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South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.
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'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nears
There were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.
Country bans Christmas in bid to halt Covid
Festivities canned in desperate attempt to halt large outbreaks following holiday season.
Will an island in Indonesia become a new frontier in the space race?
New York Times: Govt wants to open a spaceport and lure SpaceX founder Elon Musk.
Happy returns: relive your favourite flavours from far-flung destinations
Auckland's takeaway options will transport you to foodie destinations around the world.
TikTok Travel: 10 most popular cities revealed
How many of these iconic destinations have you visited?
'People are giving up': Kiwis battling MIQ system to come home
Insights from Kiwis across the globe who are desperate to come home.
Indonesia's most wanted militant killed in jungle shootout
The Isis-linked group had claimed responsibility for killing police and Christians.
Bali back in business as Covid-19 cases fall, but backpackers not welcome
Indonesia reveals new plans for opening up Bali to "quality" international tourists.
Lockdown limbo: How a Kiwi family stuck in Indonesia stays strong
Their flights and MIQ were booked, then their son got Covid.
Poverty, disease, customs: Why so many Indonesian children die of Covid-19
New York Times: Disease kills far more children in developing countries than in rich ones.
'He died alone': Kiwi man with Covid dies in Indonesian jail
A Givealittle page has been set up to help with Harland-White's repatriation costs.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, ash blankets towns
Villagers on the slopes were advised to stay 5km away and watch for lava.
Covid-19: Tigers recovering after catching coronavirus
The animals became ill with shortness of breath, sneezing and a runny nose.
No longer 'hidden victims,' children dying as virus surges in Indonesia
New York Times: Hundreds have died from Covid-19 in recent weeks, many of them under 5.
Covid positive man disguises as wife to board plane
The man blew his cover after boarding a plane in his wife's niqab.
The pandemic has a new epicentre: Indonesia
New York Times: Suffering that ravaged places like India has reached Southeast Asia.
Indonesia reports 54,000 Covid-19 cases
Indonesia has become Asia's new virus hot spot surpassing India in daily cases.
Climate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coal
Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.
Bali sandbox: Indonesia blocks out unvaccinated tourists
Indonesia's 'no vax, no fly' policy has been met with mixed reactions on Bali.
Workers 'being held prisoner' in Taiwan's microchip factories
Workers banned from brushing teeth, told they will be left to die alone if they get Covid.
Bali to open borders in weeks, few will be able to travel
Indonesia has announced it will welcome international tourists back but few will be able.
Leadbeater: NZ sits by as 'Satan troops' move into West Papua
Opinion: Displaced are seeking shelter in the forest, in churches or neighbouring towns.
'Intimidation and threats' used to evict locals for New Bali project
Land grabs and abuses have been uncovered at the megatourism project.
Selfie on boat kills seven tourists in Indonesia
Police said the accident happened when all 20 passengers moved to one side of the boat.
Terrorist tag in West Papua could worsen racism - human rights group
Indonesia formally designates Papuan independence fighters as 'terrorists'.
Force of nature that sunk missing sub
Internal wave believed to have dragged submarine deep into Balinese waters.
Influencers face deportation over Bali 'Fake Mask' prank
The influencers were caught red handed and blue faced, violating Bali's mask laws.
Shunned by their Muslim brothers, but Ahmadis still feel it's 'a blessing' to be living in NZ
AUT researcher finds Ahmadi members face religious discrimination on two fronts in NZ.
Haunting video emerges of doomed submarine's crew
Indonesia's military confirmed yesterday that all 53 crew members had perished.
Indonesia says 53 crew of lost sub are dead, wreckage found
Underwater images confirm the submarine broke apart and is in at least three pieces.
Tragic discovery: 'Sub sunk' - items from missing submarine found
US plane joins hunt for Indonesian submarine after oxygen runs out for 53 crews on board.
Time running out for missing submarine
Hope is fading for the 53 crew members on board as rescuers continue searching.
Submarine disappears north of Bali with 53 on board
Indonesia's military chief said the navy has deployed scores of ships to search the area.