PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why the lab leak theory mattersNew York Times: Debate about Covid's origins will have implications beyond media critique.30 May 08:56 PM
TravelDanes must get 'Covid Passport' before travelling abroadDenmark says citizens must sign up before leaving the country30 May 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Unlike anything we've ever seen': Pandemic fuels surge in US gun salesNew York Times: About a fifth who bought guns last year were first-time gun owners.30 May 08:31 PM
WorldSouth Africa returns to stricter lockdown as virus surgesCases in the past seven days were 31 per cent higher than the week before.30 May 08:08 PM
WorldStar of David 'not vaccinated' patches denouncedThe holocaust reference saw a US store owner widely criticised.30 May 07:28 PM
WorldBritish spies say Wuhan lab leak is 'feasible'Renewed calls for the World Health Organisation to investigate origins of the pandemic.30 May 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's time to step up scanning with the tracer appIt is easy to lapse into complacency in this coronavirus cocoon, but we can't afford to.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessApec 2021: Minister to push for end to vaccine trade barriersThis Saturday is the first big leaders meeting of Apec 2021, when trade ministers meet.30 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentNurse wins $32k compensation after Covid-19 redundancyThe nurse said redundancy had "totally ruined" her.30 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandBubble's outbreak risk to NZ still 'very low'Model finds transtasman bubble poses low risk of NZ outbreak, despite Melbourne flare-up.30 May 01:52 AM
WorldVictoria scrambles to trace Covid 'mystery case' at aged-care facility'The aged-care positive case is an extreme concern to us,' state health authorities say.30 May 01:25 AM
RetailPandemic fatigue: Covid wary customers demand good service againConsumers are tired of Covid excuses and are demanding good service again30 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: No new community cases, 89 arrivals from Melbourne yet to be foundThere are two cases of Covid-19 in Managed Isolation and none in the community.30 May 12:45 AM
WorldFears Melbourne lockdown will be extended after five new casesMajor supermarket, university and tourist sites join Melbourne's exposure list.30 May 12:22 AM
WorldCovid-19: Victoria records another five new casesThere are now a total of 49 active cases in the state.30 May 12:09 AM
WorldVietnam finds new virus variant, hybrid of India, UK strainsThe new variant could be responsible for the recent surge of Covid in the country.29 May 11:43 PM
LifestyleWhat's in a name? News anchor announces death of wrong William ShakespeareMixup involving "Taming of the Flu" man and famous author dubbed a "comedy of errors".29 May 11:00 PM
LifestyleMelbourne couple sell flowers after Covid cancels wedding - againMelbourne couple solve difficult situation after wedding cancelled for a second time.29 May 10:25 PM
WorldConcert tickets cost $18 if you're vaccinated, $1000 if you aren'tDiscounts and prizes are being used to entice people to get vaccinated in the US.29 May 10:13 PM
RoyalsDuchess of Cambridge 'hugely grateful' for first Covid vaccinePrince William also shared a photograph showing him being vaccinated earlier this month.29 May 06:44 PM
WorldEnticing coincidence: Inside Wuhan's Covid lab-leak origin theoryThe source of the Covid-19 pandemic is a tangle of speculation, lies and cover-up.29 May 06:30 PM
New ZealandFive new Melbourne cases of Covid-19 - Australian PM due to land in NZHundreds of Melbourne pubgoers forced to isolated after being exposed to the virus.29 May 05:00 PM
WorldJapan extends Covid emergency 7 weeks out from OlympicsWith infections still not slowing, Japan's PM extends Covid emergency for 20 days.29 May 05:12 AM
World500 Victorian pubgoers now in isolation amid Covid outbreakCustomers from five Melbourne pubs have entered isolation after being exposed to Covid.29 May 03:21 AM
Royals'Rather fun': Prince Charles reveals ambitious pub goalHis "rather fun" goal is something a lot of us would be quite happy to accomplish too.29 May 12:29 AM
WorldMelbourne Covid cluster rises to 35, hundreds of pubgoers forced into isolationFive new locally acquired cases reported overnight as expert warns of coming "uptick".28 May 11:26 PM
World'The dam has broken': UK, US jointly probe Covid Wuhan lab leak theoryEvidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.28 May 11:00 PM
WorldFiji records 46 new Covid cases, highest recorded in a dayFunerals have been super-spreader events in the island nation.28 May 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PMs' challenge to stop Melbourne outbreak ruining the bubbleOPINION: The Melbourne outbreak is the biggest test of the bubble so far - can it hold?28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig agenda for Ardern/Morrison talks in QueenstownThe two PMs have plenty to talk about, from Covid to climate change to China.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge waiting list': Expats fuel demand for private-school placesPrivate schools are shutting rolls amid "huge" waiting lists.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Battle-worn resignation': Inside Melbourne's latest lockdownFirst-hand account: NZ Herald reporter gets stuck in Melbourne lockdown visiting family.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPfizer vaccine can be stored at refrigerated temperatures for longerShelf life of the Pfizer vaccine extended from five to 31 days, making logistics easier.28 May 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ re-imagined: Changes after 'really hard to hear' feedbackKiwis have spoken - new Air NZ customer and revenue boss outlines some changes.28 May 05:32 AM
