TravelTravel bans an 'attack global solidarity' says WHONot only are they not effective, WHO said travel bans heavily burden developing countries.03 Dec 12:22 AM
WorldOmicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thoughtOmicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.30 Nov 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Omicron is on the heads of world leadersOPINION: Our editorial on the responsibility for the Omicron variant.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUS to ban travel from South Africa - but do restrictions help?The Omicron variant in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions.26 Nov 08:45 PM
WorldExplainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.26 Nov 06:52 PM
WorldNew Covid strain Omicron spreads to Europe, US bans South Africa flightsIt may be more transmissible than the delta variant and render vaccines less effective.26 Nov 05:24 PM
WorldEU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over new variantEuropean Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread.26 Nov 10:24 AM
WorldAnother 700,000 deaths: WHO's grim Covid warning for EuropeWarning that Europe's fourth Covid wave could see a staggering rise in the death toll.23 Nov 08:37 PM
World'Exponential' rise: World's 'most vaxxed place' cracks downChristmas plans cancelled after "drastic" Covid surge, despite unbelievable vax rate.17 Nov 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAlan Bollard: Covid has hit global economy faster and deeper than GFCThe Apec CEO Summit has turned its attention to the economic recovery from Covid.11 Nov 04:45 AM
TravelWellington vs. Auckland: New study reveals which city is less stressfulFeeling stressed? The city you live in could be contributing.07 Nov 07:32 PM
World'Warning shot for the world': WHO makes horrifying Europe death predictionEurope is again becoming a cause of "grave concern" for virus experts.05 Nov 05:19 AM
WorldAs deaths rise, Russian doctors despair at low vaccine rateThe country has hovered near 1,000 reported deaths per day for weeks.19 Oct 08:57 PM
New ZealandKiwi still struggling 19 months after Covid damaged his heartLuke MacLean-McMahon can't do the sports and exercise he used to love.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfricans welcome new malaria vaccine. But is it a 'game changer'?New York Times: The arsenal of weapons to use against malaria just grew bigger.08 Oct 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA 'historical event': First malaria vaccine approved by WHONew York Times: Malaria kills about 500,000 people each year, about half of them children.06 Oct 06:59 PM
WorldWuhan and US scientists planned to create new coronavirusesGroup submitted proposals to mix genetic data of strains and grow new sequences.05 Oct 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHi, my name is Delta: When you have the same name as Covid-19's most destructive variantIt ain't easy to be named Delta in 2021 New Zealand.25 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldFDA advisers reject plan to give Pfizer booster shot to most AmericansThe panel said they need more data on the third shot.17 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 booster shots not needed now but may be in time - expertThe National Party has strongly insisted NZ needs to be ordering boosters now.25 Aug 08:50 PM
New ZealandWhy do the vaccinated have to lock down?The World Health Organisation has said the vaccinated should still wear a mask.17 Aug 06:14 PM
WorldCovid 'likely' came from Wuhan lab - WHO investigation headIt's a "likely hypothesis" that a Chinese scientist was infected in the field: WHO expert.12 Aug 10:55 PM
WorldFiji's Covid-19 cases remain high as Delta spreadsA toddler, a 21-year-old man, and an 18-year-old woman have all recently died.08 Aug 07:54 AM
New ZealandHepatitis C plan aims to eliminate virus by 2030The plan includes expansion of nurse-led clinics and mobile clinics.28 Jul 12:38 AM
OpinionRebecca Sta Maria: Urgent global cooperation neededOpinion: Apec leaders called an unprecedented crisis meeting to discuss Covid recovery.22 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandPM's push for stronger global vaccinations effortJacinda Ardern is pushing the case for a pandemic Treaty as countries deal with Covid-19.13 Jul 11:46 PM
WorldWHO: Third booster shot 'not needed'World Health Organisation appeals for the scarce shots to be shared with poor countries.12 Jul 06:58 PM
WorldGlobal death toll from Covid-19 reaches grim milestoneIt is widely believed the death toll is an undercount.08 Jul 02:56 AM
WorldFresh threat: Ultra-contagious mutant Covid strain emergesIt started in Peru, where it laid waste to the population. Now it's on the move.05 Jul 06:38 PM
LifestyleDoes poor sleep harm our health? Yes, but exercise helpsLet us explain what unhealthy sleep patterns include...30 Jun 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: The Government is playing whack-a-mole with CovidOPINION: The vaccine is key to moving forward - but this is a joke.30 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCovid-19 Delta variant quickly taking over the worldThe Delta variant threatens a new Covid-19 outbreak in NSW, and Australia is not alone.19 Jun 09:57 PM
LifestyleWHO to women: Stop drinking - for your babies' sakeWHO advised that women of 'child-bearing age' should be prevented from drinking alcohol.17 Jun 10:12 PM
