Covid-19 case found at Olympic Village in Tokyo
Organisers confirmed one person tested positive during a screening test.
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Fans banned from Tokyo Olympics after Covid-19 state of emergency
No spectators will be allowed in any indoor or outdoor venues.
Japan declares Covid emergency lasting through Olympics
The emergency declaration will be in place until August 22.
Rescuers look for missing people in giant Japanese mudslide
The mudslide ripped through a seaside resort town and killed at least three people.
At least 19 missing as mudslide west of Tokyo hits houses
Torrential rains have slammed parts of Japan starting earlier this week.
Tokyo says it is ready for Covid-19. What about earthquakes?
New York Times: Earthquakes are the other potential catastrophe at the Olympics.
An earthquake in Japan speaks to a sea wall in San Francisco
New York Times: NZ among countries facing dual threats of seismic activity and rising sea.
Covid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutation
Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.
Why are the Olympics still happening? These numbers explain it
New York Times: Wondering why the Games haven't been cancelled? It's all about numbers.
Tokyo Olympics will let 10,000 local fans at venues to watch Games events
Tokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when Games open in just over a month.
WWII mysteries: Ashes of executed Japanese PM located in new docs
Until recently, the location of Tojo's remains was one of the war's biggest mysteries.
Rich nations back deal to tax multinational companies
The G7 deal aims to deter global tax avoidance.
'We have been cornered': Olympics organiser reveals serious concerns
'We are damned if we do, and damned if we do not,' Japanese sports star says.
Why Japan hasn't cancelled the Tokyo Olympics - and what happens if it does
ANALYSIS: Yes, the games can still be cancelled. But the fallout would be staggering.
Japan extends Covid emergency 7 weeks out from Olympics
With infections still not slowing, Japan's PM extends Covid emergency for 20 days.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan mobilises military for mass Covid vaccinations
Aim is to inoculate up to 10k people per day in Tokyo and 5k per day in Osaka.
'Barbaric': Parents of Kelly Savage still fighting to end restraint practice
Family believe son's death four years ago was caused by the use of mechanical restraints.
'It's like hell': As the Olympics loom, Japan's health system is in turmoil
Just 2.5 hours from Tokyo, Covid patients are dying before they can get medical care.
Tokyo Olympics: Majority of Japanese want Games cancelled
Pressure to cancel the Games intensifies as the IOC wraps up its final planning sessions.
Tokyo Olympics: Torch relay pulled as Covid cases surge
Barely 10 weeks out from the Games' start date, the worrying signs keep coming.
A brief guide to every sport at the Olympics
New York Times: From archery to yachting, and everything in between.
A grudge match in Japan: One corner, two 7-Elevens
New York Times: Inside a war complete with threats, spies and videotape.
Covid-19 concerns see NZ Olympic doctors pull out of Tokyo games
A handful of health specialists pulled out of the NZ team but have since been replaced.
How can the Olympics protect 78,000 volunteers from the coronavirus?
New York Times: They're being offered little more than masks and hand sanitiser.
NZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our experts
View a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.
Tokyo under Covid emergency orders, 3 months before Olympics
Japan's third state of emergency includes shutdown orders across Tokyo.
'CHIMPO': Harry's new job title has X-rated meaning in Japan
The prince's new boss said he would be stepping into a 'meaningful and meaty role'.
'Run over by a bus': Dame Val's pandemic parenting challenge
Valerie Adams' young son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the middle of the pandemic.
Pātea Māori Club going strong as hit song becomes a classic
Dalvanius Prime and Poi E have set the Pātea Māori Club apart, members say.
Suez Canal blockage: Egypt seizes Ever Given, demand $1.2b compo
Suez authority wants payment for salvage work, stalled canal traffic and transit fees.
Japan plans to release radioactive Fukushima water into the sea
The water has been stored in tanks at the nuclear power plant since its 2011 meltdown.
Japan raises Covid alert level in Tokyo ahead of Olympics
Japan to raise Covid-19 alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures as cases surge.
Covid patient receives first lung transplant from living donors
The woman was on life support before her husband and son donated parts of their lungs.
Air routes bringing in the most Covid cases not flagged as 'high risk'
India-Dubai brings the majority of cases yet not deemed as high risk.