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
WorldComment: Why I can finally feel smug about living in SwedenSweden's approach has meant life still feels quite normal, writes Richard Orange.26 Sep 07:43 PM
WorldCovid 19 coronavirus: Sweden considering restrictions for StockholmRelaxed approach meant life continued largely as normal... until cases began rising.23 Sep 06:22 PM
World'Cherry-picked data': Doctors, scientists attack Sweden's Covid-19 'lies'Two hundred doctors and scientists challenge Sweden's official version of events.16 Sep 06:15 PM
WorldSweden's controversial Covid-19 strategy 'vindicated', say expertsSweden was panned for its approach – but now it has fewer deaths than most other nations.11 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Confused, exhausted': Aussie reveals truth over Sweden's virus responseAn Aussie epidemiologist living in Sweden wants the truth about its "success" to be told.10 Sep 05:27 PM
WorldIs Sweden's Covid-19 strategy finally silencing the doubters?Sweden's Covid-19 case rate has dropped below both Norway and Denmark.05 Sep 05:41 AM
Entertainment'I Am Greta': Doco shines light on teen climate activistThe film debunks some of the criticisms levelled at the self-described "shy, nerdy" teen.04 Sep 11:09 PM
