WorldCovid-19: Indian variant may not be as dangerous as first thoughtAs cases in India decline, experts think it is less transmissible than first feared.19 May 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor India's medical workers, danger and 'heartbreaking decisions'New York Times: An untold number of medical personnel have died after Covid infections.18 May 08:22 PM
WorldIndia Covid-19 appeal: Total surges towards $500,000World Vision has so far raised an astonishing $462,500 to provide relief to India.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStaff member at NZ High Commission in India dies of CovidA long-serving staff member at the NZ High Commission in India has died of Covid-19.18 May 12:54 AM
WorldIndia struck by Cyclone TauktaeWest coast battered by most powerful storm in decades, killing 12 after evacuations.17 May 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA desperate India falls prey to Covid scammersNew York Times: Fake goods may be putting lives at risk.17 May 06:00 AM
TravelUK prepares to open travel and hospitality - but fast-spreading virus variant hoversTravellers in England are packing their bags, restaurants are opening but anxiety remains.16 May 07:38 PM
WorldLightning suspected of killing 18 elephants in IndiaLightning is believed to have killed a herd of 18 wild Asiatic elephants in India.15 May 05:16 AM
WorldEradication of Covid a 'false idol', former Australian medical officer warnsDr Nick Coatsworth has a stern warning for all Australians.15 May 01:09 AM
WorldIndian variant Q&A: How worrying is it? Do vaccines work against it?At least three mutated variants have birthed in India.14 May 08:45 PM
WorldNepal's army digs mass graves to bury thousands of unclaimed Covid victimsAs in Delhi and Mumbai, Kathmandu's residents are dying at home and outside hospitals.14 May 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs India's Covid crisis rages, its neighbours brace for the worstNew York Times: Nearby countries fear they will share India's fate.13 May 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionParmjeet Parmar: Government can help by repatriating residents from IndiaOpinion: India will need to pull together to beat this crisis, but NZ can do its part.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid desperation is spreading across IndiaNew York Times: Infections and deaths are rapidly advancing into rural areas.11 May 07:47 PM
WorldDead in the water: New horror as India is overwhelmed by Covid waveThe Ganges is no stranger to death, but recent acts have shocked officials into action.11 May 06:47 PM
New Zealand'Fear and panic' as India's Covid crisis escalates in rural areasOutside India's big cities, a grim sense of foreboding has taken hold.11 May 05:00 PM
WorldLethal black fungus emerges in Covid patients across IndiaHospitals report multiple daily cases of rare infection with a mortality rate of 50%.10 May 08:57 PM
WorldAustralian judge upholds ban on travellers from IndiaTemporary ban on returnees from Covid-ravaged country due to be lifted on Friday.10 May 06:18 PM
World'Situation worse than India': Nation 'staring into Covid abyss'The Covid-19 crisis is engulfing a mountainous nation of 30 million people.10 May 06:00 PM
WorldIndia vaccine crisis: Death toll rises at record paceDeath toll rises as vaccine crisis hits India; more than 4000 deaths reported today.09 May 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAt India's funeral pyres, Covid-19 sunders the rites of griefNew York Times: India's cremation grounds bear a painful routine of trauma.09 May 01:08 AM
WorldCovid-19: Pressure builds for nationwide lockdown in IndiaMedical experts, opposition leaders and even judges are calling for national restrictions.07 May 08:57 PM
WorldAustralian dies in India, but cause of death unclearAuthorities are investigating reports an Australian has died in India.07 May 09:08 AM
New ZealandKiwis stranded in India: 'It's our duty to bring them back'Indian Cricket Board helps NZ cricketers fly home; NGO calls for our Govt to help others.07 May 04:23 AM
New ZealandIndia Covid-19 appeal: Herald readers raise $200,000 for World VisionHerald readers give generously to help our neighbours in India.06 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandKiwis in India feeling stranded and hopelessNZers see little hope of escaping the Covid-ravaged country as cricketers fly out.06 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 appeal: Indian Kiwi mum - 'Every day people in my whānau are dying'Stories from the front line in India - and the opportunity for you to help.06 May 05:00 PM
SportNZ cricketers set to escape India in 'next 24 hours'New Zealand cricketers in Covid-19 ravaged India are preparing to get out of the country.05 May 09:05 PM
New ZealandIndia Covid-19 appeal: Doctor's plea for supplies - 'It makes me feel incredibly helpless to watch patients die'Dr Anjima Das says Covid patients can only get a bed when someone dies or is discharged.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIndia Covid appeal: '75 patients waiting for every hospital bed'Most people dying from Covid in India cannot even get into a hospital.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'We don't go out into the community now. If we do, we double mask'Tony and Jan Bellew are doing all they can to get out of India and back home to NZ.04 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandIndia Covid appeal: 'Crematoriums burning day and night. It's just so unimaginably bad'Esther Ghosh fought to save her brother's life.04 May 05:00 PM
World'This is not going to end soon': Expert's grim prediction for India'If everything goes very well, things will be horrible for the next several weeks.'04 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven NZ High Commission staff in India contract CovidAt least one seriously ill staffer has been treated at the compound.03 May 11:00 PM