'A momentous day': New York and California lift most virus restrictions
New York Times: The US states hit the hardest have now lifted virtually all restrictions.
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Mystery infection: New community Covid case in Sydney
A new Covid-19 case has been detected in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Distorted, bizarre food smells haunt Covid survivors
New York Times: Long after they've recovered, people find certain foods off-putting.
Melbourne restrictions to ease tomorrow despite growing Covid cluster
Victoria's capital is set for relative freedom from midnight Thursday, premier announces.
Kim Jong Un warns of 'tense' food situation, longer Covid lockdown
North Korea's food situation "is now getting tense", Kim says at major political summit.
'Pissed off': More Auckland vaccine rollout issues ahead of national system
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to reveal details about the national booking scheme.
Covid-19: Vaccinated nurse tests positive in Victoria
Vaccinated nurse is among three postie cases in VIC, yet to determine if fully vaccinated.
Focus Live: Over 891,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses administered
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says 891,702 vaccine doses had been administered and yesterday more than 21,000 doses had been administered
Covid-19 benefit-fraud investigations pause sees backlog
Staff were diverted to the wage subsidy with investigations to last at least another year.
Why Asia, the pandemic champion, remains miles away from the finish line
New York Times: Countries that led the world are now languishing in the race move on.
Covid: Record 116 new cases, one death confirmed in Fiji
Ninety-three of the new cases are linked to existing clusters, health boss says.
Many post-Covid patients experiencing new medical problems, study finds
New York Times: Almost one-quarter sought medical treatment for new conditions.
'Ridiculous' shortage of MIQ spaces for construction workers
"With Covid and shut borders, it's become much worse" - Andrew Moore, CMP
'Go eat a bat': How Covid sullied many NZers' views of Asia
But a majority believe ties with Asia are important.
UK lockdown: Time to 'ease off the accelerator'
Speaking at a press conference, Boris Johnson said the four-week delay would give the NHS "extra time" to deal with the rising transmission of the Delta variant and vaccinate more people. Video / UK Government
Worse than Covid: Labour shortages causing havoc for hospo sector
Labour shortages are said to be a bigger danger for business than Covid alert levels were.
Two new cases spark housing complex lockdown in Victoria
The infected men had links to communal areas in the complex, authorities say.
Fiji Covid outbreak: 89 new community cases; situation 'worse than Aus, NZ'
Pacific nation asks Australia for help as its coronavirus outbreak goes from bad to worse.
The Covid lab-leak theory is plausible because accidents happen. I should know
OPINION: It wouldn't be the first time an infectious pathogen was accidentally released.
No new Covid cases today, two patients remain in hospital
Two people with the virus remain in a stable condition at Middlemore Hospital.
MIQ staffing impacts rollout of new police recruits
Police said some regions would have to wait for new cops due to MIQ commitments.
Zero new locally acquired Covid-19 cases in Victoria
News is a promising sign that restrictions will be eased again this week.
All Auckland over-65s to receive Covid vaccine invite within a week
The vaccine rollout update was issued today.
Morgan Stanley chief talks tough on return to the office
Financial Times: 'If you can go into a restaurant... you can come into the office.'
Damning bat video contradicts WHO claim
Earlier investigation said the idea that bats were held at the institute 'an error'.
China's 'bat woman' at the centre of pandemic storm speaks out
New York Times: In rare interview, virologist said speculation about Wuhan lab baseless.
'Ease off the accelerator': Lockdown end in England delayed a month
British PM Boris Johnson said it is "sensible to wait just a little longer".
Novavax says large study finds its Covid shot about 90 per cent effective
Vaccine maker Novavax says its shot is highly effective against Covid-19.
'Disrespectful': Rest home Covid vaccination disparity revealed
The delay in Auckland's rollout was having a big impact on flu vaccinations.
'Everyone here is alone': How Covid tore a New Delhi neighbourhood apart
New York Times: How fear, neglect and Covid-19 tore apart a New Delhi neighbourhood.
Why are critical vaccine rollout questions not being answered?
ANALYSIS: Kiwis deserve better than a wait-and-see approach.
Transtasman bubble: Traveller numbers revealed
Kiwis are travelling, but the numbers are lower than expected.
One new Covid MIQ case, confusion over patient in hospital's ICU clarified
Ministry clarifies Covid patient was in ICU but is now out.
In China's latest outbreak, doctors say the infected get sicker, faster
New York Times: Doctors say the symptoms are different and more dangerous.