New Zealand'Vaccinator assistants' to fill 4500-hole in workforce'We wouldn't want them to be carte blanche open to everyone.'17 May 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA desperate India falls prey to Covid scammersNew York Times: Fake goods may be putting lives at risk.17 May 06:00 AM
VideoFocus: Government 'reset' of immigration settingsEconomic Development Minister Stuart Nash said the new border exceptions would allow more than 200 wealthy international investors to come to New Zealand over the next 12 months. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandQR scans still too low despite bubble, app gameKiwis still worryingly complacent about scanning QR codes, despite tweaks to tracer app.17 May 05:19 AM
BusinessFrom high to low: Record migration plunge on full year of border closureThe first full year of closed borders is reflected in the latest migration numbers17 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandCovid vaccine rollout falling seriously short in high-risk communities: doctors'I've also had issues when booking my own family members,' South Auckland GP says.17 May 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy is Covid killing so many young children in Brazil? Doctors are baffledNew York Times: Babies and small children are succumbing to the virus at a high rate.17 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandDebt collection for MIQ bills to start this weekAs at April 30, 291 invoices are overdue by more than 180 days.17 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandFive new Covid cases in MIQ; more wastewater tests under wayThe results from the new samples are expected to be available tomorrow evening.17 May 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat's hampering the effort to vaccinate the world against Covid?New York Times: The world is nowhere close to having enough Covid vaccines.16 May 11:41 PM
LifestyleThe volcanic rise of 'mum rage' and what we can do about itCOMMENT: Parenting's tough enough in normal times. In a pandemic, it's brutal.16 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandReview of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael BakerWe still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.16 May 11:06 PM
TravelUK prepares to open travel and hospitality - but fast-spreading virus variant hoversTravellers in England are packing their bags, restaurants are opening but anxiety remains.16 May 07:38 PM
InvestmentLand of the big, rich crowd: 220 wealthy foreigners to arrive in NZ for investment, new jobsUp to 220 individuals will be identified and invited to come into New Zealand.16 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Vaccination centre considers cutting hours to ease pressure on nursesMore vaccinators urgently needed to deal with the community turnout in south Auckland.16 May 05:58 PM
OpinionAndrew Bayly: What I would do if I was finance ministerCOMMENT: As borders begin to reopen, the time has come for an economic reset.16 May 05:00 PM
WorldTaiwan thought it had completely eradicated Covid. It's now in an outbreak crisisJust over 1000 cases in the last year, Taiwan has its worst Covid outbreak yet.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coming battle for skilled workers and investorsEDITORIAL: Our long-term problems are harder to sort out than vaccinations and reopening.16 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThe $1.5b question: Who's really doing the domestic chores in NZ?Report recommends a more even split of housework and childcare between couples.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBudget 2021: 'It's not a lolly scramble' - Deloitte CEOGetting back to business as usual is probably for the next Budget, Thomas Pippos says.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: What experts say on 'weak' positives in Wellington wastewaterExperts say latest 'weak' positives fit pattern of old infections picked up in wastewater.16 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandCovid: Wellington residents on alert after weak positive wastewater testsIt's likely the result is due to recovered cases continuing to shed the virus, MoH says.16 May 12:45 AM
LifestyleDr Zac Turner on why germs help boost the immune systemAnd his advice about the much-disputed "five-second rule" ...15 May 09:24 PM
New ZealandCovid crunch: Struggling souvenir retailer pleads for rental supportHe had 15 staffers, is down to two on pay cuts, and is using his savings to keep going.15 May 08:17 PM
WorldCovid: China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from NepalSeveral climbers have reported testing positive for Covid after returning from base camp.15 May 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi Covid experts facing daily abuseMost abuse subjects are women, which translates into highly gendered hate.15 May 04:46 AM
WorldEradication of Covid a 'false idol', former Australian medical officer warnsDr Nick Coatsworth has a stern warning for all Australians.15 May 01:09 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Next Covid update tomorrowAnyone in NZ who was at Melbourne places of interest must call Healthline for advice.15 May 12:45 AM
LifestyleLong-term 'blood abnormalities' even in mild Covid casesLong-term biochemical impacts discovered in more than half of those who get Covid.15 May 12:35 AM
WorldIndian variant Q&A: How worrying is it? Do vaccines work against it?At least three mutated variants have birthed in India.14 May 08:45 PM
WorldConfusion over new US mask guidelinesStates, businesses divided over guidance relaxing mask use as vaccine rollout progresses.14 May 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: PM honoured abroad, less so at homeOPINION: The PM has to convince business leaders New Zealand is on the right track.14 May 05:00 PM
WorldWhen will Covid-19 vaccines be widely available globally?Even with Covax help, many countries won't reach 60 per cent coverage until 2023 or later.14 May 04:08 AM
EntertainmentBill Maher taping cancelled after host's positive Covid testMaher, who is fully vaccinated, is "asymptomatic and feels fine".14 May 03:50 AM
