KahuGrief 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'.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPopular Kiwi hotspots shun visitors, iwi want militarySigns and blockades banning visitors as iwi call for military enforcement of lockdown.04 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandDying patients admitted to ICU 'solely for organ donation'. Families left in the darkThe practice increases availability of organs for transplants, expert says.04 Apr 08:11 PM
New ZealandShipping containers as makeshift morgues on standbyRefrigerated units snapped up by scrambling health officials.03 Apr 05:07 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore Hospital converts elective surgery building into Covid-19 unitNorth 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 / SuppliedWatch03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Inside the NZ hospital that converted entire building to treat Covid-19 patientsHospitals are repurposing buildings so Covid-19 patients can be cared for separately03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandC-sections 'double-checked' to try to free up hospital spaceAuckland DHB prepares for potential influx of coronavirus cases.02 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandNurses abused as NZ hit by flu jab shortage"A lot of people are abusing nurses because they can't get their flu vaccine."31 Mar 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ 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."31 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVirus threat: 'Madness' for cancer sufferer, and a plea to Jacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern is being asked to open access to drugs Pharmac won't pay for.31 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandInside the numbers: The scary Covid-19 projectionsNumbers in Covid-19 models can be frightening. Jamie Morton puts some context around them.31 Mar 03:47 AM
New Zealand'We are risking our lives to save others': Hospital staff rally for better PPEHealth care workers express major concerns with Ministry of Health's PPE guidelines.30 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandWorst-case scenario: 14,000 could die if Covid-19 spreads out of control in NZA team of Otago Uni researchers have provided the modelling to the Ministry of Health30 Mar 07:16 PM
WorldSetbacks and opportunities as virus hits hardThe pandemic has blasted illusions, particularly about rich nations' abilities to cope.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow one NZ hospital is preparing for a coronavirus outbreak as bad as in ItalyHealth authorities are preparing for an outbreak similar to those in Italy and New York.30 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: What is NZ's Plan B?If its elimination strategy fails, NZ could try to push the Covid-19 peak into next year.29 Mar 11:56 PM
New ZealandNew photo shows triage tents for influx of coronavirus patientsTents arrived at an Auckland hospital to keep carriers away from staff and patients29 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ's first death - victim named as hospitals clear decksThe Prime Minister will chair a full Cabinet meeting today but most will join remotely.29 Mar 06:51 PM
WorldInside a major New York City hospital battling coronavirusThe virus is confronting doctors in unexpected ways.28 Mar 08:27 PM
New ZealandUrgent preparations: Hospitals order tents to treat virus patientsUrgent preparations are being made for an expected influx of patients.28 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandGiving birth in a pandemic: 'It was a surreal, weird time'"It was nerve-wracking... there's people everywhere with hand sanitiser and wearing masks"28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors having to wear own clothes: 'Stop stealing our scrubs'Doctors at risk of coronavirus after gear taken - staff suspected26 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandNot enough protective medical gear available despite govt assurances, supplier saysThe supply of protective gowns for medical workers at the Covid-19 frontline is in turmoil26 Mar 06:22 PM
New ZealandEntire hospitals could be cleared to treat coronavirus casesDedicating hospitals to Covid-19 patients is being considered if the situation worsens.26 Mar 04:05 PM
New Zealand'Incredible' builders work around the clock to ready hospitalsThe number of special rooms to treat Covid-19 patients has surged in a matter of weeks.25 Mar 09:05 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Government will fund care for essential workers' kidsBarnardos and Porse will provide home-based care for essential workers' kids.25 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandICU capacity revealed as elective surgeries and outpatients scaled downThere are currently just 153 ICU beds in NZ public hospitals, but DHBs aim to triple that.24 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': Nurse slams Wilson Parking for $19 chargeShe was charged $19 for parking after working all day at Auckland City Hospital.24 Mar 07:03 PM
New ZealandNurse's heartfelt post about Covid-19 reality for healthcare workersSome healthcare workers fighting Covid-19 are worried they will lose their homes.24 Mar 05:12 AM
New ZealandWorst-case virus disaster: NZ may have been spared in 'nick of time' - expertAfter a two-week lag, NZ will start seeing whether its unprecedented lockdown has worked.24 Mar 04:55 AM
New ZealandThousands of surgeries cancelled for Covid-19 lockdownNationwide all planned care, including surgery will be postponed, Auckland DHB says.23 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandHospital staff seek accommodation away from family"Hospitals being completely overwhelmed means that people die of heart attacks, strokes."23 Mar 07:39 PM
New ZealandKiwis seek drug hailed by Donald TrumpPeople have been hospitalised overseas after chloroquine overdoses.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ hospitals could treble ICU capacity to meet Covid-19 surgeNZ hospitals racing to treble ICU capacity against threat of a Covid-19 patient overload.23 Mar 01:14 AM