For Monisha Sharma, Diwali is a celebration with lights, candles, fireworks and family.

South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.

There were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.

Fathers are calling for the Government not to forget their plight.

A million Indians die each year because of air pollution-related diseases.

INZ says border restrictions are in place to protect NZ during the pandemic.

Almost 200 nations are poised to adopt a compromise on how to curb climate change.

'Our everything is in New Zealand.'

Relive the golden age of travel aboard one of the world's most luxurious train journeys.

Tripadvisor reveals the 10 countries where most fake paid reviews originate.

Underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta beat 50,000 other entries to claim the top award.

''It is an awesome opportunity for the families to celebrate Diwali in their own homes'.

Free access to the Pfizer vaccine is an immense privilege, one student says.

Visitors under the category will be exempt from Covid-19 border restrictions.

Carmen Greentree has revealed the traumatic aftermath of a terrifying ordeal.

The Auckland woman was among 31,000 people vying for 3800 MIQ spots yesterday.

Massey University professor under fire for research on Hindu nationalist groups.

Hindutva groups are attacking academic freedom in New Zealand, he says.

Police have vowed to take action against anyone who recorded or shared video of the girls.

Thousands get their vaccine in seaside Castlecliff. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nipah virus has an estimated fatality rate of between 40 per cent and 75 per cent.

A young girl was gang-raped and killed by a pack of four men, including a Hindu priest.

India's economy shrunk by 7.3 per cent in the last fiscal year.

Only way out of Covid is more widespread vaccination to control spread, say scientists.

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