New ZealandExpert's advice on Omicron: 'Keep it out for as long as possible'It is still too early to know if Omicron is a more mild disease or not, expert says.19 Dec 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Yippee-ki-yay, it's a Die Hard ChristmasThe holiday season might be here but the news keeps exploding around us.18 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSurging Covid cases in US and Europe bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2021New Omicron variant threatens to wipe out a second holiday season in Europe.18 Dec 06:03 AM
TravelWorld's longest train ride takes you from Portugal to SingaporeTrain enthusiasts suggest it is the world's longest continuous rail journey.17 Dec 05:24 AM
World'Phenomenal pace': Omicron warning as UK hits new daily recordUK recorded the highest number of confirmed new infections since pandemic began.16 Dec 04:05 AM
TravelUK highest court rejects case for gender-neutral passportsBritish activist warns UK's ruling puts them "on the wrong side of history."15 Dec 06:19 PM
World'Anger': The photo that has all of Britain talkingTwo pictures, side-by-side have gone viral on social media. Now they want Boris gone.15 Dec 05:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEven as Omicron cases rise, Boris Johnson faces mutiny over new rulesNew York Times: Record number of PM's party voted against his plan for Covid certificates.15 Dec 04:00 AM
TravelPassport Power: NZ's top 10 ranking in the worldGot one of these 10 passports? Then you're in luck according to a new study.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBoris Johnson is in trouble. The question is, how much?New York Times: The British PM is facing a new virus variant and collapsing poll ratings.14 Dec 05:00 AM
Travel2021 a year of travel for Love Island star and other celebritiesThe pandemic is no match for the travel plans of the rich and famous.13 Dec 09:37 PM
WorldUK records first Omicron death, Britons rush for boostersPM asks country to set aside "idea that this is somehow a milder version of the virus".13 Dec 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWatch: Get Christmassy … The UK's top five festive adsExpect a helping of snow, singing, dancing and celebrities.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boris Johnson's Covid Christmas party hangoverOPINION: Our editorial on the British Prime Minister's serious political trouble.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Our boat was surrounded by dead bodies': Witnessing a migrant tragedyNew York Times: At least 27 people are believed to have died in channel tragedy.12 Dec 09:15 PM
WorldUK faces 'tidal wave' of Omicron cases, booster shots before XmasEveryone 18 and over will be offered a third booster by the end of the month in UK.12 Dec 08:05 PM
TravelCheers to that: Best bar in the world for 2021 revealedFor shaken, stirred, neat or with a twist; these cities are the best in the world.12 Dec 08:01 PM
World'Campaign of cruelty': Killer stepmum 'target' in prison paybackShe brutally murdered her 6-year-old stepson in a 6-month campaign of child torture.12 Dec 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHow to write your bucket list when international travel returnsWhen world travel returns, we'll be more mindful about where we go, and how we get there.11 Dec 09:00 PM
RoyalsMan killed in police shooting near Kensington PalacePolice say the incident is not being treated as terrorism.11 Dec 07:50 PM
Sport'I did it': Aussie Hazlewood duped into sneaky confessionAustralian seam bowler Josh Hazlewood has fallen victim to a trademark Barmy Army prank.11 Dec 02:02 AM
RoyalsWhere is the Queen? Her Majesty's long absence explainedThe Queen has not been seen in public for seven weeks, and has no engagements before Xmas.11 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandInto the red-zone: As Aucklanders prepare to leave, I'm fighting my fears to enterI'm leaving the safety of Wellington for Auckland where cases number into the thousands.10 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldUK court permits Assange extradition to US on spying chargesA British appellate court has opened the door for Julian Assange to be extradited to US.10 Dec 10:47 AM
WorldUK PM Boris Johnson's wife gives birth to baby girlA healthy baby, the couple's second child together, was born in a London hospital.09 Dec 10:24 AM
LifestyleKate's subtle outfit nod to the Queen as royals show up in forceKate Middleton hosted her own event – and it attracted a bevy of young royals.09 Dec 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAmid new UK restrictions, govt accused of flouting rules last ChristmasNew York Times: Revelations have shaken Boris Johnson's government.08 Dec 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Red lines drawn over UkraineOPINION: Our editorial on the US attempted intervention with Russia on Ukraine.08 Dec 04:00 PM
RoyalsPlatinum Party: Queen's 70th year marked with epic living installationAfter 70 years of service, the Queen is getting *very* extra decorations indeed.08 Dec 04:13 AM
TravelMerry T Rex-mas! Dinosaur gets festive knit at London MuseumEd Sheeran's jumper company has fitted their biggest order yet.08 Dec 12:48 AM
WorldOmicron v Delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is criticalCan the latest competitor to the world-dominating Covid-19 Delta displace it?07 Dec 12:03 AM
Entertainment'I auditioned for The Chase'… it didn't end wellA brave Kiwi went where few of us will go: To a live audition for The Chase.03 Dec 06:00 AM
TravelOh (no) Christmas tree: Twitter reacts to Trafalgar Square's sad coniferIf 2021 was a tree, this would be it.01 Dec 09:40 PM
