PremiumPremiumWorldSweden tries out a new status: Pariah stateNew York Times: Sweden's Scandinavian neighbours have all closed their borders to Swedes.23 Jun 08:33 PM
WorldSweden 'surprisingly slow' getting to herd immunityThe Swedes chose not to implement a strict lockdown but have a high mortality rate.18 Jun 04:56 AM
WorldA tale of two cities: Was Sweden's strategy right all along?One coastal city has shown a remarkably different result to Stockholm.14 Jun 08:35 AM
WorldSweden's shock stat: Nation's worst day as virus infections soarSweden suffered its worst day for new virus cases, due to a long-delayed surge in testing.12 Jun 10:16 AM
New ZealandHow NZ's Covid-19 death rate stacks up versus the worldAustralia and NZ have the lowest Covid death rates in the OECD.04 Jun 03:50 AM
WorldScientist admits Sweden could have battled virus betterSwedish chief epidemiologist showed contrition as criticism mounted over country's method.03 Jun 11:02 AM
OpinionCovid 19: Has Sweden made a fatal mistake?Comment: New Zealand's 'go hard, go early' approach differs from Sweden. So who's right?27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialCovid 19 inquiry essential - but a global agreement is the easy partWhatever form the inquiry takes - and whenever it's done - the world must learn from this.22 May 05:00 PM
WorldLife after lockdown: Are Swedes breaking their own loose restrictions?Signs are emerging that Swedes are not following voluntary social distancing guidelines.21 May 05:29 PM
WorldSweden becomes country with highest coronavirus death rate per capitaSweden has 6.08 deaths per million inhabitants, higher than the UK, USA and Italy.20 May 06:19 PM
TravelTravel inspiration: Comedian Tom Sainsbury's dream destinationIt's a world of childhood fairytales, says the Snapchat Dude and star of Snort Live.20 May 12:00 AM
WorldUproar as Greta Thunberg added to Covid-19 panelCNN's decision to add teen activist to CNN's expert Covid panel has been blasted online.14 May 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: The truth about Sweden and its Covid-19 choicesThe real reasons behind Sweden's coronavirus strategy.11 May 02:14 AM
WorldSweden: What life is like in a country without lockdown lawsPeople explain life in a country with no lockdown laws.10 May 02:36 AM
WorldLockdowns delay inevitable; NZ faces years of quarantines, Swedish expert saysSweden's former top virus expert says lockdowns merely delay the inevitable.08 May 10:09 PM
WorldInside Sweden's unique, controversial approach to Covid-19When Covid-19 struck, this country did the opposite of all others. Did it work?03 May 07:00 AM
WorldGreta Thunberg donates $164k to UN children's Covid-19 fundGreta Thunberg has donated her prize money to help UNICEF fight Covid-19.30 Apr 09:27 PM
TravelDinner for one: Swedish restaurant's unusual seating plan a successSwedes have a very creative 'have-your-cake-and-eat-it' strategy of fighting the virus.28 Apr 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Life has to go on': How Sweden has faced the virus without a lockdownNew York Times: The country trusted people to voluntarily follow the protocols.28 Apr 07:54 PM
WorldAre we underestimating how many people have had Covid-19? Sweden thinks soCOMMENT: Authorities in Sweden claim the country is rapidly approaching herd immunity.24 Apr 02:27 AM
WorldSweden's schools and borders open in 'huge experiment' on Covid-19While most of the world is in lockdown to stop Covid 19, in Sweden, life goes unchanged.26 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandStranded in Dubai over Immigration NZ debacleThere are more than 23,000 New Zealanders registered on SafeTravel.21 Mar 02:00 AM
SportRobinson denied shot at title as World Cup season called offKiwi teen ski sensation Alice Robinson has had to settle for fifth overall.11 Mar 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhere Ikea is hunting for its first Auckland siteWill your neighbourhood be near the new store?28 Jan 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumSportIs Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.27 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldSweden drops Julian Assange rape investigationSwedish prosecutor says oral evidence against the Wikileaks founder has 'faded with time'.19 Nov 04:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJan Kristensson: Sweden leads the way to a cashless societyComment: What does a world without cash look like? Well, here it is.04 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldGreta's Nobel snub 'sad news for planet'Greta Thunberg's fans have vowed to continue fighting for action on climate change.11 Oct 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialGreta Thunberg: Going where adults fear to treadEditorial: In the global warming conversation, we say, thank goodness for Greta.09 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleKing strips five grandkids of royal statusThe five children will remain members of the royal family but they'll lose the titles.08 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandTrump ditches gun reform a day after quizzing Ardern about itJacinda Ardern had a busy morning in New York with several bilateral meetings24 Sep 05:29 PM
World'You have stolen my childhood': Greta Thunberg's scathing words to world leadersTeen activist makes impassioned speech as 66 countries pledge to do more.23 Sep 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGreta Thunberg on America: Too much air conditioning, not enough scienceNew York Times: Young climate activist had some blunt and biting remarks for America.19 Sep 03:15 AM
TravelSweden: Cultural spoils of StockholmDating from the 1200s and crammed with landmarks, Gamla Stan drips with history.14 Sep 03:24 AM