World'Critical point': WHO's scary new Covid warningSeven weeks of rising cases and four weeks of rising deaths prompt grim reality check.13 Apr 04:20 AM
TravelRail replacement: France bans short haul flightsFrance has ordered its citizens back to the rails, in a ban on short domestic flights.12 Apr 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'You can't trust anyone': Russia's hidden Covid-19 toll is an open secretNew York Times: Russia is growing used to living in a pandemic.11 Apr 04:03 AM
WorldCovid-19 vaccine rollout marks beginning of 'new era'World's Covid vaccine rollout marks the beginning but there are some travel restriction.10 Apr 05:00 PM
RoyalsTribe who worshipped Prince Philip as a god now in mourning"He left the island ages ago to go overseas, and he found the Queen of England."09 Apr 09:54 PM
WorldSofagate: Female EU President left standing in 'sexist snub'The topic of gender equality took centre stage after an EU President was snubbed.07 Apr 07:17 PM
WorldPutin's power grab: Russian leader signs law securing two more termsRussia's President rewrites the rules so he can potentially hold on to power until 2036.06 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandOur Covid jab rollout lags behind other nations. Experts see this as a good thingNew Zealand may appear behind the pack, but is it to our advantage?06 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldCovid mutations: 'Whole new pandemic' hits EuropeUp to 75 per cent of cases in continental Europe are now the more contagious variant.05 Apr 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWhy NZ's big Apec challenge is so importantProgress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman04 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldWoman knocked down by police horse at 'prank' concertAn April Fool's prank turned violent in Brussels as police tried to enforce Covid rules.01 Apr 11:19 PM
World'Stay united': France enters 3-week lockdown amid Covid-19 spikeFrench President Emmanuel Macron has warned the nation "the epidemic is accelerating".31 Mar 08:40 PM
WorldHow China is prepping for global financial meltdownWe're in one of "great bubbles of financial history" and it's about to pop, say experts.27 Mar 05:35 PM
WorldEU imposes stricter Covid-19 vaccine export controlsTo date, Europe has barred only one Covid-19 vaccine shipment out of 381.24 Mar 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Europe's lockdowns drag on, police and protesters clash moreNew York Times: Protesters rebelling against restrictions met with harsh police response.23 Mar 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhere Europe went wrong in its vaccine rollout, and whyNew York Times: Some countries hardest hit early are now facing a deadly third wave.23 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vaccine furore a cautionary taleEditorial: Credibility is coin for vaccines, especially in an ongoing crisis.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCovid-19 vaccines: A very European disasterNew York Times: The European Union has been marked by one bungle after another.19 Mar 05:55 AM
WorldEurope may be starting to regret vaccine haltMany suddenly seem eager for any signal — or fig leaf — that allows them to resume.18 Mar 05:13 AM
WorldBiden commits to Good Friday accord on St Patrick's DaySigned in 1998, the Good Friday accord helped end Ireland's decades of sectarian violence.18 Mar 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I have no money for food': Among the young, hunger is risingNew York Times: In Europe students face food insecurity as pandemic enters second year.18 Mar 01:41 AM
WorldEurope threatens to seize Covid-19 vaccine factoriesEurope's vaccination campaign has struggled to get moving due to delayed deliveries.17 Mar 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEurope's plan to save summer: A travel certificateNew York Times: A Covid-19 certificate would allow people to travel more freely.17 Mar 06:50 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
WorldMajor European nations suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccineIt comes after reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.15 Mar 06:56 PM
WorldNetherlands, Ireland suspend AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot concernsThe move comes after a 'cluster of four serious, very rare... clotting events' in Norway.14 Mar 08:19 PM
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
WorldEuropean nations pause AstraZeneca vaccine jabs to probe blood clotsThe nations' health agencies stressed they were taking action as a precaution.12 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandArdern and US Vice President Kamala Harris address European MPsThe pair made addresses to mark international woman's day09 Mar 02:18 AM
WorldSwitzerland: Ban on face coverings in publicThe narrow referendum result will see niqabs, burqas, ski masks and bandannas banned.08 Mar 12:12 AM
WorldFrance threatens to block Covid vaccine delivery to AustraliaEuropean nations stick together after shock decision to block vaccine shipment.06 Mar 03:38 AM
WorldTrash fills Bosnia river faster than workers can pull it outIslands of garbage float downstream faster than environmentalists can clear them up.26 Feb 06:22 PM
KahuAnother big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre projectTrees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.24 Feb 05:31 AM
WorldDenmark poised to block citizenship for Muslim migrants"There are specific countries that we have had very bad experiences with," one MP says.21 Feb 09:50 PM
