New ZealandAppeal planned after teacher loses bid to prove Covid order dismissal was unjustifiedA Taupo science teacher among the 447 Covid-related exodus over 6 months.21 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Here are some simple steps to help us socialise safely during holidaysThe pre-Christmas period puts New Zealanders at high risk of exposure to virus.20 Dec 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom zero-Covid to no plan: Behind China’s pandemic u-turnNew York Times: After micromanaging, Xi Jinping has left China to improvise.20 Dec 05:00 AM
KahuMāori undercounted and under-resourced in health, new data report confirmsHealth data has never given a true indication of Māori numbers.19 Dec 09:59 PM
New Zealand‘Significant risk’: Epidemiologist sounds Covid warning ahead of Christmas shopping rushHow to lessen your chances of getting the virus during gift buying.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTraumatised by Covid, but ruled by a party that never apologisesNew York Times: Many in China want national reckoning over hard-line “zero Covid” policy.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCovid campaign boss investigated over several alleged conflicts of interestColleagues were so alarmed they wrote an open letter and left it lying around the office.16 Dec 12:28 AM
CrimeConspiracy theorists Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood guilty of organising protest on first day of lockdownToday's decision comes four months after the pair's trial began in Auckland.15 Dec 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCoronavirus may spread from corpses, scientists reportNew York Times: Coronavirus can persist in bodies of infected patients well after death.15 Dec 08:55 PM
WorldChina won’t report asymptomatic Covid cases in further shiftIt’s another step in China’s uncertain exit from some of world’s strictest Covid measures.14 Dec 04:46 PM
TechnologyHow Elon Musk is changing what you see on TwitterWhat you’re seeing in your Twitter feed is changing. But how?13 Dec 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Covid spreads fast, Beijing isn’t in lockdown. But it feels like itNew York Times: Almost no one is venturing out, even after easing of restrictions.13 Dec 09:01 PM
TravelHeading to Hong Kong? Here's what you need to knowOfficials announced yet another step towards normality for travellers visiting Hong Kong.13 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandSecond anti-vax couple want unvaccinated blood for seriously ill toddlerCroydon Hodge and Doreen Rudolph trying to take their toddler to India for blood donation13 Dec 06:05 AM
WorldChinese celebrate after government ends Covid contact-tracing appTelegraph: ”Goodbye itinerary card, concerts here I come” - resident13 Dec 03:05 AM
WorldAustralia's big change in fight against Covid coming January 1The change is coming on January 1, as cases continue to surge across the country.12 Dec 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careOver 50s embrace technology, but security risks biggest challengeCovid-19 has driven higher adoption of technology among older Kiwis.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAnalysis: Xi's zero-Covid U-turn shows how much he fears his own peopleOPINION: President Xi’s unpopular Covid policy a mistake resulting from power obsession.11 Dec 01:57 AM
New ZealandExplained: The two big variables that could slow - or grow - this Omicron waveOmicron peak expected within weeks, but school holidays and functions could change things.10 Dec 10:24 PM
New Zealand‘This isn’t over’: Baby W parents vow to take actionLawyer for family says bigger issue to be dealt with after baby boy recovers.09 Dec 09:39 PM
EntertainmentJackass star fighting for life on ventilator with Covid, pneumoniaBam Margera was hospitalised with pneumonia ... and then Covid complicated his care.09 Dec 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rebuilding Better, petty crime, Three Waters, Auckland Council savings, superannuationOPINION: Letters on FIFA World Cup, blaming the government, Kainga Ora, and inflation.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Zero Covid,’ once ubiquitous, vanishes in China’s messy pivotNew York Times: Propoganda apparatus is now promoting audacious revision of history.09 Dec 01:05 AM
WorldSuper-mosquito ‘invasion’ could trigger malaria surgeThe arrival of the "Anopheles stephensi" in at least five African countries is a "threat".08 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHospital staff sought police help for baby’s surgery to proceed in blood donor battleA protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.08 Dec 07:46 PM
PoliticsPM mulls lifting incomes with tax credits, but tax cuts could be a while awayThe Prime Minister also has a Christmas message for disenfranchised anti-vaxxers.08 Dec 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Covid-19 Royal Commission scope not enoughOPINION: Have we got the right Royal Commission?07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Third Covid wave raises questions over antiviral drugsOPINION: Our editorial on treatment options for Covid infections.07 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldChina eases Covid lockdown and testing requirements in major policy shiftBeijing has pursued a strict zero-Covid policy for nearly three years.07 Dec 06:24 AM
Crime$3.5m meth conspiracy: Baggage handlers say lockdown caused financial despairCo-defendant Romney Fukofuka, known as the rapper Konecs, will be sentenced next year.06 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandCovid for Xmas? What to do if sickness disrupts your holidayHolidaymaker questions why booking dates couldn't be changed after getting Covid.06 Dec 05:56 PM
New ZealandDaily Covid cases nearly double in 24 hours, projected to hit 10K by XmasCurrent cases were dominated by a collection of subvariants, including BQ 1.1 and BA 2.75.06 Dec 02:20 AM
WorldPfizer asks FDA to clear updated Covid shot for kids under 5The US company is pushing for the vaccine to be part of the immunisation schedule.06 Dec 12:28 AM
PoliticsCovid response inquiry hailed amid claims parameters fall shortPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Royal Commission of Inquiry yesterday.05 Dec 04:00 PM
