World'Vast increase': Chilling warning as country's Covid cases double in a dayScientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases.02 Dec 01:34 AM
TravelOmicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still downFrom Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.01 Dec 09:54 PM
WorldOmicron keeps world on edge as variant reaches USEuropean Union chief says waiting for advice on the new variant feels like 'an eternity'.01 Dec 05:25 PM
WorldAustralia confirms another Omicron caseNSW Health has listed a new exposure site after a sixth case of Omicron was detected.01 Dec 06:33 AM
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
