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
New Zealand'Mission impossible' - Helen Clark on leading her new global Covid groupFormer PM Helen Clark will lead a new World Health Organisation Covid-19 response panel.09 Jul 07:45 PM
WorldSouth Africa records 10,000 new casesGauteng province includes Johannesburg and the capital, Pretoria.08 Jul 08:50 PM
WorldBlack death: Plague case in Chinese cityAuthorities have stepped up precautions 24 hours after a case of bubonic plague.06 Jul 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialComment: Six months since Covid 19 coronavirus arrivedEditorial: Half a year ago, China warned the world about a troubling outbreak in Wuhan.30 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: 'If the system ain't broke, then why are so many people trying to fix it?'COMMENT: NZs quarantine system is holding strong, so why are politicians trying to fix it?28 Jun 09:03 PM
WorldNew Delhi healthcare system on brink of collapse as coronavirus cases surge'Mayhem' predicted in Indian capital as patients are being turned away from hospitals.28 Jun 06:22 PM
World'Total mistake': Sweden lashes out at WHO's coronavirus callThe WHO has listed Sweden among 11 countries seeing "accelerated transmission".26 Jun 07:40 PM
WorldGrim warning from World Health Organisation as cases near 10 millionDirector General said a shortage of oxygen concentrators was looming.25 Jun 03:06 AM
WorldTwo new cases every second: Huge world spike in Covid-19 infectionsThere have been more than 183,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.21 Jun 10:29 PM
WorldWHO warns pandemic is 'accelerating'The pandemic has entered a "new and dangerous phase" this week, WHO chief says.19 Jun 07:19 PM
World'Severe outbreak': Beijing closes schools, scrambles to contain Covid spreadOfficials ban people deemed high risk from Chinese capital after an additional 27 cases.16 Jun 07:37 PM
New ZealandWHO urges work on contact tracing systemThe WHO believes NZs tracing app still needs further development.10 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandFalse alarm makes 'hearts flutter': Possible Covid-19 case, retested negative'Of course that made a few hearts flutter," says Dr Ashley Bloomfield.09 Jun 02:28 AM
New ZealandTime to define Covid elimination, Kiwi scientists sayAs NZ's Covid-19 case count goes to zero, scientists renew calls to define elimination.08 Jun 05:10 AM
WorldCoronavirus began 'as an accident' in Chinese lab, ex spy boss saysFormer boss of British spy agency praises Australians for taking on China.06 Jun 06:35 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: WHO changes advice on wearing masks'Wear them' says World Health Organisation.06 Jun 06:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLaura Clarke: Summit will pursue a Covid 19 coronavirus vaccine for all the worldComment: 'We need to work together, at speed, on a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine.'04 Jun 04:54 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
WorldRecord high: India reports over 8000 new virus cases in one dayIndia has reported more than 8,000 new cases of the coronavirus in a single day.31 May 07:47 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: WHO tipped to back wearing masksProfessor Michael Baker says a WHO review of the use of masks will change policy.28 May 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Grieving family's questions join chorus over Covid-19Prime Minister's office vague on what inquiry will be held on Covid-19, or when.23 May 08:11 AM
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
WorldNorth Korea's brutal Covid-19 swipe at WHO criticsThe US has been critical of WHO and China over Covid-19. Now North Korea has taken a swipe21 May 10:07 PM
WorldBiggest number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in a single dayThere have been more worldwide infections in the past 24 hours than ever before.21 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandWhat needs to happen for NZ to move to level 1PM to set out how Cabinet will make decisions to further lift restrictions.18 May 09:18 PM
WorldRisk of Covid-19 spreading in schools is 'extremely low'Major study shows negligible transmission of Covid-19 among pupils and teachers.17 May 10:15 PM
WorldSecond hit - Warning of new wave of coronavirus in EuropeTop WHO official warns second spike could coincide with outbreaks of other diseases.14 May 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters' diplomacy like a bull in a China shopComment: Jacinda Ardern was forced to step in to repair Winston Peters' damage.12 May 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Stop making wrong statements': China slams NZ over Taiwan stanceThe comments come after Winston Peters spoke out in support of Taiwan.11 May 05:27 PM
WorldWHO denies claim that China sought to delay virus warningReport at a German news outlet says world lost four to six weeks in fighting the virus.10 May 06:00 PM
