PremiumPremiumWorldHow two flights to Europe may have spurred spread of new variantNew York Times: Lax enforcement of rules may have sent on infected passengers.01 Dec 01:45 AM
LifestyleWatch: Students flee in terror after enraged elephant charges, rams safari truckFrightening moment aroused bull elephant charged, flipped truck with students on board.01 Dec 12:52 AM
TravelBorder blunder: Governor of Texas slammed over South Africa tweetSouth America, South Africa, it's all the same, right Greg?30 Nov 07:34 PM
TravelCovid-positive couple caught by Dutch military trying to fly to SpainThe couple made it onto the plane before they were caught by Dutch military police.30 Nov 06:39 PM
WorldOmicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thoughtOmicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.30 Nov 04:59 PM
TravelThe show must go on: Israeli beauty pageant given special travel passIsrael allows the world's most beautiful to sidestep border restrictions.29 Nov 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New variant pushes us into wait-and-see modeEDITORIAL: It is clearer that the border reopening process shouldn't be rushed.28 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldOmicron variant: South African Dr says 'unusual' symptoms did not make senseHowever, doctors are worried about how the new variant might impact the elderly.28 Nov 02:24 AM
WorldSouth African scientists brace for wave propelled by OmicronWorried scientists scrambling to combat the lightning spread of Omicron in South Africa.28 Nov 12:03 AM
WorldFears Twickenham rugby match Omicron superspreader eventCovid cases in southwest London have risen sharply.27 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandLive: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.27 Nov 06:36 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Covid Omicron variant: 'We can keep this out of NZ if we need to'"The best-laid plans can get upset by what the virus does. I hope it won't be the case."26 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldExplainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.26 Nov 06:52 PM
WorldNew Covid strain Omicron spreads to Europe, US bans South Africa flightsIt may be more transmissible than the delta variant and render vaccines less effective.26 Nov 05:24 PM
New Zealand'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nearsThere were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.26 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldEU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over new variantEuropean Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread.26 Nov 10:24 AM
WorldNew mutant Covid strain reaches IsraelOne scientific advisor in the UK termed it the 'worst-ever' super-mutant Covid variant.26 Nov 07:35 AM
World'So many mutations': Feature of new variant worrying experts mostEmergence of a concerning new Covid variant in South Africa has many scientists worried.26 Nov 05:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: 173 new cases, thousands isolating at homeToday's Covid-19 case news follows tawdry National Party turmoil and document dump.25 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandMigrant dads split from families by border restrictions desperate to be reunitedFathers are calling for the Government not to forget their plight.21 Nov 09:01 PM
TravelAntarctica by private Jet: New luxury camp in polar interiorIn a part of Antarctica explored by Nazi scientists, it could be a Villain's luxury lair.17 Nov 08:53 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Auckland woman feels deprived of 'basic human right' to be with husbandINZ says border restrictions are in place to protect NZ during the pandemic.16 Nov 04:32 AM
SportOscar Pistorius sent distressing letter to victim's family in parole bidOscar Pistorius has written a "distressing" letter to Reeva Steenkamp's parents.12 Nov 01:58 AM
WorldSouth Africa's last apartheid president FW de Klerk diesFW de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace prize with Nelson Mandela.11 Nov 10:53 AM
TravelGet on board the world's most luxurious train journeysRelive the golden age of travel aboard one of the world's most luxurious train journeys.01 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldLast resort: How scientists are trying to re-engineer vaccine after world left Africa behindOnly 0.7% of vaccines have gone to low-income countries so far.24 Oct 07:51 AM
World'Poacher stomped to death' by elephantHunt for accomplices after man's remains found in South Africa's Kruger National Park.23 Oct 08:34 AM
New ZealandTriple murder-accused mum 'still unwell', will plead not guiltyMother was scheduled to appear in the High Court at Timaru today.14 Oct 08:17 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with murdering three daughters in High Court again this morningThe South African woman charged with murdering her three daughters returns to High Court.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore assessments for mum accused of murdering three daughters in TimaruTrial date set as accused's appearance in court today excused.04 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with murdering her three daughters set to appear before High Court judge todayThe woman charged after last month's Timaru triple homicide is set to appear in court.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelNo need for a passport: Journey to South Africa anytime you likeYou can't easily board a plane right now but the Rainbow Nation's charms are accessible.26 Sep 05:30 AM
New Zealand'People are giving up': Kiwis battling MIQ system to come homeInsights from Kiwis across the globe who are desperate to come home.25 Sep 04:10 AM
