Chitetsu Watanabe sculpted bonsai trees, grew fruit and vegetables, and loved cream puffs.

Italian authorities are racing to seal off towns as coronavirus cases rise.

A man and woman have died, according to Japanese news media.

Two of the passengers tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus and remain in Japan.

'The cruise ship was completely inadequate in terms of the infection control' he said.

Cruise passengers could be stopped from boarding commercial airliners.

Eleven Kiwis are still awaiting evacuation from the virus-riddled ship.

A total of 11 New Zealanders remain on the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship.

Nearly 10 per cent of those on board have been infected.

Canadian allrounder named beside players likely to become ODI stars and IPL millionaires

MS Westerdam turned away by the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan despite no ill passengers.

Amsterdam is on his wish list, but Paris was a disappointment.

Coronavirus cases on quarantined cruise ship surge to 130.

Passenger says there is uncertainty and hardship on cruise ship.

One Kiwi passenger on the ship has been confirmed to have the virus.

Passengers on the Diamond Princess, struck by coronavirus, may be able to go outside.

The captain's urgent lockdown order was relayed on loudspeakers in every cabin.

The ship, docked in Yokohama, Japan, has been put on lockdown.

The global death toll has now reached 565 deaths.

She has earned the invitation off the back of hard work and three NZ premiership wins.

Auckland Councillor says he respects decision but didn't think it's a good idea.

China consul-general calls for calm; says it's a pity events are being cancelled.

Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.