WorldSweden paves way to first Covid lockdown as third wave threatensThe nation's coronavirus death rate is four times higher than in neighbouring Denmark.17 Feb 08:23 PM
WorldUK judge rules against extraditing Assange to USJudge says it would be oppressive to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US.04 Jan 04:56 PM
WorldSweden's downfall: Crisis worsens after failed anti-lockdown stanceSweden set off on its own course in the pandemic. Now they've become completely unstuck.02 Jan 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomySweden's grand plan to make zero-carbon steelSweden has a bold ambition to change the steel industry.30 Dec 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Eight hours of terror a night': Leading Kiwis on their holiday jobsFrom swarms of bees to flagons of rum, prominent figures share life lessons.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLeading questions: Cecilia Robinson contrasts NZ's Covid strategy to Sweden's modelBusinesswoman says Covid-19 vaccination roll-out will take longer than most expect.25 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldNew Covid-19 strain: UK cut off by travel bansFood trucks from Europe halted as new strain 'out of control' around London and southeast,21 Dec 05:17 PM
Lifestyle'Five times the regular price': Is this NZ's most expensive beer?It comes with an outrageous price tag — but experts say it's more than justified.19 Dec 08:50 PM
WorldCovid: Sweden finally backs use of masksSweden's state epidemiologist has long resisted recommending face masks to the public.19 Dec 12:00 AM
RoyalsCovid 19: Sweden's King says 'we have failed'Royal head of state delivers stinging criticism even as the death toll expected to rise.17 Dec 04:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Sweden, infections and calls for a lockdown are risingNew York Times: The second wave is forcing the authorities to reconsider their approach.16 Dec 06:57 PM
WorldCovid-19: Sweden running out of intensive care bedsICUs in Stockholm hit 99% capacity this week. Malmo, Gothenburg are close to their limits.12 Dec 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Sweden passes a morbid Covid milestoneLet's put to bed once and for all the myth of Sweden's successful herd immunity.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSweden closes schools as second Covid wave surges"I fully understand that this isn't easy, but ... it is necessary," PM Stefan Lofven says.04 Dec 01:38 AM
WorldStunning twist after mum accused of holding son captive for 28 yearsThe 41-year-old man was found severely malnourished, with sores and open wounds.03 Dec 10:25 PM
WorldHouse of horrors: Sick son held captive by mum for 28 years freedHe was malnourished, had sores and open wounds covering his legs, and almost no teeth .02 Dec 12:37 AM
WorldEpidemiologist behind Sweden's no-lockdown experiment sidelinedSweden 'loses faith' with its Covid expert as deaths rise.29 Nov 03:20 AM
WorldSwedish govt sidelines epidemiologist after deaths riseAnders Tegnell predicted greater immunity would mean lighter second wave - he was wrong.28 Nov 06:47 PM
TravelSwedish Cruise ferry back on course after night on rocksThe cruise ferry's 400 passengers were stranded after it ran aground.23 Nov 09:03 PM
WorldBaltic sea ferry with 400 aboard runs agroundA strong gust of wind likely 'pushed the ship to shore'.22 Nov 08:07 AM
WorldSweden's backflip after virus strategy failsIn the past few weeks, the country of 10 million has been smashed by Covid-19.21 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldSweden ditches herd immunity: Gatherings limited to 8 people under strict lockdown lawsSweden hit a new daily record of 5990 new cases on Friday.17 Nov 12:41 AM
World'Wishful thinking': Sweden's Covid expert slammed as cases soarAnders Tegnell's predecessor says his hunch about herd immunity set Sweden up to fail.16 Nov 02:12 AM
WorldIs Sweden's new lockdown-lite working?On the first three days of restrictions, Peter Rylander's cafe was empty. It didn't last.08 Nov 10:04 PM
BusinessSwedish PM self-isolates as nation passes grim thresholdThere have now been over 6,000 deaths in Sweden.05 Nov 09:03 PM
World'Bleak midwinter' in Europe as millions enter lockdownA quarter of a billion Europeans are heading into lockdown to fight off a second wave.02 Nov 01:40 AM
WorldCovid warning: Lockdown-defiant Sweden hits grim recordSweden has recorded its highest number of infections for a second day in a row.30 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCovid-19: Europe and US 'deep in second wave'Two continents in 'corona fatigue' , raising the threat of another round of lockdowns.28 Oct 05:45 PM
WorldSweden reverses course as Covid-19 cases spikeInfections in Sweden have doubled in three weeks, forcing a rethink.22 Oct 01:34 AM
WorldSweden mulls 'local lockdowns' as Covid cases rise'The level of immunity ... is not as high as we have believed,' state expert admits.19 Oct 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPandemic exposes holes in Sweden's generous social welfare stateNew York Times: Budget-cutting laid grounds for a wave of death in Swedish nursing homes.10 Oct 06:42 AM
WorldSweden Covid-19 cases surge againSweden had been vindicated over its controversial coronavirus strategy, now cases rise.04 Oct 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldVilified early over lax virus strategy, Sweden seems to have scourge controlledNew York Times: Sweden now has one of Europe's lowest rates of daily new cases.29 Sep 08:10 PM
WorldFears Sweden's controversial tactic has backfiredA week ago it looked like the world's most controversial virus tactic was working.27 Sep 05:44 AM
