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
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
