Sweden has become the world's Covid cautionary tale
New York Times: The supposed choice between lives and paycheques is a false one.
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'Total mistake': Sweden lashes out at WHO's coronavirus call
The WHO has listed Sweden among 11 countries seeing "accelerated transmission".
'World went crazy' not following Sweden, says health expert
A Swedish expert says the world is "crazy" not to follow the country's coronavirus model.
Sweden tries out a new status: Pariah state
New York Times: Sweden's Scandinavian neighbours have all closed their borders to Swedes.
Sweden 'surprisingly slow' getting to herd immunity
The Swedes chose not to implement a strict lockdown but have a high mortality rate.
A tale of two cities: Was Sweden's strategy right all along?
One coastal city has shown a remarkably different result to Stockholm.
Sweden's shock stat: Nation's worst day as virus infections soar
Sweden suffered its worst day for new virus cases, due to a long-delayed surge in testing.
How NZ's Covid-19 death rate stacks up versus the world
Australia and NZ have the lowest Covid death rates in the OECD.
Scientist admits Sweden could have battled virus better
Swedish chief epidemiologist showed contrition as criticism mounted over country's method.
Covid 19: Has Sweden made a fatal mistake?
Comment: New Zealand's 'go hard, go early' approach differs from Sweden. So who's right?
Covid 19 inquiry essential - but a global agreement is the easy part
Whatever form the inquiry takes - and whenever it's done - the world must learn from this.
Life after lockdown: Are Swedes breaking their own loose restrictions?
Signs are emerging that Swedes are not following voluntary social distancing guidelines.
Sweden becomes country with highest coronavirus death rate per capita
Sweden has 6.08 deaths per million inhabitants, higher than the UK, USA and Italy.
Travel inspiration: Comedian Tom Sainsbury's dream destination
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Uproar as Greta Thunberg added to Covid-19 panel
CNN's decision to add teen activist to CNN's expert Covid panel has been blasted online.
Comment: The truth about Sweden and its Covid-19 choices
The real reasons behind Sweden's coronavirus strategy.
Sweden: What life is like in a country without lockdown laws
People explain life in a country with no lockdown laws.
Lockdowns delay inevitable; NZ faces years of quarantines, Swedish expert says
Sweden's former top virus expert says lockdowns merely delay the inevitable.
Inside Sweden's unique, controversial approach to Covid-19
When Covid-19 struck, this country did the opposite of all others. Did it work?
Greta Thunberg donates $164k to UN children's Covid-19 fund
Greta Thunberg has donated her prize money to help UNICEF fight Covid-19.
Dinner for one: Swedish restaurant's unusual seating plan a success
Swedes have a very creative 'have-your-cake-and-eat-it' strategy of fighting the virus.
'Life has to go on': How Sweden has faced the virus without a lockdown
New York Times: The country trusted people to voluntarily follow the protocols.
Are we underestimating how many people have had Covid-19? Sweden thinks so
COMMENT: Authorities in Sweden claim the country is rapidly approaching herd immunity.
Sweden's schools and borders open in 'huge experiment' on Covid-19
While most of the world is in lockdown to stop Covid 19, in Sweden, life goes unchanged.
Stranded in Dubai over Immigration NZ debacle
There are more than 23,000 New Zealanders registered on SafeTravel.
Robinson denied shot at title as World Cup season called off
Kiwi teen ski sensation Alice Robinson has had to settle for fifth overall.
Where Ikea is hunting for its first Auckland site
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Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.
Sweden drops Julian Assange rape investigation
Swedish prosecutor says oral evidence against the Wikileaks founder has 'faded with time'.
Jan Kristensson: Sweden leads the way to a cashless society
Comment: What does a world without cash look like? Well, here it is.
Greta's Nobel snub 'sad news for planet'
Greta Thunberg's fans have vowed to continue fighting for action on climate change.
Greta Thunberg: Going where adults fear to tread
Editorial: In the global warming conversation, we say, thank goodness for Greta.
King strips five grandkids of royal status
The five children will remain members of the royal family but they'll lose the titles.
Trump ditches gun reform a day after quizzing Ardern about it
Jacinda Ardern had a busy morning in New York with several bilateral meetings