New Covid strain Omicron spreads to Europe, US bans South Africa flights
It may be more transmissible than the delta variant and render vaccines less effective.
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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.
EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over new variant
European Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread.
New mutant Covid strain reaches Israel
One scientific advisor in the UK termed it the 'worst-ever' super-mutant Covid variant.
'So many mutations': Feature of new variant worrying experts most
Emergence of a concerning new Covid variant in South Africa has many scientists worried.
Watch: 173 new cases, thousands isolating at home
Today's Covid-19 case news follows tawdry National Party turmoil and document dump.
Migrant dads split from families by border restrictions desperate to be reunited
Fathers are calling for the Government not to forget their plight.
Antarctica by private Jet: New luxury camp in polar interior
In a part of Antarctica explored by Nazi scientists, it could be a Villain's luxury lair.
Covid-19: Auckland woman feels deprived of 'basic human right' to be with husband
INZ says border restrictions are in place to protect NZ during the pandemic.
Oscar Pistorius sent distressing letter to victim's family in parole bid
Oscar Pistorius has written a "distressing" letter to Reeva Steenkamp's parents.
South Africa's last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies
FW de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace prize with Nelson Mandela.
Get on board the world's most luxurious train journeys
Relive the golden age of travel aboard one of the world's most luxurious train journeys.
Last resort: How scientists are trying to re-engineer vaccine after world left Africa behind
Only 0.7% of vaccines have gone to low-income countries so far.
'Poacher stomped to death' by elephant
Hunt for accomplices after man's remains found in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
Triple murder-accused mum 'still unwell', will plead not guilty
Mother was scheduled to appear in the High Court at Timaru today.
Woman charged with murdering three daughters in High Court again this morning
The South African woman charged with murdering her three daughters returns to High Court.
More assessments for mum accused of murdering three daughters in Timaru
Trial date set as accused's appearance in court today excused.
Woman charged with murdering her three daughters set to appear before High Court judge today
The woman charged after last month's Timaru triple homicide is set to appear in court.
No need for a passport: Journey to South Africa anytime you like
You can't easily board a plane right now but the Rainbow Nation's charms are accessible.
'People are giving up': Kiwis battling MIQ system to come home
Insights from Kiwis across the globe who are desperate to come home.
A father's forgiveness: Graham Dickason opens up to community about alleged murder of three daughters
Full statement from father whose three daughters were killed in Timaru last week.
'Angels ripped away': Father of dead girls will carry loss 'for rest of my life'
A vigil has been held in Timaru for three little girls allegedly murdered by their mother.
Triple tragedy: Vigil outside home where three young girls murdered
Community still reeling from crash that killed five teens rallies again.
'I am shattered': Family's ex-caregiver 'not coping' after three girls killed in Timaru
Caregiver distressed after family's new life abroad ends with deaths of three girls.
'They adored those children': Family, friends in South Africa 'in shock' over deaths
The couple reportedly struggled to conceive their children and "absolutely adored" them.
Help offered to get wider family of slain sisters into New Zealand
MIQ officials are working with police to help overseas family needing to travel here.
Timaru tragedy: Mum accused of murdering three young daughters appears in court
A 40-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murdering three children.
Timaru tragedy: Former nanny says they were 'awesome kids'
Parents "loved their kids like nobody's business", former nanny in South Africa says.
Family's move to NZ turns to tragedy after three children killed
Twin girls and their sister were found dead at their new home in Timaru on Thursday night.
Timaru tragedy: Woman charged over death of three children
The woman is set to appear in court this morning over the death of three young girls.
Sports teams, businesspeople and entertainers taking up half of MIQ spots
The Bangladesh, South Africa and Netherlands cricket teams are due to arrive this summer.
Life in limbo no more: South African family ditch Kiwi dream
Lower crime rates and more educational opportunities first attracted family to our shores.
Princess Charlene of Monaco hospitalised after collapsing in South Africa
The princess underwent an undisclosed operation last month.
Lockdown inspires award-winning art inititiave
"Who's capturing the story of Covid-19 and its impact? That's where the idea came from."