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India adds 96,000 virus cases, orders some retests
India edged closer to recording nearly 100,000 coronavirus cases in 24 hours.
Special forces airdrop: Tensions mount between India and China
Reports over 300 Chinese troops conducted a jump over the Tibetan Plateau.
India has record spike of 95,000 new virus cases
India has the second-highest caseload in the world behind the United States.
Covid Air - the ill-fated flight that brought 17 cases to NZ; grim global toll
A single flight to New Zealand has left 17 people sick with Covid over the past 10 days.
Coronavirus crisis shatters India's big dreams
New York Times: India's ambitions to become a global power have been set back.
India overtakes Brazil as world's second worst virus-hit country
India is now only behind the United States, which has more than 6 million cases.
India's virus death toll soars to rival Brazil
India added nearly 2 million coronavirus cases in August alone.
Opium, cash, gold and cigarettes seized in Auckland drug raids
Three arrested over opium importation from India.
Diwali celebrations scattered across city due to Covid threat
Traditional gathering at Aotea Square will be changed to multiple locations over 3 weeks.
Any more fares? 20,000km bus trip from Delhi to London launches
There are roughly 1000 bus routes connecting to London, few start in New Delhi.
Passengers who tested negative, test positive to virus on arrival in NZ
Mandatory testing before entering NZ is not the answer to stopping infection - expert.
Woman arrested for naked photoshoot on sacred bridge
Local police say the offence was part of a promotional photoshoot for gemstones.
'Worst single-day spike': India's grim record, as worldwide cases hit 25 million mark
India has the third-highest virus caseload after the United States and Brazil.
Hotel advertised bar as having 'Colonial Vibes'
One twitter user said "Not everything is trendy. This is disgusting,"
Around 70 deportations and 50 orders served since March
Overstayer facing deportation says there are no flights for him to leave NZ.
White House admits Kamala Harris is eligible
Trump twice refused to comment on claims the senator couldn't stand for VP.
Editorial: As pandemic settles in, more upheaval and challenges await
Further upheaval, regional tensions and increased nationalism could be on the way.
Seafarers face mental health crisis after months trapped at sea
Industry bodies warn supply chains could also be at risk because of overwork, exhaustion.
Plane 'swayed violently' before skidding off runway, splitting in two
Eighteen people were killed and more than 120 injured in the India plane crash.
India plane crash: At least 16 dead, 123 injured
The plane skidded off the runway and split in two while landing in heavy rain.
Melbourne under the strictest lockdown in the world
Revealed: How Melbourne's lockdown compares to the rest of the world as cases grow.
'I want my child back': Parents desperate to get their toddler home
A 17-month-old toddler of two NZ parents has been stuck in India for the past five months.
Disturbing scenes: Satellite images expose China's sinister plan
China promised to de-escalate the conflict on its most volatile border.
Stranded Kiwis in India desperate to come home
Despite demand for flights, limited quarantine means 400 NZers remain stranded in India.
Covid-19: Cities may never reach herd immunity
Why antibody studies may offer little more than a false sense of security in megacities.
Sandeep Singh: Lees-Galloway's removal was long overdue
COMMENT: New minister Kris Faafoi has a big task ahead of him.
'Tragic incident': Troop of monkeys kill family of five
Mother and four children killed, another left with head injuries.
Missing the world: When Kiwis can't fly
It's going to be a long time before we can roam the globe as freely as we would like.
Bollywood star tests positive for Covid-19
A star who shot to fame with her stunning looks has tested positive for Covid-19.
Covid-19: Florida smashes record for new cases
Sunshine state shatters the national record with more than 15,000 new cases.
'Out of control': WHO chief warns coronavirus cases are 'accelerating'
The US is approaching the grim milestone of almost one in every 100 people infected.
Covid: Groom dies two days after wedding, 100 guests infected
The wedding has become India's 'biggest Covid infection chain' infecting 100 guests.
NZ spies broke into embassies for CIA and MI6
NZ spy agency broke into Indian High Commission and the Iranian Embassy.