WorldGlobal Covid cases reach new daily recordA total of 350,766 infections were reported to the World Health Organisation on Friday.09 Oct 07:26 PM
New ZealandTuberculosis found in Waikato's Spring Hill prisonThe prisoner arrived into prison on August 31, during Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions.06 Oct 02:23 AM
KahuMeet the candidates: Billy Te Kahika, Advance NZ - Te Tai TokerauSafely open up borders and remove red tape from small and medium businesses.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid Air: The 10 infections on a single flight into New ZealandTen of the new cases were aboard a single flight from India, arriving on September 26.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldAnother million may die: Why grim milestone could be the start of deadly new phaseWill a second wave be deadlier than the first, or will a vaccine soon stem the tide?29 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldWHO issues frightening virus warningCoronavirus infections are soaring across Europe and the US — and WHO has a warning.25 Sep 11:41 PM
WorldPutin offers Sputnik-V vaccine to UNInoculation offered free to any United Nations workers who want it.22 Sep 06:57 PM
WorldRevealed: Mystery illness that stopped Covid vaccine trialTrials of the promising vaccine were halted after a participant fell ill last week.16 Sep 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial interview: Covid like the 'Cold War' - Bloomfield on masks, vaccineDr Ashley Bloomfield on life at level 1 this time and when the pandemic will end.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHuge setback for Australia's vaccine hopesThere has been a suspected serious adverse reaction in an AstraZeneca trial participant.08 Sep 11:26 PM
New Zealand'They learned lessons': WHO praises NZ for Covid responseWHO says: "It's vital that we all learn the lessons this pandemic is teaching us."07 Sep 08:28 PM
New ZealandCollege-branded mask now part of school's uniformMore school students are wearing masks despite official advice that they're not needed.02 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandPrimary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students backMāngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.31 Aug 07:55 PM
WorldWHO skips key site on virus investigation trip to ChinaTeam spent past three weeks in China laying groundwork for full international mission.28 Aug 07:57 PM
New ZealandPM unveils hundreds of millions for NZ access to Covid vaccineJacinda Ardern is updating the Government's Covid-19 vaccine strategy this morning26 Aug 10:49 PM
World'Two different versions of same coronavirus': More reinfection cases emergePatients in the Netherlands and in Belgium were also confirmed to have been reinfected.25 Aug 10:34 PM
WorldCovid 19: WHO issues warning on plasmaHealth agency warns of 'low quality evidence' for using plasma from virus survivors.24 Aug 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Put Covid cool store, food safety messages on ice"No evidence that food or the food chain is participating in transmission of this virus."20 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldWHO outlines 20% to get vaccine firstHighest risk people singled out for first doses once vaccines become available.18 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleDoctors warn of new coronavirus symptomAs researchers work to find out more about Covid-19, they are uncovering more symptoms.09 Aug 09:43 PM
New ZealandBloomfield may advise masks at level 2Bloomfield advises Kiwis to stock up on masks in case they're needed.05 Aug 12:30 AM
World'Back with a vengeance': Cautionary tale for NZ in Aussie Covid crisisAustralia was also once heralded for its early response in containing Covid-19.01 Aug 07:27 PM
WorldCoronavirus pandemic reaches grim new daily recordThe pandemic has reached a new milestone worldwide, and continues to break records.01 Aug 12:05 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyComment | Global praise is hollow without open bordersComment:Yes, we are among a fortunate few nations but where's the plan from here?28 Jul 06:46 PM
WorldStartling numbers: World virus tally tops ominous new recordWorld hits a grim new high, see where the pandemic is spreading and where is worst hit.26 Jul 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew cord bank in NZ: Ground-breaking or waste of money?New cord bank promises to help safeguard children against 100 diseases.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo new Covid cases; Bloomfield reveals new rugby nicknameIt has been 83 days since the last community transmission case.23 Jul 01:18 AM
WorldVirus rebounds around the world, deaths top 600,000The World Health Organisation has reported its highest one-day tally yet.19 Jul 06:40 PM
WorldGlobal virus numbers show normal life still far awayThe WHO reported a single-day record of new infections with 259,848.19 Jul 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWHO struggles to prove itself in the face of Covid-19Financial Times: Trump's rejection highlights problems over politics, science and funding.13 Jul 07:00 AM
WorldCovid-19 survives in the air for more than an hourVirus can remain viable even in tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere.12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe unknowns behind a Covid-19 vaccine: 'It's an unwritten book'It's still not known if antibodies from Covid-19 would stay or go after recovery.11 Jul 07:41 AM
World'Out of control': WHO chief warns coronavirus cases are 'accelerating'The US is approaching the grim milestone of almost one in every 100 people infected.10 Jul 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCoronavirus can float in indoor air, WHO concedesNew York Times: People who spend long times in poorly ventilated areas may be at risk.09 Jul 07:48 PM
