Two new cases every second: Huge world spike in Covid-19 infections
There have been more than 183,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.
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'We're stuck': Frustration for family living in a shed in South Africa
About 10,000 people who normally live in New Zealand on work visas are stuck overseas.
Stoners or socially acceptable users? Views aired over legalising cannabis
Should we be allowed to smoke and grow cannabis for recreational purposes?
Armchair Traveller: A safari in South Africa right now
Experience the history, music, art and wildlife of South Africa, right now.
Life in Zimbabwe under 'Crocodile' worse than Mugabe
Emmerson Mnangagwa was supposed to represent a clean break with Zimbabwe's dark past.
NZ astronomers find Earth-like planet, with smaller sun and 'year' of 617 days
The planet's orbit and mass was similar to Earth's - but it had a 617-day year.
What a waste: South African brewer says it may dump 400m bottles of beer
South Africa has banned the sale and transportation of alcohol during Covid-19 lockdown.
Bizarre outcome: The countries where deaths have fallen despite virus
Comment: In some nations, people are living longer during the pandemic.
Mercy flight may be on the cards for Kiwis stranded in South Africa
Stranded Kiwis are running out of medication, money and some have no place to stay.
Mangawhai woman one of 170 Kiwis stranded in South Africa
Mfat says it is putting in a 'great deal of work' to help those stranded come home.
Families split by Covid-19 border restrictions
Most requests for exceptions to NZ's tough border restrictions are being refused.
Locked out: Couple can't get back from Cape Town
Irene Wolmarans says South African lockdown rules are "some of the strictest I've seen".
In scramble for coronavirus supplies, rich countries push poor aside
New York Times: Developing nations cannot find enough materials and equipment.
Fatal bike crash: Van driver allegedly wanted for burglary
Clint Hoeben was cycling with his daughter when he was hit and killed.
Sharks return to South Africa's beaches as swimmers shut out
Finned beach-goers return as shark defences pulled during Covid 19 lockdown.
South Africa has first coronavirus deaths as lockdown begins
A shaken South Africa announced its first two deaths from the coronavirus today.
'Terrified' South Africa nears lockdown; almost 1000 cases
South Africa's president has urged troops to be a "force of kindness".
Coronavirus: Kiwi student stranded in South Africa - due to broken printer
A day before all New Zealanders were advised to return home, his passport was stolen.
A detective pursued rhino poachers. Now he's dead
New York Times: Leroy Bruwer was shot while driving to work.
Coronavirus: 2-year-old returning to South Africa from NZ tests positive
The Western Cape registered 10 cases overnight, the youngest among them a toddler.
School rolls jump, 'no more broom cupboards'
Schools want more support for overseas teachers hired to fill gaps in NZ classrooms.
From Whanganui club cricket to being named in ICC Under 19 World Cup team
Canadian allrounder named beside players likely to become ODI stars and IPL millionaires
Institute issues face masks to students
Free face masks and hand sanitiser for students who have been in China.
10 of the best-value safari lodges in Africa
Who needs plunge pools? The real luxury is seeing wild animals in this vast landscape.
Editorial: All Blacks breaking new ground with planned trip to Mbombela
Editorial: Proposed test in the city formerly known as Nelspruit makes good sense.
Adventure calls: Where you should visit in 2020
The best cure for January blues? Plan your next trip. Here are 2020's travel must-sees
Kerikeri's first Montessori school opens
The centre is the only Montessori school in Northland.
Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019
The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.
Kiwi 10-year-old 'forced to take off snake T-shirt' before boarding plane
Snake toys and prints are reportedly banned on the airline.
Now we're getting serious: New cricket academy established
The partnership is a first between the New Zealand Cricket Foundation and a school.
Ex-South African pro rugby player fails in visa bid
Dalton Kannemeyer has blamed immigration lawyers for wrongful advice.
Screaming woman dragged from car
Chilling moment a young woman was dragged from her car as she screams for help.