Death toll nears six million as pandemic enters third year
Some analysts put the number of deaths much higher - at between 14 and 23.5 million.
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Apple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new variety
The apple-picking season has started early for some growers.
Solomon Islands: Emergency supplies arrive for families
Almost 100 businesses were destroyed during three days of political unrest in the capital.
Weather: Forecasters alert to storm off Solomons, could impact NZ next week
Holidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.
Tropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out
'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'
Solomon Islands face 'worsening' humanitarian crisis
Conflict has erupted in the Solomon Islands after riots sparked by poverty and hunger.
Solomon Islands seeks NZ help over riots
Unrest after 1000 people gathered in protest to demand the Prime Minister's resignation.
Solomon Islands: Bodies discovered in burnt out building
Most buildings in Honiara's Chinatown have been torched by rioters.
Solomon Islands riots: Torched buildings in Honiara's Chinatown still burn
Rioters are continuing to loot shops.
Australia sending troops, police to Solomon Islands amid unrest
Anti-government demonstrators defied lockdown orders and took to streets for a second day.
Buildings burned in looting after Solomon Islands protest
A police station, a Parliament building and several shops were set on fire.
Country set to vanish from the map
Its existence is already precarious — and the country could soon vanish completely.
Revealed: The Pacific Island nation banning Facebook
Government blames "abusive language" directed to politicians for shutting down Facebook.
Special report: How did NZ's 'hero' port worker get Covid-19?
He was NZ's 1530th reported case of Covid-19. He likely also saved us all a headache.
Second Covid-19 case confirmed in Solomon Islands
The nation now has two official cases of Covid 19 after a student tests positive.
Two die in Solomon Islands bomb blast
An Australian and a British citizen were conducting a survey on unexploded ordnance.
Seventy days in hotel lockdown: Kiwi man's Covid nightmare
He was on his way home to Vanuatu when he landed in Wellington. And there he stayed.
Covid-19: The countries without cases - still
As the world deals with the pandemic, a few have managed to escape it so far.
The lucky 19: The nations with no reported coronavirus cases
There are fewer countries reporting no cases as global infections approach one million.
Solomon Islands to close all schools
The Solomon Island have now closed all schools in a bid to stop Covid-19.
Four survive 32 days adrift in Pacific after living off coconuts and rainwater
Some eight others, including a baby perished in the month-long ordeal.
Flight check: Honiara to Giza on Solomon Airlines
This is really the only practical way to get to the Western Province.
Hōpara: Seeing the world in a completely different light
Elisabeth Easther talks to every day explorers about their best travel memories.
Prince Charles and Camilla touch down: What they're doing next
On Monday the royal couple will lay a wreath at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.
Prince Charles and Camilla arrive in NZ
The week-long tour of Aotearoa starts off in the City of Sails.
Royals on the way to NZ, leaving chaos behind
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive in New Zealand tomorrow.
Chinese lease of entire island is deemed illegal in Solomons
New York Times: Fears China was seeking to establish a military foothold in the region.
Audrey Young: Reading between the lines of Pacific paper
China is not mentioned in latest Defence paper, but it doesn't need to be.
Devastated sister desperately searching for brother's remains
She eventually made the trip to visit her brother's grave - but got the shock of her life.
Taiwan loses biggest Pacific ally as Solomon Islands embraces China
Solomon Islands Cabinet approved a resolution to recognise Beijing as the govt of China.
Boat dented by whale in sea encounter
The couple on the boat were wondering what else could be coming their way.
Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi's extraordinary life
New Zealand nurse has served 17 missions for Red Cross in world's worst spots.
'Too slow': Concerns over oil spill at Pacific World Heritage site
Eighty tonnes of oil has already leaked into the sea at the Solomon Islands site.
Travel bugs: The Roger Waters incident
Rock 'n' roll royalty and the Solomon Islands haven't traditionally gone hand-in-hand.