New ZealandSurreal scenes: NZ photographer describes family's failed bid to flee ItalyStrict lockdown in Italy forces Kiwi family back to apartment as they wait out Covid-19.25 Mar 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsOlympians have another year to prepare. It's a blessing and a curseNew York Times: Most athletes wanted a postponement, though even that has its challenges.24 Mar 07:58 PM
WorldMan who went to bar to spread virus diesMan accused of "terrorism" after he went to a bar to intentionally spread virus has died.18 Mar 11:21 PM
New ZealandComplacency kills: Lessons for NZ from the 1918 flu pandemicGeoffrey Rice is an expert on the 1918 flu, and says lessons learned then can help now.17 Mar 07:13 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Ministry survey hints at school closuresMinistry seeks answers in two days on coping with possible school closures.15 Mar 11:40 PM
SportEntire Japan rugby league suspended after Kiwi's reported arrestThe Japan Top League has taken a drastic measure.09 Mar 05:00 PM
SportKiwi rugby player arrested in Japan on suspicion of cocaine use: reportPolice reportedly saw him behaving in an unusual manner at 4.30am in central Tokyo.07 Mar 05:22 PM
WorldA toilet paper run is like a bank runShoppers around the world have caught toilet paper fever on the back of the coronavirus.06 Mar 07:52 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ mum's fear and loathing in quarantine'The doctor came out of the clinic, keeping a 1.5m distance while talking to us.'06 Mar 05:48 AM
World'Never been so sick in my whole life': Family share coronavirus experienceAustralian family tell of their frightening experience onboard the Diamond Princess.01 Mar 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We're in a Petri dish': How coronavirus ravaged a cruise shipNew York Times: The Diamond Princess turned into a floating epidemiological disaster.29 Feb 05:53 AM
WorldMistake that led to Diamond Princess coronavirus deathsExperts have slammed the cruise line's quarantine method on ship that Kiwis were on.29 Feb 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan shocks parents by moving to close all schools over coronavirusNew York Times: Prime Minister asked all the country's schools to close for a month.27 Feb 10:25 PM
WorldWorld's oldest man dies at 112: 'Secret to a long life is to keep on smiling'Chitetsu Watanabe sculpted bonsai trees, grew fruit and vegetables, and loved cream puffs.25 Feb 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelBest futon forward: Where to lay your head in JapanFrom traditional ryokans to ultimate luxury, Japan has a hotel experience for everyone.23 Feb 07:00 PM
WorldCoronavirus cases spike in Italy, South Korea declares 'red alert'Italian authorities are racing to seal off towns as coronavirus cases rise.23 Feb 05:24 PM
WorldCoronavirus: Two Diamond Princess passengers dieA man and woman have died, according to Japanese news media.20 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus evacuation: 12 passengers infected with the virus barred from emergency flightTwo of the passengers tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus and remain in Japan.20 Feb 01:41 AM
WorldCoronavirus: Virus expert ordered off Diamond Princess after criticism'The cruise ship was completely inadequate in terms of the infection control' he said.20 Feb 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan lets cruise passengers walk free. Is that safe?New York Times: Experts expressed alarm over protocols on the ship Kiwis were on.19 Feb 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCrazy mascots flooded Japan. Can this grouchy boar survive?New York Times: With few success stories, many colourful characters are being killed off.18 Feb 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldVideo chats and ordering in: Coronavirus quarantine with a smartphoneNew York Times: People are confined and afraid, but their virtual lives are uninterrupted.18 Feb 08:33 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Cases on Diamond Princess soar past 500The ship's two-week quarantine period ends today.18 Feb 06:58 PM
World'The next Wuhan': China warns nation not to repeat mistakesJapan has been labelled "the next Wuhan" by Chinese state media.18 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandSo you're a Kiwi stuck on a coronavirus ship. Why you face even more frustrationCruise passengers could be stopped from boarding commercial airliners.17 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 99 more cases on stricken cruise ship, Kiwis wait for rescueEleven Kiwis are still awaiting evacuation from the virus-riddled ship.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus cruise ship: 11 Kiwis still on Diamond Princess coming homeA total of 11 New Zealanders remain on the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship.16 Feb 08:12 PM
WorldCoronavirus: Another 70 cases of Covid-19 confirmed aboard Diamond Princess cruise shipNearly 10 per cent of those on board have been infected.16 Feb 02:12 AM
Cricket World CupFrom Whanganui club cricket to being named in ICC Under 19 World Cup teamCanadian allrounder named beside players likely to become ODI stars and IPL millionaires13 Feb 01:29 AM
WorldCoronavirus fears: Cruise ship to dock in Cambodia after four countries refused entryMS Westerdam turned away by the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan despite no ill passengers.12 Feb 09:06 PM
TravelKiwi comedian Eli Matthewson's life in travelAmsterdam is on his wish list, but Paris was a disappointment.10 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldLife for Kiwis on quarantined cruise ship: 'Very easy' to spread virusNew York Times: Kiwis on ship where there's concerns conditions are helping spread virus.10 Feb 06:43 PM
WorldCoronavirus cruise ship: Cases surge to 130, including two KiwisCoronavirus cases on quarantined cruise ship surge to 130.10 Feb 05:14 PM
WorldHoneymooner diagnosed with coronavirus without any symptomsAlan Steele's honeymoon has taken a turn, after learning he has contracted coronavirus.07 Feb 07:44 PM
