TravelWHO released new recommendations for international travelInternational travellers shouldn't carry financial burden of travel restrictions says WHO.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQMidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.20 Jan 10:30 PM
New Zealand1800 daily cases in just six weeks projected in Auckland Omicron outbreakHowever, it is expected it may have less of an impact on the health system than Delta.20 Jan 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan Omicron cause long Covid?New York Times: Too soon to know, but mild initial illness may not signal reduced risk.20 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandRace against time: How protected is NZ against Omicron? Does less exposure mean more risk?With an Omicron outbreak near, experts are asking: just how protected are we?20 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Move to red now': Expert urges Govt to make pre-emptive Omicron strikeThe pressure is coming from one place - but it is not being addressed by the Govt.20 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, storesThe new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.20 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandPM announces Northland to move out of red at midnight tonightNorthland's hospitality sector can sit more than 100 at a time under Orange.20 Jan 01:25 AM
WorldWorld Health Organisation boss shares grim new warning as cases skyrocketWHO has shut down a popular Covid-19 theory – and it's bad news for millions.19 Jan 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Driven by fear not logic': Family of five in MIQ facing 25-day stayThe family face 25 days in MIQ with three children under six.19 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandHistory lesson: What the 1918 Spanish flu tells us about Covid'Nothing else has killed so many New Zealanders in such a small space of time.'19 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoThe History of Pandemics - in a nutshellThroughout history, many pandemics have devastated the world, causing countless deaths. The ability to learn from the past is what sets the human species apart and ultimately, will determine our future in a post-Covid world. Video / NZME / Getty Watch19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPleas for Government dental helpThe Government stalled on a promise to fix New Zealand's dental crisis.19 Jan 05:31 AM
New ZealandNightclubs, retail store, cafe, bar: New Auckland locations of interest releasedThe newest locations of interest include an Auckland CBD nightclub.19 Jan 05:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Health experts answer all your questions about child vaccinesHealth experts will be available this evening to answer questions on child vaccines.19 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandExplained: Why the timing of Omicron's arrival mattersExperts expect a NZ Omicron outbreak isn't far away. How much does timing matter?19 Jan 04:12 AM
New ZealandGovt 'working hard to provide certainty' on MIQ - HipkinsYesterday there were 30 cases of Covid-19 detected at the border.19 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandCoroner urges review of hospital transfers after patient's deathThe coroner has discovered a series of bungles after Ian Bell's early prostate surgery.19 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandMcIntyre & Turner: Vaccine benefit exceeds risks at all agesOPINION: 'It is important to look at the risk of severe disease across the board.'19 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionAmanda Vickers: Data indicates Covid risk overstatedOPINION: Similar risk of myocarditis following either vaccination or Covid infection.19 Jan 12:00 AM
LifestyleWhy, like Michelle Obama, I joined the 4am clubCould waking up three hours early solve my problem with a lack of time and personal space?18 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia uptake in NZ slow so far, but expected to riseMore than 70 people have applied for an assisted death, and fewer than 20 have died.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHas NZ dodged another Omicron bullet?NZ appears to have got lucky at another roll of the Omicron dice, epidemiologist says.18 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandFive Auckland kids did not collapse after vaccine: Social media lies quashed'We can confirm there are no reports of any such events occurring', official said.17 Jan 11:41 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak shuts two wards in Dunedin HospitalTwo Dunedin hospital wards have been closed following a gastroenteritis outbreak.17 Jan 11:28 PM
New Zealand30 days in MIQ because he can't be isolated from infected partnerOfficials suggested he should catch Covid-19 to avoid a longer stay.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'You could think of it as an insurance policy'Thousands of 5 to 11-year-olds have already had their version of the shot.17 Jan 07:09 PM
LifestyleBizarre Covid booster shot side effect explainedThe reaction is being reported at more than fives times that of the first or second dose.17 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandLive: Traffic light system needs overhaul for Omicron - experts'Omicron will behave very differently; it needs a different set of interventions.'17 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandParents taking Government to court to stop vaccine rollout for kidsGroup says the approval of Pfizer's vaccine for kids was flawed and illegal.17 Jan 06:13 PM
LifestyleStill recovering: What I wish I'd known before catching CovidFelicity thought she'd be prepared when she caught the coronavirus. She was wrong.17 Jan 05:58 PM
New Zealand'Confusing messaging': Only half of vaccination centres available for kidsParents are being turned away from their local GP and pharmacy.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHalting progress and happy accidents: How mRNA vaccines were madeNew York Times: Covid vaccines drew upon long-buried discoveries.17 Jan 05:00 AM
