New ZealandNon-essential businesses face fines, immediate shutdownsSupermarkets, pharmacies and banks are all on the list.24 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandFamily violence tipped to rise; help services available 24/7No change to family violence services during lockdown - advocate says business as usual24 Mar 08:49 PM
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 ZealandSurfing company has busiest weekend of year as lockdown loomsAmid Covid-19 concerns, a surfing franchise has its busiest weekend.24 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandPerspex screens, payWave: Countdown reveals virus lockdown measuresCountdown says the changes could be upsetting to some but are necessary amid the outbreak.24 Mar 05:02 PM
LifestyleCoronavirus lockdown: Top tips to homeschool your children'It's not a time of pressure, expectation and confrontation.'24 Mar 06:15 AM
New ZealandCan I walk my pet? Siouxsie Wiles answers your lockdown questionsGot a burning question? Dr Siouxsie Wiles might just be able to help.24 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandHealth workers could live away from familiesAuckland DHB and others are looking at hiring accommodation for health workers.24 Mar 03:09 AM
New Zealand40 new coronavirus cases today, dairies could stay open in lockdownNZ is preparing for lockdown at the end of tomorrow.24 Mar 01:58 AM
New ZealandRevealed: What Kiwis are shopping for online ahead of lockdownThe products Kiwis were searching for, in 'normal circumstances', were never high sellers.24 Mar 12:56 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Police Commissioner says some crime will increase during lockdownPolice Commissioner Mike Bush says some kinds of crime will increase during the lockdown24 Mar 12:24 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 ZealandWorry over burnt-out and understaffed Intensive Care UnitsMOH says it can more than triple their capacity immediately.23 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Some police in self-isolation, but frontline work continuesA number of police are self-isolating, but frontline work is not affected.23 Mar 09:32 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Canterbury high school orders isolation as student awaits test result"I am sorry to have to share this with you all," Kaiapoi HS principal tells parents.23 Mar 09:00 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 ZealandPharmacies struggling as Coronavirus alert level 3 announcedPharmacies are struggling as people rush in to collect their prescriptions.23 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: What the raised alert levels meanThe alert levels specified the public health and social measures that needed to be taken.23 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandAuckland Grammar backs closing schools nowAuckland Grammar backs school closures, but other principals say wait.23 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Pilot refusing to self-isolate tracked to Auckland barHeadQuarters staff found the man who said he was leaving Auckland on Tuesday.22 Mar 07:33 PM
New ZealandMilitary could be used to ensure public follow Covid-19 restrictionsOutgoing police commissioner Mike Bush will lead the Government's operational response.22 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandFour Auckland schools linked to Covid-19, three shutPrincipals inform parents after confirmed or probable cases linked to staff and students.22 Mar 06:13 PM
New ZealandWhen should NZ go into lockdown? Frontline health workers say nowThousands of people want forced quarantine for Covid-19 positive patients.22 Mar 03:51 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Bars still heaving despite social distancing warningsJust hours after PM urged people to keep a safe distance, young revellers took to bars.22 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandCoromandel still Covid-19 free: CouncilTCDC says earlier info was wrong and its region still has no cases of Covid-19.22 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Auckland bus riders to only enter and exit via back doorMove follows AT's recent announcement that cash fares won't be accepted on buses.22 Mar 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland firm creates Covid-19 self-diagnosis platformAmerican subsidiary hopes to partner with the Ministry of Health.22 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandCare worker tests positive for Covid-19, rest home in lockdownFamily member irate that a staff member was allowed to arrive from abroad and go to work.22 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: ICU overload risks 'thousands' more NZ deaths - modelICU bed overload could mean the difference between thousands dying, NZ model suggests.21 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Bar owner turning away anyone over 70"Most of them admit it straight away and say they don't give a f**k," bar owner tells.21 Mar 08:47 AM
New ZealandNelson's confirmed cases revealed: 20yo and 67yo women in self-isolationFirst two cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the region are both travel-related.21 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus alert: Te Papa visitors warned to self-isolatePassengers on a cruise ship visited the museum before three were diagnosed with Covid-19.21 Mar 04:26 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 500,000 Kiwis told to stay homeNew measures to combat Covid-19 will affect 528,000 older people - but not Winston Peters.21 Mar 02:43 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Total cases rise to 52, two of them not travel-related"At this point, we cannot rule out a risk of community transmission."21 Mar 01:10 AM
