Hong Kong reopens to non-residents on May 1
Hong Kong's government announced the end of a 2-year-old ban on visitors.
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The new route will fly 16,618km to avoid Russian airspace.
High death rate in Hong Kong shows importance of vaccinating the elderly
New York Times: Covid has surged in Asian countries that had once held the virus at bay.
Hong Kong's zero-Covid strategy falls into chaos and confusion
New York Times: The city's worsening outbreak has led to seesawing virus policies.
'Covid-zero' city now deadliest in the world
Hong Kong is struggling under the world's highest rate of deaths per capita from virus.
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Ready to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.
China locks down Shenzen and cuts access to Shanghai
City of 17.5 million people abutting Hong Kong shut down after more than 32,000 cases.
Empty stores and an exodus: Hong Kong's Covid crackdown stirs panic
New York Times: A surge in cases has alarmed many residents.
Death toll nears six million as pandemic enters third year
Some analysts put the number of deaths much higher - at between 14 and 23.5 million.
Epidemiologist says Auckland's Omicron cases may have peaked
Michael Baker says he is "cautiously optimistic".
Mortuaries and hospitals overflow as Hong Kong mulls lockdown
More than 90% of those who have died in the current wave were not fully vaccinated.
New Zealand lands on US 'high risk' travel list for omicron
New Zealand joins Bangladesh and India on America's "high risk" travel list.
Hong Kong sticks with zero-Covid policy - to frustration of residents
Hong Kong plans to test every one if its 7.5 million residents for Covid 19.
Hong Kong to test entire population - three times
Hong Kong reporting about 5000 new daily infections and has had 145 deaths.
Air NZ crew barred from Hong Kong after Dreamliner diversion
Crew confined to aircraft after Hong Kong authorities refused to process them.
Joy of NZ return turns to tears after family's 'priceless treasures' sold off
Workstore says it followed procedures regarding unpaid storage units.
Hong Kong residents hire private jets to take their pets out of isolated city
Financial Times: Owners paying up to $38,000 as Covid rules limit commercial services.
Hong Kong to kill 2000 animals after hamsters get Covid-19
Thousands of small animals have tested positive for Covid 19 at a pet store in Hong Kong.
15 'overrated' destinations travellers think you should avoid
Get your bucket list out, some destinations may not make the cut.
Thousands trapped on cruise ship by Hong Kong Covid crackdown
Thousands of passengers are trapped in a scene reminiscent of the early pandemic.
How democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021
'Once Hong Kong allowed open opposition and questioning of the government's core policies'
'Surge may be inevitable': Asia keeps Omicron managed as cases explode
Much of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.
Hong Kong police raid online news outlet, arrest 6
Hong Kong police were raiding the office of an online news outlet after six arrests.
China's nimble new satellite captures images 3 times faster than US version
The Beijing-3 equipped with artificial intelligence can grab high-resolution images.
'Something has shifted' in NZ's security and foreign policy for China, says analyst
New Zealand being part of a joint statement on China shows a 'hardening stance'.
High-strung host: Airbnb guest reveals crazy list of rules
Clear communicator or control freak? Viral Tiktok divides viewers.
NZ signs Hong Kong statement after Five Eyes fuss
ANALYSIS: Why New Zealand signed up to its first Five Eyes statement this year.
Hong Kong votes - but with only China loyalists approved
Only those truly loyal to Beijing are allowed to run for office due to a new law.
New study provides possible answer to what makes Omicron more infectious
New study has partially uncovered a major characteristic about Omicron previously unknown.
Passport Power: NZ's top 10 ranking in the world
Got one of these 10 passports? Then you're in luck according to a new study.
Live: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'
South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.
Market close: Spooked sharemarket has biggest fall in eight months
Investors were spooked by a new Covid variant that has spread from Africa to Hong Kong.
China's iron grip threatens Hong Kong's financial future
Hong Kong's status as a major financial hub is in jeopardy.