WorldCovid-19: Pressure builds for nationwide lockdown in IndiaMedical experts, opposition leaders and even judges are calling for national restrictions.07 May 08:57 PM
New ZealandMissing babies: Scramble to track down children lost from health system"Imagine if those babies have disabilities or special needs and we don't know about it".03 May 05:00 PM
WorldAnti-vaccination doctor dies from CovidA high-profile Kenyan doctor who endorsed controversial treatments for Covid has died.01 May 06:39 PM
New ZealandGisborne port workers refusing Covid vaccineFrom midnight tonight all managed isolation and quarantine workers must be vaccinated.30 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandCovid: 135 border workers miss vaccination deadlineAll MIQ workers must have received at least one Covid vaccine dose by midnight tonight.30 Apr 04:24 AM
WorldAlarm grows in Africa as it watches India's Covid crisisAfrican officials worry about delays in vaccine deliveries caused by India's crisis.30 Apr 02:46 AM
WorldIndian variant now most imported form of CovidIt is feared the Indian variant contains mutations which could bypass immunity.23 Apr 09:37 PM
WorldExplainer: How long does protection from Covid vaccines last?So far, Pfizer's trial indicates its vaccine is highly effective for at least six months.23 Apr 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Don't be a risk to other people': Aged-care resident's message after receiving Covid-19 jabThe Covid-19 vaccine rollout has begun for aged-care residents in the Wellington region.22 Apr 02:52 AM
WorldVirus surge: Fears Covid variants are escaping vaccines in UKA number of new infections in London involve people who had already been vaccinated.16 Apr 10:03 PM
Olympics'Run over by a bus': Dame Val's pandemic parenting challengeValerie Adams' young son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the middle of the pandemic.16 Apr 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Ministry's vaccine rollout chart 'illustrative' onlyData specialist Chris McDowall asks why unreliable chart was used to show vaccine rollout.16 Apr 08:12 PM
New ZealandCovid conspiracy threat: Security guards called in for vaccine rolloutOverseas vaccine thefts and protests mean security guards will be used in vaccine rollout.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandA global 'team of 7.8 billion': NZ donates 1.6 million Covid dosesThe vaccines are enough for 800,000 people; NZ's focus is on the Pacific.16 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandMedsafe seeks more information from Janssen before approving Covid-19 vaccineA further update on the Janssen approval process is expected in two to three weeks.15 Apr 03:55 AM
New ZealandOne million target - Ministry of Health unveils vaccine planThe plan reveals a breakdown of vaccine numbers at each District Health Board.14 Apr 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt's behind-schedule vaccination register 'just putting money into a Silicon Valley billionaire's pocket'Privacy breaches and a mess of different systems aren't the only issues, lobby group says.12 Apr 05:32 AM
WorldCovid-19: Australia's vaccine rollout in disarrayAustralia's national Covid-19 vaccine rollout has had a major shake-up.09 Apr 08:58 PM
WorldAustralia secures more Pfizer vaccines - but they'll have to waitAustralia has announced Pfizer as the preferred Covid-19 vaccine for adults under 50.09 Apr 03:19 AM
KahuGisborne health board member posts vaccine misinformationHealth leaders have been quick to condemn Meredith Akuhata-Brown's comments.09 Apr 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Is New Zealand's vaccine rollout on track?Intriguing questions hidden among the statistics.08 Apr 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessVaccinations: Privacy breach reveals the mess of software being used to track shotsSoftware tangle coincides with Health Ministry's inability to provide accurate jab data.06 Apr 07:00 AM
Entertainment'Not old enough': Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson haven't got vaccine yetThe 64-year-old Hollywood couple battled the virus last year and are in line for the jab.03 Apr 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan vaccinated people spread Covid? We don't know, scientists sayNew York Times: "The evidence isn't clear whether they can spread the virus to others."03 Apr 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Broken promises and unempathetic leaderLabours broken promises and Nat's unempathetic leader.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Aucklanders queue for vaccination despite delaysReports up to 500 people were seen lining up for the Covid-19 vaccine in East Tamaki.27 Mar 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Terrible failing of the system': Unused Covid vaccines offered to local businessesLeftover shots are being given to people working near vaccination clinics.26 Mar 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the movement pushing Covid-19 anti-vax theoriesOfficials fear the protesters could undermine a national immunisation campaign.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMisplaced fears over risks big factor in Covid-19 vaccine uneaseA new study delves into the factors that drives 'hesitancy' toward the Covid-19 vaccine.21 Mar 12:20 AM
World'I cannot recommend it too highly': Boris Johnson gets Covid vaccineThe European Medicines Agency has backed the AstraZeneca vaccine as "safe and effective".19 Mar 08:01 PM
KahuCovid-19 vaccine: 'Conversation approach' needed to reach Māori & Pacific communitiesConversation approach is "right approach", according to Manukau Councillor.19 Mar 07:12 PM
WorldConflict grows between US and allies over Covid-19 vaccine supplyThe US is stockpiling tens of millions of Covid-19 doses that could save lives overseas.12 Mar 09:17 PM
New ZealandRevealed: How many frontline workers have refused the Covid vaccineNew Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine rollout programme is three weeks in.12 Mar 08:20 PM
KahuMāori must decide for themselves on Covid-19 vaccine - Māori party co-leaderMāori MPs are reluctant to tell Māori they should get the Covid-19 shot.11 Mar 12:37 AM
