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
New ZealandMan fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spatViolent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.05 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandGP texted 600 patients saying he didn't support Covid vaccineThe doctor subscribes to Covid conspiracies, including that it can magnetise recipients.05 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlack Ferns triumph shows the way to heal our social divisionsThe Black Ferns showed us how to be united again. Where else can we find common ground?01 Dec 10:30 PM
WorldChina signals ease in virus control amid effort to head off protestsCrowded quarantine centres are no longer mandatory for everyone with the virus in Beijing.01 Dec 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwitter snubs Netsafe, NZ white nationalist group rejoinsRegulators worldwide are worried about the wheels falling off.01 Dec 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesReturn of the megaplane: Emirates’ non-stop Dubai flights are backAfter nearly 1000 days, A380s are back flying to Auckland.01 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelCruise ship turned around at Australian port over Covid outbreakThe 4000-passenger cruise ship was turned around at the New South Wales port.01 Dec 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWomen warned to be wary of double-edged sword of workplace flexibilityIs working from home damaging your career prospects?30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandImmunisation expert on facts of Covid vaccination and blood donationThe Immunisaton Advisory Centre is reassuring people there are no safety concerns.30 Nov 07:59 AM
WorldWatch: Chinese protesters cry ‘lift the lockdown’ in fresh demonstrationsTelegraph: Citizens are trying to break free from quarantined apartment blocks.30 Nov 04:29 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Will NZ’s wave peak before summer holidays?Modeller expects Covid wave to peak before NY - depending on how Kiwis behave before Xmas.29 Nov 11:00 PM
