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Police want to find a man they believe is breaking into cars parked at Auckland hospitals
Tracking number of docs, nurses with Covid-19 'critical'
Sick health care workers will increase the strain on the system, union warns.
Last Whakaari/White Island victims released from hospital
The last of those injured in the eruption have been cleared to go home, Ardern announced.
Grief in isolation: Young mum loses newborn son, soon after brother dies
'He smiled and pulled my finger closer. And then he took his last breath'.
Popular Kiwi hotspots shun visitors, iwi want military
Signs and blockades banning visitors as iwi call for military enforcement of lockdown.
Dying patients admitted to ICU 'solely for organ donation'. Families left in the dark
The practice increases availability of organs for transplants, expert says.
Shipping containers as makeshift morgues on standby
Refrigerated units snapped up by scrambling health officials.
North Shore Hospital converts elective surgery building into Covid-19 unit
North Shore Hospital has converted an entire elective surgery building into Covid-19 unit to best prepare for an outbreak and also manage those needing urgent or emergency medical care. Video / Supplied
Watch: Inside the NZ hospital that converted entire building to treat Covid-19 patients
Hospitals are repurposing buildings so Covid-19 patients can be cared for separately
C-sections 'double-checked' to try to free up hospital space
Auckland DHB prepares for potential influx of coronavirus cases.
Nurses abused as NZ hit by flu jab shortage
"A lot of people are abusing nurses because they can't get their flu vaccine."
NZ software to help decide which coronavirus patients get ICU beds
"This is for when patients are stacking up outside and there are only 10 beds available."
Virus threat: 'Madness' for cancer sufferer, and a plea to Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern is being asked to open access to drugs Pharmac won't pay for.
Inside the numbers: The scary Covid-19 projections
Numbers in Covid-19 models can be frightening. Jamie Morton puts some context around them.
'We are risking our lives to save others': Hospital staff rally for better PPE
Health care workers express major concerns with Ministry of Health's PPE guidelines.
Worst-case scenario: 14,000 could die if Covid-19 spreads out of control in NZ
A team of Otago Uni researchers have provided the modelling to the Ministry of Health
Setbacks and opportunities as virus hits hard
The pandemic has blasted illusions, particularly about rich nations' abilities to cope.
How one NZ hospital is preparing for a coronavirus outbreak as bad as in Italy
Health authorities are preparing for an outbreak similar to those in Italy and New York.
Coronavirus: What is NZ's Plan B?
If its elimination strategy fails, NZ could try to push the Covid-19 peak into next year.
New photo shows triage tents for influx of coronavirus patients
Tents arrived at an Auckland hospital to keep carriers away from staff and patients
Coronavirus: NZ's first death - victim named as hospitals clear decks
The Prime Minister will chair a full Cabinet meeting today but most will join remotely.
Inside a major New York City hospital battling coronavirus
The virus is confronting doctors in unexpected ways.
Urgent preparations: Hospitals order tents to treat virus patients
Urgent preparations are being made for an expected influx of patients.
Giving birth in a pandemic: 'It was a surreal, weird time'
"It was nerve-wracking... there's people everywhere with hand sanitiser and wearing masks"
Doctors having to wear own clothes: 'Stop stealing our scrubs'
Doctors at risk of coronavirus after gear taken - staff suspected
Not enough protective medical gear available despite govt assurances, supplier says
The supply of protective gowns for medical workers at the Covid-19 frontline is in turmoil
Entire hospitals could be cleared to treat coronavirus cases
Dedicating hospitals to Covid-19 patients is being considered if the situation worsens.
'Incredible' builders work around the clock to ready hospitals
The number of special rooms to treat Covid-19 patients has surged in a matter of weeks.
Coronavirus: Government will fund care for essential workers' kids
Barnardos and Porse will provide home-based care for essential workers' kids.
ICU capacity revealed as elective surgeries and outpatients scaled down
There are currently just 153 ICU beds in NZ public hospitals, but DHBs aim to triple that.
'Shameful': Nurse slams Wilson Parking for $19 charge
She was charged $19 for parking after working all day at Auckland City Hospital.
Nurse's heartfelt post about Covid-19 reality for healthcare workers
Some healthcare workers fighting Covid-19 are worried they will lose their homes.
Worst-case virus disaster: NZ may have been spared in 'nick of time' - expert
After a two-week lag, NZ will start seeing whether its unprecedented lockdown has worked.