WorldAnother million may die: Why grim milestone could be the start of deadly new phaseWill a second wave be deadlier than the first, or will a vaccine soon stem the tide?29 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldNew study: How kids are wired to fight CovidMuch more active immune system in young attacks foreign pathogens more aggressively.27 Sep 05:54 PM
WorldOff to the races: The sinister theory promoted by Donald TrumpA theory with a murderous history has been given fresh voice by the sitting US president.23 Sep 11:16 PM
WorldNo cops charged for death of Breonna TaylorProtests have begun in the wake of the decision not to charge the officers.23 Sep 07:50 PM
Travel'Prepare for the worst': Cruise horror leaves baby triple amputeeIt was meant to be a dream holiday, only to end with their 9-month baby minutes from death23 Sep 07:05 PM
WorldTrump lashes China for 'unleashing' the Covid-19 plagueUS President demands the country is held "accountable for their actions".23 Sep 12:48 AM
WorldTrump, Biden fight to define campaign's most pressing issuesTrump and Biden have fought to define the lens through which voters view the 2020 contest.22 Sep 11:20 PM
World'Clash of civilisations': Trump and Xi face off at UNXi Jinping warned that "major countries should act like major countries" in jab at Trump.22 Sep 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAlien Weaponry release concert video for Māori Language WeekWaipū-based internationally-successful band release concert video for Māori Language Week.17 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldSudden death of thousands of migratory birds linked to wildfires and extreme weatherSongbirds including flycatchers, warblers and swallows have been found dazed.17 Sep 10:06 PM
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
WorldOrange skies expose California's darknessToxic conditions caused by rampant wildfires add to Covid woe for San Franciscans.12 Sep 12:18 AM
WorldUS police shoot 13yo autistic boy after mum's call for helpA US mum called cops when her autistic son was having an episode. He was lucky to survive.08 Sep 05:45 PM
World'Mighty mice stay ripped in spaceThey held onto their muscle during a month-long stay at the International Space Station.07 Sep 08:52 PM
World'Let's live life a little:' Holiday stirs fear of infection spikeMany parades were called off, and masks were usually required at the few that went on.07 Sep 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSuperyachts on the Med: Pandemic no barrier for super-wealthy Kiwi travellers'Bugger it, we're still going to have summer in Europe', one super-wealthy Kiwi said.06 Sep 05:27 PM
WorldTrump tours protest damage in KenoshaThe city has been riven by protests since the August 23 shooting of Jacob Blake.01 Sep 07:18 PM
WorldComment: Trump finally figures out his core election strategyPresident Trump has finally settled on one. It can be summed up in three words.27 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldGone too far: How the US missed a 'crucial opportunity' to contain CovidCovid may have infected more than 100,000 by the time an emergency was declared in March.24 Aug 11:39 PM
WorldPolice shooting lays bare Wisconsin's deep partisan divideThere have been divergent reactions to the shooting by Kenosha police of Jacob Blake24 Aug 10:32 PM
WorldStorm Laura kills 11, set to hit US as hurricanePeople in the path of the weather are evacuating to shelters.24 Aug 09:49 PM
WorldFatal shot: Man arrested then injected with drugs by police diesKetamine injected as a sedative during arrests in the US draws new scrutiny.23 Aug 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnalysis: Democrats highlight Biden's unvarnished approach in big weekBiden has presented himself as the socially-distanced president-in-waiting.23 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldBurning up: Earth hits its highest-ever temperatureIf verified, it will be the hottest temperature in Death Valley since July 1913.17 Aug 07:34 PM
WorldTrump dodges question on QAnon conspiracy theoryA reporter asked the president about the theory at a White House briefing.15 Aug 07:16 PM
WorldExperimental Covid vaccine put to its biggest testAbout 30,000 volunteers will receive shots. It will be months before results trickle in.25 Jul 10:47 AM
WorldChinese researcher in custody in USA Chinese researcher has been accused of hiding her ties to the millitary in the US.25 Jul 01:08 AM
WorldUS: Chinese hackers tried to steal virus researchThe indictment includes charges of trade secret theft and wire fraud conspiracy.21 Jul 07:33 PM
WorldRemembering John Lewis, rights icon and 'American hero'john Lewis, 80, was last survivor of the US Big Six civil rights activists.18 Jul 11:26 PM
World'She's everything to us': Dog makes 80km journey to her old homeCleo's owners couldn't believe the dog had turned up at their old home.18 Jul 07:24 PM
World'Are you kidding me?': Fury over Trump photoA strange photo of Trump sitting behind his desk in the Oval Office has sparked anger.16 Jul 07:28 AM
WorldDemocrats set sights on Texas"This virus is tough, but Texas is tougher," the Democrat says in the ad.15 Jul 12:03 AM
WorldMask fight results in stabbing, shootingThe stabbing victim was in stable condition at a hospital.14 Jul 11:32 PM
WorldFirst Covid-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final key stepA Covid-19 vaccine test has shown promising results in the US.14 Jul 11:03 PM