WorldChina faces Omicron test weeks ahead of Beijing OlympicsChina is battling multiple coronavirus outbreaks in half a dozen cities.13 Jan 08:07 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 vaccination for children: What you need to knowThe roll out of Pfizer's paediatric Covid vaccine for children is beginning on January 17.13 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid: Steady uptake of rapid antigen tests at local pharmaciesFree rapid antigen tests are available at selected pharmacies.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'No comment': Gayford and Ardern close ranks on 'rapid test' controversyClarke Gayford has gone quiet on further questions about getting RAT tests for mates.13 Jan 03:57 AM
TennisWorld Health Organisation's surprising take on Djokovic sagaThe fallout from the Novak Djokovic vaccination saga has reached the WHO.13 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandWellington region first in the country to surpass 90 per cent Māori vaccination milestoneCCDHB confirmed the 90 per cent threshold was due to be reached this afternoon.13 Jan 01:50 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 13th January WrapThere were 28 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Thursday. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / GettyWatch13 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandG.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreakAnyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.13 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandCovid Tracer App glitch delays exposure notification for someThe Ministry of Health said it was due to an 'intermittent technical issue'.13 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid 19: Yes, a raging pandemic can be quelled. Recent history shows howNew York Times: Lessons to be found in the progress made against the Aids epidemic.13 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandSix new Covid-19 cases in lower North Island, people urged to check locations of interestThe cases are under investigation to find out where they contracted the virus.13 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandLive: 28 new community cases; 13 in MIQOf the 34 people in hospital, two remain in ICU fighting the virus.13 Jan 12:25 AM
New ZealandOmicron warning: Contagious variant likely to emerge across Auckland within 2-3 weeksThe highly-transmissible variant is expected to escape through the border.13 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandPM tight-lipped over fiance's rapid Covid test controversyClarke Gayford has apologised for 'any issues or confusion'.13 Jan 12:08 AM
Lifestyle'Decidely less than average': Man's penis shrinks after CovidCovid hit him where it hurts - but there may be hope.12 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandFake vaccine exemption doctor Jonie Girouard fined $300The Ministry of Health has fined the doctor, who can no longer practise in New Zealand.12 Jan 11:06 PM
Entertainment'We've all been cheated': Covid forces Rod Stewart to cancel NZ concertsRod Stewart cancels Dunedin and Hawke's Bay shows - what ticketholders need to know.12 Jan 11:00 PM
TourismThousands set to miss out as Aucklanders leap at Govt's 100,000 vouchersKayaking, adventure, pools, Snowplanet, bungy jumps, skydiving, wine tours are available.12 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldAustralia hits new daily record for Omicron cases as outbreaks growMultiple outbreaks continue to drive up hospitalisation rates and death tolls.12 Jan 10:09 PM
WorldAustralia now one of the countries worst-hit by Covid in the worldAustralia has shifted away from a virus-free haven to one of the hardest hit in the world.12 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandOmicron now part of everyday life, Kiwis overseas sayCases of the highly-infectious Omicron variant are steadily growing around the globe.12 Jan 09:43 PM
TravelWoman trapped on blind date for days by citywide lockdownStuck on an awkward first date with no way to escape?12 Jan 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe army of millions who enforce China's zero-Covid policy, at all costsNew York Times: China's zero Covid policy has a dedicated following.12 Jan 07:56 PM
WorldExplainer: When am I contagious if infected with Omicron?People can become contagious within a day of infection of Omicron, according to reports.12 Jan 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan you get the flu and Covid at the same time?New York Times: Yes, you can get "flurona." But it's probably not as bad as it sounds.12 Jan 06:48 PM
TravelChina cancels US flights after passengers test positive for Covid-19China dishes out cancellations after US flights deliver Covid-19 positive passengers.12 Jan 06:48 PM
WorldFears over alarming and 'risky' Covid-19 TikTok trendReports of a dangerous TikTok trend have been branded a 'risky' move by health experts.12 Jan 05:52 PM
WorldBoris Johnson apologises for lockdown partyPM forced to address 'Partygate' scandal - although doesn't admit breaking the rules.12 Jan 05:28 PM
New ZealandClarke Gayford sorry for 'confusion' after claim he tried to get mate rapid testGayford accused of trying to subvert health rules for his mates after Omicron scare.12 Jan 04:31 PM
New ZealandOmicron: NZ 'pushing its luck' with record border casesNZ just recorded its highest border case count - and experts fear an outbreak is imminent.12 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWhy half of people in NSW intensive care are vaccinatedThe high number may appear concerning but it actually shows the jab is working.12 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFrom near Covid-free utopia to disasterOmicron sweeps across Australia despite high vaccination rate and strict border policies.12 Jan 08:31 AM
New ZealandNew locations of interest - two Coromandel bars and one Auckland nightclubAn Auckland bar has been revealed as one of the latest 'high-risk' locations of interest.12 Jan 05:46 AM
WorldOmicron wave prompts US media to rethink which data to reportFor two years, case counts and hospitalisations have been widely used pandemic barometers.12 Jan 05:34 AM
