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More than 700 lives are claimed in car accidents every day in China.
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International travellers shocked by the lack of screening at NZ borders.
Bank support for businesses affected by coronavirus
Financial support for those affected by coronavirus.
'Damn relieved': Kiwi family trapped in Wuhan finally coming home
Trapped at the centre of the outbreak for nearly two weeks, the Kiwis are coming home.
Coronavirus: Mystery of private flights from China to NZ
At least two jets have flown directly from China to NZ in the last 10 days.
Government-chartered Air NZ flight due to land in Wuhan tonight
The flight will land in Wuhan at midnight and be back in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon.
Hazmat scare at Auckland bank spooks witnesses
An ANZ Bank branch on Queen St had to be closed yesterday after a customer fell ill.
Sex workers hide nationality over coronavirus fears
Prostitutes Collective says these are extremely worrying times for sex workers.
Local Focus: Rotorua school principals wary of coronavirus scare
Rotorua school principals speak out about Coronavirus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Coronavirus fears: Lantern Festival in doubt ahead of meeting today
China consul-general calls for calm; says it's a pity events are being cancelled.
Coronavirus rescue mission: Kiwis, Aussies to be evacuated tonight
The virus has so far claimed more than 360 lives and infected thousands more.
Coronavirus: Tour companies snowed under with travellers seeking refunds
Tour agencies hit hard by coronavirus, with reports Chinese tourists trapped in NZ.
More people in NZ tested for coronavirus
The evacuation flight plane rescuing Kiwis trapped in China will carry 300 passengers.
Coronavirus: Schools in turmoil over students affected by border closure
Concerns not only for students who can't return to NZ, but also for those soon to leave.
'Disgusting virus spreaders': Parents told to keep kids home in vile email
Email claimed "Kiwi kids" didn't want to be in the same class as Asian children.
Focus Live: Dr Siouxsie Wiles answers your questions about coronavirus
Focus Live: Infectious diseases expert Dr Siouxsie Wiles answers your questions about coronavirus transmission, risk in NZ, masks and what you can do to prevent infection.
Coronavirus: China flights arriving despite traveller ban; eGates closed
Military training base in north Auckland is being turned into a quarantine centre.
How new virus became a global epidemic
In two months the coronavirus went from one case in China to a deadly epidemic.
Kiwi universities brace for disruption as Govt restricts travel
Measures are intended to help protect against the spread of the fast-moving coronavirus.
Video from inside Wuhan hospital uncovered
WARNING: Distressing content. Covert footage shows struggle to treat the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Kiwi-born doctor told to 'go back to China' on Auckland bus
Dr Linda Lum blew her nose - and a passenger on her bus told her leave the country.
Coronavirus death toll rises to 259
WHO says other governments need to prepare for "domestic outbreak control".
New Zealanders in Wuhan to learn when they can come home
Details will be announced today on when an evacuation flight may be able to leave Wuhan.
Anthony Mundine claims coronavirus is not 'real'
Anthony Mundine has weighed in on the crisis sweeping the world. It hasn't gone down well.
More than $41,000 raised to help buy medical supplies
New Zealand's Chinese community is rallying to buy medical supplies for those back home.
'The shelves are getting empty': People buying Dettol by the box amid coronavirus fears
An Auckland supermarket is having to bring in extra stock of Dettol products.
'It's getting worse by the day': Kiwi in China describes virus struggle
'Everything has fallen apart here', says Kiwi man living in China.
Emergency declared in US, foreigners who have visited China barred entry
Countries are taking drastic measures to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Editorial: Coronavirus outbreak needs informed, serious response
Editorial: Face masks provide no protection, according to the Director-General of Health.
NZ beef, sheepmeat prices drop after virus outbreak
NZ beef and sheepmeat prices have dropped in after the virus outbreak in China.
NZ homestays rejecting Chinese students over virus fears
"They're scared enough as it is coming on the plane here."
Coronavirus: Suspected case of virus in Auckland hospital, health boss confirms
The virus was declared a global emergency this morning.
Deadly coronavirus takes 'just 15 minutes to spread' from person to person
Potentially thousands of Aussies could have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Evacuation uncertainty for Kiwis in Hubei
Auckland mother who is stuck in lockdown is unsure if she can be evacuated home.