New ZealandWatch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assemblyEx PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.22 May 05:25 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 status change does not change too much, says Michael BakerHe emphasised the need for caution in easing our few remaining protections.07 May 08:29 AM
WorldNo longer an emergency: WHO changes status of Covid-19The World Health Organisation says Covid-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency.05 May 08:31 PM
TravelDeadly virus outbreak prompts travel warning for these three destinationsNo approved vaccines or antiviral treatments currently exist for the virus.05 Apr 09:49 PM
WorldScientists uncover new Covid origin clueExpert says the DNA findings are significant, even though they aren’t definitive.17 Mar 11:25 PM
WorldWorld Health Organisation fires Western Pacific director over racism allegationsWHO doctor allegedly said Covid spread in Pacific was due to 'inferior culture and race'.08 Mar 06:25 PM
WorldCovid conspiracy theories soar after report of originsEach attempt to look at where the virus started is swamped by misinformation.01 Mar 05:24 PM
WorldEbola-like virus kills nine in Equatorial GuineaA fresh outbreak of one of the world's deadliest diseases has infected hundreds.14 Feb 06:05 PM
WorldChina reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passedThe reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.14 Jan 11:38 PM
World2022 was the fifth or sixth warmest on recordWe should expect record-shattering hot years soon as the Earth heats up.12 Jan 08:27 PM
WorldWHO’s warning about new Covid ‘super-variant’Expert reveals the detail that will determine our true risk of sub-variant.07 Jan 09:47 PM
WorldSuper-mosquito ‘invasion’ could trigger malaria surgeThe arrival of the "Anopheles stephensi" in at least five African countries is a "threat".08 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldWHO declares new ‘imminent’ global threatWarning measles could cause global problems if immunisation programmes aren't bought back.24 Nov 08:32 PM
WorldWHO: Tuberculosis cases riseThe number of people infected with tuberculosis is on the rise.27 Oct 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSwarm of Covid sub-variants developing ‘qualities of concern’More than 300 Omicron off-shoots are circulating the globe.20 Oct 11:09 PM
TravelEminent African doctor alleges mistreatment at German airportThe head of the African CDC says he was mistreated, travelling to Frankfurt.16 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Ministry of Health 'has thrown the homophobes a bone''There is no evidence that monkeypox is an STD and the MOH needs to be clear about this.'07 Aug 09:31 PM
WorldUS declares monkeypox outbreak health emergencyMore than 6600 Americans have now been infected by the virus.04 Aug 07:59 PM
WorldHighest alert issued: WHO declares Monkeypox a 'public health emergency' of global concernWHO's big move after more than 16,000 cases detected globally.23 Jul 06:08 PM
WorldDeadly bat virus spreads to new nationTwo cases of the deadly bat-borne Marburg virus have been identified in a new country.18 Jul 06:38 PM
WorldFauci: Covid vaccines protect against hospitalisation, death; don't work 'overly well' at stopping infection'Being vaccinated and boosted ... I feel confident it made a major role in protecting me.'13 Jul 05:47 PM
WorldWHO's stark warning as Covid cases skyrocketNew mutations including most contagious yet are causing infection numbers to explode.08 Jul 01:45 AM
World'National incident' as feared disease returns to UKOnce common disease that can cause paralysis or death has made a shock comeback.22 Jun 06:38 PM
WorldMonkeypox spreads across the UKThere are now 470 cases of monkeypox spread around the UK.13 Jun 06:02 PM
WorldCovid origins unclear but lab leak theory needs study, WHO saysWHO recommends a deeper probe into whether a lab accident may be to blame.10 Jun 01:47 AM
World'Serious trouble': Viral video reveals embattled Nigeria falling apartA viral video has put the spotlight on the growing chaos engulfing Nigeria.09 Jun 06:15 PM
WorldAt 100 days, Russia-Ukraine war by the numbersThe war has brought the world a near-daily drumbeat of gut-wrenching scenes.03 Jun 08:54 AM
New ZealandMonkeypox probably spreading from sexual contacts, Minister saysMonkeypox could arrive but thankfully doesn't cause big outbreaks, Minister says.23 May 11:53 PM
WorldNation calls 3-week monkeypox quarantineBelgium has become the first country to announce a compulsory monkeypox quarantine.23 May 12:24 AM
WorldMonkeypox: Why we should be worried about global spread"This cat is already out of the bag ... but what sort of cat is it – a tabby or a tiger?"21 May 09:44 PM
WorldAfrican scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, USScientists say the spread of cases suggest it might be developing differently in the West.20 May 08:58 PM
World'Serious outbreak': Emergency WHO summit as monkeypox virus spreadsThe key concern is how the virus — usually concentrated in West Africa — may be spreading.20 May 07:24 PM
World'If you are sick, we often say you will die:' Fear grips citizens in North KoreaPeople with mild Covid symptoms urged to take willow leaf or honeysuckle tea.19 May 08:29 AM
WorldUS marks a million deaths, Biden says pandemic isn't overAmerica lowers flags to half-mast to note a sobering milestone.12 May 06:34 PM
