48 PM
