WorldSunak marks 100 days as UK PM as problems mountLeader who calmed financial markets after Liz Truss’ disastrous tenure faces many issues.02 Feb 06:20 PM
KahuHow racism was identified in initial media reporting of Covid in AotearoaMedia reports during the Covid pandemic targeted poor and vulnerable communities.02 Feb 05:05 PM
PoliticsCovid-19 Royal Commission: When public will be informed on inquiryThe inquiry officially begins on Wednesday this week.31 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUS President Biden to end Covid emergencies as 'hundreds of people a day are still dying'More than 1.1 million people in the US have died from Covid-19 since 2020.31 Jan 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It all came crashing down': Long Covid turns fit adventurer into bedridden patientRose was a thriving, adventurous 38-year-old - long Covid has turned her life upside down.28 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandChild vaccination programme crisis: Providers stuck in ‘catch-up’ phase - expertNZ's child immunisation rates hit record lows last year.26 Jan 03:54 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: NZ’s ‘variant soup’ keeps getting messierESR data shows our 'variant soup' is more complex than ever.23 Jan 10:01 PM
WorldLike the flu shot: US looking at annual Covid jabBooster shots have become a hard sell, with only 16 per cent taking up latest vaccine.23 Jan 09:36 PM
New ZealandRobertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new jobHe was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.21 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungOpinion: Why Hipkins is better prepared than Ardern to be PMOPINION: The incoming PM has the ability to function well without filters.21 Jan 12:05 AM
PoliticsWho is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.20 Jan 11:07 PM
OpinionPolitical Roundup: The triumph and tragedy of Jacinda ArdernOPINION: Jacinda Ardern was a political superstar heading towards an election defeat.20 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandStephen Colbert offers to be Jacinda Ardern’s flower girlTalk show host also laments Ardern won't be around to pick him up from Auckland Airport.20 Jan 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo drugs, no alcohol: 5000 Christians (and Steve Braunias) prepare for music festivalSteve Braunias meets those planning a Christian music festival at Karapiro.20 Jan 05:41 PM
WorldChina blasts foreign coverage of its Covid-19 shiftFinger-pointing follows the abrupt end of China’s strict “zero-Covid” policy.20 Jan 05:41 AM
TravelUS government fights for right to mandate masks for travellersThe appeal follows the EU's recommendation that travellers mask up again.19 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandRisk of debilitating illness from long Covid could grow - Michael BakerMany people have a post-Covid syndrome that resembles ME and chronic fatigue, says expert.16 Jan 11:43 PM
WorldChina reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passedThe reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.14 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSteven Joyce: The job of the Covid inquiryWe are still living with the impact of the decisions made during the pandemic.13 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelTourists could get paid out for trips ruined by COVID measuresAlmost three years later, tourists could receive a refund for their package tour.12 Jan 06:42 PM
New ZealandNZ company begins trial for combined Covid-19 and flu vaccine - 1600 volunteering'Probably they can be given together but we don’t know the optimum doses.'10 Jan 11:29 PM
CrimeWoman who twice escaped from MIQ hotel given discharge without convictionThe October 2020 incidents prompted a statement from the head of MIQ.10 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: ‘Novel features’ of Kraken cause for concernNew subvariant has potential to create a new wave of Covid-19 cases.09 Jan 11:10 PM
TravelCovid Chaos: Thailand resumes then drops Covid entry requirementsWithin 72 hours, Thailand restarted then dropped their vaccination entry requirement.09 Jan 09:55 PM
New Zealand21,685 new Covid cases in the past week, 53 deaths, 422 people in hospitalA total of 422 people in hospital, including nine in ICU.09 Jan 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Prince Harry’s Afghan killing revelation 'makes no sense'OPINION: Letters on New Zealand's detractors, the port and Covid cases.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWHO’s warning about new Covid ‘super-variant’Expert reveals the detail that will determine our true risk of sub-variant.07 Jan 09:47 PM
WorldChina suspends social media accounts of Covid policy criticsIt comes as country rolls back harsh anti-virus restrictions, leading to surge in cases.07 Jan 05:56 PM
WorldUK PM calls crisis meeting over struggling health systemCovid, winter flu season, staff shortages, strikes add up to long waits for patients.07 Jan 05:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: A few more Covid cases arriving from China will not matter muchTourism and economic development post-pandemic good reasons to encourage travel.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMost transmissible yet: New ‘Kraken’ Covid variant arrives in AustraliaNew variant 'more active, young and able to get around'.06 Jan 04:31 AM
WorldCelebrity deaths trigger questions over China’s Covid death toll cover-upOfficial figures increasingly contradict what people are witnessing.06 Jan 02:34 AM
WorldBeds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continuesThe crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.05 Jan 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Minimal public health risk to NZ': No Covid restrictions on travellers from China - GovtVoluntary Covid test, wastewater testing announced as virus runs rampant in China.04 Jan 02:37 AM
