New ZealandRobertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new jobHe was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.21 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungOpinion: Why Hipkins is better prepared than Ardern to be PMOPINION: The incoming PM has the ability to function well without filters.21 Jan 12:05 AM
PoliticsWho is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.20 Jan 11:07 PM
OpinionPolitical Roundup: The triumph and tragedy of Jacinda ArdernOPINION: Jacinda Ardern was a political superstar heading towards an election defeat.20 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandStephen Colbert offers to be Jacinda Ardern’s flower girlTalk show host also laments Ardern won't be around to pick him up from Auckland Airport.20 Jan 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo drugs, no alcohol: 5000 Christians (and Steve Braunias) prepare for music festivalSteve Braunias meets those planning a Christian music festival at Karapiro.20 Jan 05:41 PM
WorldChina blasts foreign coverage of its Covid-19 shiftFinger-pointing follows the abrupt end of China’s strict “zero-Covid” policy.20 Jan 05:41 AM
TravelUS government fights for right to mandate masks for travellersThe appeal follows the EU's recommendation that travellers mask up again.19 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandRisk of debilitating illness from long Covid could grow - Michael BakerMany people have a post-Covid syndrome that resembles ME and chronic fatigue, says expert.16 Jan 11:43 PM
WorldChina reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passedThe reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.14 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSteven Joyce: The job of the Covid inquiryWe are still living with the impact of the decisions made during the pandemic.13 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelTourists could get paid out for trips ruined by COVID measuresAlmost three years later, tourists could receive a refund for their package tour.12 Jan 06:42 PM
New ZealandNZ company begins trial for combined Covid-19 and flu vaccine - 1600 volunteering'Probably they can be given together but we don’t know the optimum doses.'10 Jan 11:29 PM
CrimeWoman who twice escaped from MIQ hotel given discharge without convictionThe October 2020 incidents prompted a statement from the head of MIQ.10 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: ‘Novel features’ of Kraken cause for concernNew subvariant has potential to create a new wave of Covid-19 cases.09 Jan 11:10 PM
TravelCovid Chaos: Thailand resumes then drops Covid entry requirementsWithin 72 hours, Thailand restarted then dropped their vaccination entry requirement.09 Jan 09:55 PM
New Zealand21,685 new Covid cases in the past week, 53 deaths, 422 people in hospitalA total of 422 people in hospital, including nine in ICU.09 Jan 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Prince Harry’s Afghan killing revelation 'makes no sense'OPINION: Letters on New Zealand's detractors, the port and Covid cases.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWHO’s warning about new Covid ‘super-variant’Expert reveals the detail that will determine our true risk of sub-variant.07 Jan 09:47 PM
WorldChina suspends social media accounts of Covid policy criticsIt comes as country rolls back harsh anti-virus restrictions, leading to surge in cases.07 Jan 05:56 PM
WorldUK PM calls crisis meeting over struggling health systemCovid, winter flu season, staff shortages, strikes add up to long waits for patients.07 Jan 05:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: A few more Covid cases arriving from China will not matter muchTourism and economic development post-pandemic good reasons to encourage travel.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMost transmissible yet: New ‘Kraken’ Covid variant arrives in AustraliaNew variant 'more active, young and able to get around'.06 Jan 04:31 AM
WorldCelebrity deaths trigger questions over China’s Covid death toll cover-upOfficial figures increasingly contradict what people are witnessing.06 Jan 02:34 AM
WorldBeds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continuesThe crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.05 Jan 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Minimal public health risk to NZ': No Covid restrictions on travellers from China - GovtVoluntary Covid test, wastewater testing announced as virus runs rampant in China.04 Jan 02:37 AM
WorldChina threatens to tighten its borders in response to international Covid bansBig surge in virus numbers is causing concern.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMandatory Covid-19 testing for China travellers overreaction, NZ officials reported sayingCase numbers in China are thought to be surging.03 Jan 03:36 AM
WorldExperts raise concerns as new Covid strain rips through US and UKXBB15 first emerged in New York and has quickly exploded across the state.02 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandNational backs pre-travel Covid testing on travellers from ChinaLeader Christopher Luxon supports moves for travel restrictions.01 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandGovt to assess Covid risk of travellers from China as Australia introduces testing of passengersThe move comes after Australia moves to introduce mandatory testing.01 Jan 05:02 PM
WorldAustralia imposes new Covid restrictions on China arrivals; full freedoms remain in NZAustralia will introduce mandatory Covid testing for travellers from China.01 Jan 06:12 AM
WorldTop Aussie medical figures in stoush over China Covid treatmentState's AMA president called for arrivals from virus-stricken country to be quarantined.31 Dec 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We want our lives back' - Living with long Covid as virus returnsAfter NZ's first year with community transmission, experts weigh the human cost of Covid.31 Dec 01:00 AM
