PremiumPremiumWorldHow South Africa's hope of imminent vaccine relief crumbledNew York Times: New findings a blow to poorer countries counting on the shot.09 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandSouth Africa suspends AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine over variant concernsSouth Africa halts use of AstraZeneca shot over concerns it won't protect against strain.07 Feb 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Hawke's Bay's teaching shortage solved itselfRichard Fenwick and family boarded a Harare plane and hoped for the best.04 Feb 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Virus could be an ongoing headacheEDITORIAL: NZ has deals with four vaccine makers, with data now available from all.31 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldOne-shot wonder? New J&J vaccine claims to protect against Covid with one doseJohnson & Johnson says its vaccine appears to protect against Covid-19 with just one shot.29 Jan 05:47 PM
New ZealandWoman says teen daughter also infected at Pullman HotelA woman believes one of her daughters caught Covid-19 while at the Pullman hotel.28 Jan 09:25 PM
New Zealand'I am very concerned': New UK, South Africa strains of virus spook experts'This is possibly the most dangerous phase we have been in since August ...'11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Covid mutates, the world stumbles again to respondNew York Times: Experts have been startled by the pace at which new variants have emerged.11 Jan 04:22 AM
WorldPfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variantsTwo contagious variants of the coronavirus erupted in Britain and South Africa.08 Jan 06:10 AM
WorldCovid mutation: Aussie mulls closing border to UK, South AfricaAustralia is formally considering the drastic move amid grim news from London.06 Jan 01:43 AM
WorldUrgent testing: Will vaccines work against mutant strain?Experts worry that vaccines will not be effective against the new variant.04 Jan 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLincoln's Table: Bunny man Melvin delivers best chow in AucklandUse your loaf and try this South African favourite.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSouth Africa on verge of new virus rules as it hits one million casesSA President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce a return to restrictive measures.27 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldUK discovers two cases of another new Covid strainA second highly infectious new variant of the coronavirus has been discovered in the UK.23 Dec 08:15 PM
WorldNew South African Covid strain fuelling massive second wave - expertsThe variant is different from the UK strain, but is also thought to be very transmissible.21 Dec 07:57 PM
EntertainmentNew movie's bums scene makes viewers squirmMisbehaviour is based on the true story of revolution during the 1970 Miss World pageant.27 Nov 05:55 PM
All BlacksRevealed: NZ Govt feared public backlash to hosting Rugby ChampionshipOfficials backed Rugby Championship hosting but raised concerns over "perceived bias"20 Nov 04:00 PM
Travel'Most remote island' becomes giant marine reserveThe self-claimed 'most remote island' in the world is now a giant marine reserve.15 Nov 07:10 PM
EntertainmentBBC pulls Oscar Pistorius doco trailer following outcryGlaring omission in 'The Trials of Oscar Pistorius' promo sparks fury in the UK.28 Oct 12:55 AM
WorldTensions rise in South Africa as groups face off over farm killingsTense standoff between white farmers and black activists grips town of Senekal.17 Oct 01:54 AM
WorldSouth African farmers erupt over brutal slayingsFarmers take to the streets in Free State province after murders spark national outrage.07 Oct 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Coloured Lives Matter': A South African police shooting like no otherNew York Times: Police gun down teen with Down syndrome, setting off public outrage.21 Sep 11:34 PM
New Zealand185 stranded Kiwis: Chartered South African mercy flight denied authorisationFor many families separated by the outbreak of Covid, the flight was their last chance.28 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandPregnant Kiwi's message to others stranded in South AfricaShe arrived back after a gruelling 70 hour flight. Now she's telling others to keep faith.26 Aug 11:31 PM
LifestyleStranded pregnant Kiwi: 'I need to get home to have my baby'They've got fingers crossed this time they will get airborne. It's their last chance.21 Aug 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSouth Africa's big coronavirus aid effort tainted by corruptionNew York Times: Efforts at delivering relief have floundered amid allegations of fraud.20 Aug 03:05 AM
WorldMauritius declares emergency after ship runs agroundMauritius declares state of emergency as tonnes of oil spills near sensitive eco areas.07 Aug 11:49 PM
New ZealandImmigrants shut out while moving to NZPeople unable to get here due to the flight-freeze are becoming desperate to travel.03 Aug 09:11 PM
WorldSouth Africa hits 500,000 cases and risingSouth Africa has the fifth-highest number of cases in the world.01 Aug 08:55 PM
WorldFour countries faring worse than US on Covid-19 outbreakThe US is the hardest hit country, but these nations are worse off on another measure.28 Jul 06:44 AM
WorldCovid 19 cases surge to record heights around the worldSouth Korea Covid-19 cases are spiking to their highest daily levels in four months.25 Jul 02:13 AM
WorldVirus rebounds around the world, deaths top 600,000The World Health Organisation has reported its highest one-day tally yet.19 Jul 06:40 PM
WorldUN chief: World 'at the breaking point' due to inequalitiesCovid-19 is exposing fallacies and falsehoods says UN secretary-general.18 Jul 07:39 PM
WorldHospital of horrors: Patients fight over oxygen, blood floods floorsThey were supposed to be Covid hospitals. Now rats are drinking human blood.16 Jul 03:22 AM
