WorldDamning bat video contradicts WHO claimEarlier investigation said the idea that bats were held at the institute 'an error'.14 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandCall to reform coercive treatment for mentally unwellExperts say compulsory treatment orders are overused and need rolling back.13 Jun 05:49 PM
OpinionThe Covid-19 Wuhan lab leak theory highlights a glaring lackOPINION: What may or may not have happened in China is not the biggest problem.10 Jun 05:18 AM
OpinionTrue or not, the Wuhan lab leak story looks set to change the worldOpinion: The pandemic's long-term geopolitical ramifications are looking ominous.06 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldVictoria cluster hits 63: Three new cases as Melbourne faces longer restrictionsYesterday, the state government announced the lockdown would be extended another week.02 Jun 10:18 PM
WorldDark day in Fiji as Covid toll skyrockets - 35 new casesThe case count is now over 300.02 Jun 06:23 PM
WorldCovid-19 around the world: UK tackling Indian variant, France vaccinating all adultsFrance offers vaccine to all adults as UK tries to vaccinate 15,000 in a day at a stadium.31 May 06:13 PM
WorldCovid: WHO scientist dismisses 'unfounded' Wuhan lab leak claimsPeter Daszak has been accused of a conflict of interest over his links to the Wuhan lab.31 May 05:34 AM
WorldCovid-19 lab leak theory revisited in US intel investigationThe US president has ordered a new investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.26 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandWatch: Cochlear implants help 50yo man hear again - 'All my emotion just poured out'The Government has just revealed $28m of new funding towards adult cochlear implants.23 May 05:00 PM
WorldRocket from Gaza kills 2; Israel destroys 6-storey buildingPalestinians across the region call for a general strike 'to protest Israeli aggression'.18 May 06:09 PM
WorldCovid pandemic 'could have been avoided'A damning report into the global disaster has slammed countries across the world.12 May 05:19 PM
OpinionHelen Clark: Rapid action needed to stop this pandemic and avert the nextThe former PM is Co-Chair of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.12 May 10:00 AM
WorldCovid-19: Seven new community cases detected as Fiji prepares for worstFiji's Government has deployed a multi-agency response to face the Covid-19 outbreak.07 May 07:51 AM
WorldAlarm grows in Africa as it watches India's Covid crisisAfrican officials worry about delays in vaccine deliveries caused by India's crisis.30 Apr 02:46 AM
WorldGreta Thunberg calls out nations for hoarding vaccineClimate activist says 'unethical' high-income nations are vaccinating young and healthy.19 Apr 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldVirus origins remain unclear in WHO-China inquiryNew York Times: "We may never find the true origins," an expert said.29 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandMayor cancels screening of Covid vaccination video'Misinformation and conspiracy theories are circulating' - health expert.27 Mar 06:43 PM
WorldUS to hit 100 million vaccination goal this week - BidenThe White House has announced the US vaccine rollout is far ahead of schedule.19 Mar 01:43 AM
WorldAstraZeneca vaccine 'safe', British PM to get jab tomorrowEU agency says the benefits of using AstraZeneca outweigh the risks.18 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldAustralian senator calls for AstraZeneca vaccine suspensionMatt Canavan said the nation's vaccine rollout should be paused alongside much of Europe.16 Mar 06:23 AM
WorldConflict grows between US and allies over Covid-19 vaccine supplyThe US is stockpiling tens of millions of Covid-19 doses that could save lives overseas.12 Mar 09:17 PM
WorldA year on, WHO still struggling to manage pandemic responseThe UN agency is still struggling to keep on top of the evolving science of Covid-19.11 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWHO set to publish report into coronavirus origins"I know that many member states are eager to see the report," WHO chief says.06 Mar 12:11 AM
WorldWHO: China did 'little' to investigate origin of Covid-19Beijing said they were co-operating to trace source, new reports suggest otherwise.24 Feb 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Barnett: 'No recovery until everyone is safe'OPINION: Sixty per cent of the world's vaccine supply has gone to the world's wealthiest.22 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldAfrica reaches 100,000 known Covid-19 deaths as danger growsThe continent praised for its early response now struggles with a dangerous resurgence.19 Feb 08:59 AM
WorldUN vaccine plan for poor countries nears rolloutIt's nearly launch time for COVAX, the UN's programme to get vaccines to millions in need.15 Feb 08:56 PM
WorldVirus outbreak in Wuhan much wider than previously thought, WHO findsDiscovery explains how Covid-19 managed to spread so fast.15 Feb 06:14 AM
WorldNew coronavirus found in bats in ThailandResearchers find new virus is 91.55% identical to SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19.10 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandGreen MP under fire for heading to international Covid hotspotBarely weeks into his new job a Green Party MP flew to Mexico.09 Feb 08:37 PM
WorldNo link to bat, lab: Wuhan team's bombshell Covid announcementExperts revealed it is 'extremely unlikely' the virus came from a lab.09 Feb 04:50 PM
New ZealandBiden name-check in first major speech by Foreign Affairs MinisterBiden was the only world leader Mahuta mentioned by name in her first major speech04 Feb 05:19 AM
New ZealandSupply squeeze? What rules in Europe could mean for NZ's Covid vaccineNew EU controls on Covid vaccine exports could mean there are not as many doses for NZ.30 Jan 06:25 PM
