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The children lost their father to Covid shortly after their mother died.
India Covid-19 appeal: 'In the past two months, at least 40 people died in our village'
Health workers fear the problem will get worse as many villagers are scared of hospitals.
60 Minutes' hit-job on NZ, Ardern and our relationship with China
Tom Dillane reviews the 60 Minutes segment that screened on Australian TV last night.
'Just what are the Kiwis up to now?' 60 Minutes' bizarre promo accusing NZ of ditching Australia
The journalist behind the story says there are strong opinions on both sides.
The 'invisible' part of NZ history the new curriculum completely ignores
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Thousands evacuated in India as strong cyclone inches closer
Cyclone Yaas is set to make landfall early tomorrow.
'Coercive labour': Sanctions bite in China's Xinjiang
Backlash against reported human rights abuses is taking a toll on China's cotton industry.
At least 3 dead and 27 hurt as quake shakes China
Relief efforts were underway, with the provincial authorities sending emergency rations.
'This day was bound to come': Taiwan confronts Covid flare-up
New York Times: A crush of new infections has brought a swift end to Covid-free normality.
Taiwan urges residents to stay home as Covid cases rise
Taiwan raised its alert level this week, closing schools and businesses.
Chinese authorities order video denials by Uighurs of human rights abuses
'Many among the masses made this totally spontaneously' said a Chinese spokesperson.
India Covid-19 appeal: Total surges towards $500,000
World Vision has so far raised an astonishing $462,500 to provide relief to India.
Kiwi Covid experts facing daily abuse
Most abuse subjects are women, which translates into highly gendered hate.
Eradication of Covid a 'false idol', former Australian medical officer warns
Dr Nick Coatsworth has a stern warning for all Australians.
Former Myanmar beauty queen joins armed struggle
Htar Htet Htet posts anti-coup message on Facebook, with a picture of herself in fatigues.
Army of fake fans boosts China's messaging on social media
The CCP has opened a new front in its war to shape global public opinion, say researchers.
Body of Myanmar poet returned with 'tongue damaged and organs removed'
Khet Thi's grieving family allege he was killed by the security forces.
Tourist left dangling after glass bridge shatters in China
The man clung to the railings of the bridge, which is suspended 100m in the air.
At India's funeral pyres, Covid-19 sunders the rites of grief
New York Times: India's cremation grounds bear a painful routine of trauma.
Convicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new charges
A convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges
Covid-19: Pressure builds for nationwide lockdown in India
Medical experts, opposition leaders and even judges are calling for national restrictions.
Kiwis stranded in India: 'It's our duty to bring them back'
Indian Cricket Board helps NZ cricketers fly home; NGO calls for our Govt to help others.
India Covid appeal: 'Crematoriums burning day and night. It's just so unimaginably bad'
Esther Ghosh fought to save her brother's life.
'This is not going to end soon': Expert's grim prediction for India
'If everything goes very well, things will be horrible for the next several weeks.'
Unfolding drama as crew jumps ship in Townsville
A crew member is on the run after jumping ship in a dramatic escape in Queensland.
NZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our experts
View a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.
Biden speech: North Korea warns US of 'very grave situation'
US president has 'made a big blunder', says senior North Korean official.
Is there a war coming between China and the US?
New York Times: The post-World War II order is being challenged now more than ever.
India's media turns on Govt as Covid brings nation to its knees
PM Narendra Modi had cultivated an aura of near invincibility. Covid has smashed it.
'Massacre of data': India accused of hiding staggering Covid toll
Crematorium worker says he's been told to write 'sickness' rather than 'Covid' on records.