Entertainment'Culturally insensitive': Wiggles respond to backlash over songThe Wiggles' Anthony Field has publicly apologised for his song about Indian cuisine.23 Oct 06:04 PM
WorldForty million virus cases with no end in sightExperts say the milestone is just the tip of the iceberg with the actual total far higher.19 Oct 06:28 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat happens when Covid-19 meets toxic air? India is about to find outNew York Times: Doctors worry what air pollution spike will mean for coronavirus patients.16 Oct 05:00 AM
World'This time is different': Covid-19 cases skyrocket worldwideFrance, Russia, Nepal and a handful of US states are behind the massive spike in cases.11 Oct 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Rural surge' propels India toward more Covid-19 infections than USNew York Times: The virus is hitting areas where resources are scant.08 Oct 06:36 PM
World150 million people could join extreme poorA report from the World Bank states 'the world can rise to the occasion - or succumb'.07 Oct 11:08 PM
WorldWorld living in 'shadow of nuclear catastrophe', UN chief saysAntonio Guterres concerned at escalating dispute between Trump's administration and China.02 Oct 09:25 PM
PoliticsThe Covid-19 puzzle: Communal rubbish bin blamed for virus spreadScientists believe they have solved the mystery of the Christchurch returnees cases.01 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandCovid Air: The 10 infections on a single flight into New ZealandTen of the new cases were aboard a single flight from India, arriving on September 26.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUse Ōhakea airbase for quarantine: Expert's plea to ditch hotelsProfessor Nick Wilson is renewing his call for the Government to use Ōhakea Airbase.01 Oct 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldStudy of Covid-19 cases in India finds children do spread virusNew York Times: Study found kids of all ages became infected and spread the virus.30 Sep 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Covid-19 closes schools, the world's children go to workNew York Times: Former students are taking illegal and often dangerous jobs.27 Sep 09:41 PM
WorldGlobal Covid-19 cases top 30 million, tally showsThe worldwide count of known Covid-19 infections climbed past 30 million.18 Sep 09:23 AM
New ZealandStaff, students urged to get tested after 10yo tests positive; Robertson on GDPSeven new cases of the virus were announced, bringing the number of active cases to 77.17 Sep 05:00 PM
World5 million people infected, India's virus outbreak still soaringIndia is expected to become the pandemic's worst-hit country within weeks.16 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration staff overseas off work, on full payINZ said for security reasons 427 overseas staff couldn't work from home.14 Sep 12:18 AM
WorldIndia adds 96,000 virus cases, orders some retestsIndia edged closer to recording nearly 100,000 coronavirus cases in 24 hours.11 Sep 06:38 AM
WorldSpecial forces airdrop: Tensions mount between India and ChinaReports over 300 Chinese troops conducted a jump over the Tibetan Plateau.10 Sep 07:18 PM
WorldIndia has record spike of 95,000 new virus casesIndia has the second-highest caseload in the world behind the United States.10 Sep 07:33 AM
New ZealandCovid Air - the ill-fated flight that brought 17 cases to NZ; grim global tollA single flight to New Zealand has left 17 people sick with Covid over the past 10 days.07 Sep 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCoronavirus crisis shatters India's big dreamsNew York Times: India's ambitions to become a global power have been set back.07 Sep 05:00 AM
WorldIndia overtakes Brazil as world's second worst virus-hit countryIndia is now only behind the United States, which has more than 6 million cases.07 Sep 04:49 AM
WorldIndia's virus death toll soars to rival BrazilIndia added nearly 2 million coronavirus cases in August alone.04 Sep 09:32 AM
New ZealandOpium, cash, gold and cigarettes seized in Auckland drug raidsThree arrested over opium importation from India.04 Sep 01:53 AM
New ZealandDiwali celebrations scattered across city due to Covid threatTraditional gathering at Aotea Square will be changed to multiple locations over 3 weeks.02 Sep 10:56 PM
TravelAny more fares? 20,000km bus trip from Delhi to London launchesThere are roughly 1000 bus routes connecting to London, few start in New Delhi.02 Sep 08:40 PM
New ZealandPassengers who tested negative, test positive to virus on arrival in NZMandatory testing before entering NZ is not the answer to stopping infection - expert.01 Sep 10:47 PM
TravelWoman arrested for naked photoshoot on sacred bridgeLocal police say the offence was part of a promotional photoshoot for gemstones.30 Aug 09:54 PM
World'Worst single-day spike': India's grim record, as worldwide cases hit 25 million markIndia has the third-highest virus caseload after the United States and Brazil.30 Aug 05:53 AM
WorldHotel advertised bar as having 'Colonial Vibes'One twitter user said "Not everything is trendy. This is disgusting,"27 Aug 07:51 AM
New ZealandAround 70 deportations and 50 orders served since MarchOverstayer facing deportation says there are no flights for him to leave NZ.25 Aug 02:12 AM
WorldWhite House admits Kamala Harris is eligibleTrump twice refused to comment on claims the senator couldn't stand for VP.16 Aug 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: As pandemic settles in, more upheaval and challenges awaitFurther upheaval, regional tensions and increased nationalism could be on the way.11 Aug 05:00 PM