New ZealandPM's push for stronger global vaccinations effortJacinda Ardern is pushing the case for a pandemic Treaty as countries deal with Covid-19.13 Jul 11:46 PM
WorldWHO: Third booster shot 'not needed'World Health Organisation appeals for the scarce shots to be shared with poor countries.12 Jul 06:58 PM
WorldGlobal death toll from Covid-19 reaches grim milestoneIt is widely believed the death toll is an undercount.08 Jul 02:56 AM
WorldFresh threat: Ultra-contagious mutant Covid strain emergesIt started in Peru, where it laid waste to the population. Now it's on the move.05 Jul 06:38 PM
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WorldCovid-19 Delta variant quickly taking over the worldThe Delta variant threatens a new Covid-19 outbreak in NSW, and Australia is not alone.19 Jun 09:57 PM
LifestyleWHO to women: Stop drinking - for your babies' sakeWHO advised that women of 'child-bearing age' should be prevented from drinking alcohol.17 Jun 10:12 PM
WorldDamning bat video contradicts WHO claimEarlier investigation said the idea that bats were held at the institute 'an error'.14 Jun 09:36 PM
New ZealandCall to reform coercive treatment for mentally unwellExperts say compulsory treatment orders are overused and need rolling back.13 Jun 05:49 PM
OpinionThe Covid-19 Wuhan lab leak theory highlights a glaring lackOPINION: What may or may not have happened in China is not the biggest problem.10 Jun 05:18 AM
OpinionTrue or not, the Wuhan lab leak story looks set to change the worldOpinion: The pandemic's long-term geopolitical ramifications are looking ominous.06 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldVictoria cluster hits 63: Three new cases as Melbourne faces longer restrictionsYesterday, the state government announced the lockdown would be extended another week.02 Jun 10:18 PM
WorldDark day in Fiji as Covid toll skyrockets - 35 new casesThe case count is now over 300.02 Jun 06:23 PM
WorldCovid-19 around the world: UK tackling Indian variant, France vaccinating all adultsFrance offers vaccine to all adults as UK tries to vaccinate 15,000 in a day at a stadium.31 May 06:13 PM
WorldCovid: WHO scientist dismisses 'unfounded' Wuhan lab leak claimsPeter Daszak has been accused of a conflict of interest over his links to the Wuhan lab.31 May 05:34 AM
WorldCovid-19 lab leak theory revisited in US intel investigationThe US president has ordered a new investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.26 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandWatch: Cochlear implants help 50yo man hear again - 'All my emotion just poured out'The Government has just revealed $28m of new funding towards adult cochlear implants.23 May 05:00 PM
WorldRocket from Gaza kills 2; Israel destroys 6-storey buildingPalestinians across the region call for a general strike 'to protest Israeli aggression'.18 May 06:09 PM
WorldCovid pandemic 'could have been avoided'A damning report into the global disaster has slammed countries across the world.12 May 05:19 PM
OpinionHelen Clark: Rapid action needed to stop this pandemic and avert the nextThe former PM is Co-Chair of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.12 May 10:00 AM
WorldCovid-19: Seven new community cases detected as Fiji prepares for worstFiji's Government has deployed a multi-agency response to face the Covid-19 outbreak.07 May 07:51 AM
WorldAlarm grows in Africa as it watches India's Covid crisisAfrican officials worry about delays in vaccine deliveries caused by India's crisis.30 Apr 02:46 AM
WorldGreta Thunberg calls out nations for hoarding vaccineClimate activist says 'unethical' high-income nations are vaccinating young and healthy.19 Apr 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldVirus origins remain unclear in WHO-China inquiryNew York Times: "We may never find the true origins," an expert said.29 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandMayor cancels screening of Covid vaccination video'Misinformation and conspiracy theories are circulating' - health expert.27 Mar 06:43 PM
WorldUS to hit 100 million vaccination goal this week - BidenThe White House has announced the US vaccine rollout is far ahead of schedule.19 Mar 01:43 AM
WorldAstraZeneca vaccine 'safe', British PM to get jab tomorrowEU agency says the benefits of using AstraZeneca outweigh the risks.18 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldAustralian senator calls for AstraZeneca vaccine suspensionMatt Canavan said the nation's vaccine rollout should be paused alongside much of Europe.16 Mar 06:23 AM
WorldConflict grows between US and allies over Covid-19 vaccine supplyThe US is stockpiling tens of millions of Covid-19 doses that could save lives overseas.12 Mar 09:17 PM
WorldA year on, WHO still struggling to manage pandemic responseThe UN agency is still struggling to keep on top of the evolving science of Covid-19.11 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWHO set to publish report into coronavirus origins"I know that many member states are eager to see the report," WHO chief says.06 Mar 12:11 AM
WorldWHO: China did 'little' to investigate origin of Covid-19Beijing said they were co-operating to trace source, new reports suggest otherwise.24 Feb 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Barnett: 'No recovery until everyone is safe'OPINION: Sixty per cent of the world's vaccine supply has gone to the world's wealthiest.22 Feb 05:00 AM
