New self-contained units for Wellington's homeless
New facility for rough sleepers during Covid-19, demand on soup kitchen doubles.
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'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.
Flu, measles jabs still crucial during lockdown: 'We do not want to see measles coming back'
Vaccination is a priority even during lockdown, immunisation expert says.
Covid-19 committee to scrutinise Govt response starts
The committee chaired by Simon Bridges will consider the modelling used by Govt.
Focus: Urgent Covid-19 testing station in Matamata
Matamata's Redoubt Bar was identified as a super-spreader event and lead to 77 cases, including one death, since mid-March. Video / Alan Gibson
Focus: Tourist couple stranded in Auckland during national lockdown
Focus: Tourist couple, Shandra Gutierrez from Spain and Gianni Vannesten from Belgium are lucky to find a place to stay just hours before the national lockdown began after tramping the Heaphy Track. Video / Brett Phibbs
'Heartbreaking' new rules show how tough it is for funeral directors too
A funeral director has revealed just how hard their job is during the Covid 19 lockdown.
Desperate attempts to stop Covid-19 spread in Matamata as cases grow
Officials considered road-blocking the Waikato town to stop the spread.
Matamata virus cluster linked to St Patrick's Day event
There are nine cases linked to the event at a local business
'They have brought the danger to us': Travellers quarantined in hotel
Residents say no one told them the building is being used to quarantine travellers.
How to grieve when you can't hold a funeral during lockdown
Funeral directors have released tips on how to grieve when you can't hold a funeral.
'If we're still seeing new cases ... then we may need to stay in level 4 longer'
The four week lockdown could be extended if more Covid 19 cases arise.
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.
Coronavirus: First Covid-19 death a 'big shock', says mayor
The death has brought home the seriousness of this virus, Tania Gibson says.
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"
Death under lockdown: Breakthrough after daughter's desperate plea to see her mum one last time
"You're allowed to go to a supermarket, but not your parent's funeral. Not one person?"
Auckland beach argument during Covid-19 lockdown
Adults arguing over the finer points of the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Video / Supplied
'I have cried so many times': Pharmacist on the frontline chaos of Covid-19
'I am really scared, it's been tough.'
How will New Zealand's lockdown change Kiwis?
Will we appreciate the little things more? Will we be kinder?
Coronavirus Q&A: What you can and can't do this weekend
Can you drive to get some exercise? All your lockdown questions are answered here.
Audrey Young: PM has been brilliant but Govt must be tolerant of criticism
Unions, media, Opposition have a more important job with current limits on democracy.
Covid 19: PM tries to quell protective gear concerns
Medical staff have raised concerns about the supply of protective gear in the pandemic.
Covid 19 coronavirus: 2500 health professionals sign up to combat virus
Doctors, nurses, midwives and lab technicians - the Government wants you.
Covid-19: Clusters popping up around NZ - what does it mean?
Auckland school, cow conference, wedding all suspected clusters.
Focus: Hundreds of campervans set up for quarantine
Focus: Hundreds of campervans have been set up by the Ministry of Health to make sure all travellers returning to NZ can self isolate. Video / Brett Phibbs
DJ in the clear after Wellington wedding coronavirus cluster
Wedding held at Wellington's Boomrock Lodge one of several clusters being investigated.
Coronavirus: New measures to protect essential workers
MOH looking into distributing masks to essential workers including supermarkets.
Doctors having to wear own clothes: 'Stop stealing our scrubs'
Doctors at risk of coronavirus after gear taken - staff suspected
Professor Shaun Hendy on a Covid-19 vaccine
Professor Shaun Hendy explains why it may take a year to create a Covid-19 vaccine that is safe and of which there is enough for all. Audio / Newstalk ZB
Coronavirus: Huge elective surgery shift to private hospitals
Cancer surgery and other treatment is being sent to private hospitals.
Coronavirus: Uncertainty creating anxiety for pregnant women
The nationwide lockdown is creating anxiety for pregnant Kiwi women.
Coronavirus: Concerns that hospital nurses have no access to masks
Ministry of Health working on list about who should have access to PPE based on risk.
NZ's eerie calm; Spain deaths pass China, global toll 20,000
Things will get worse before they get better says the Prime Minister.