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Coronavirus: School remains open as child tested for Covid-19
Latest suspected case of Covid-19 a child being tested in Hamilton.
Coronavirus: Cash sales removed on Wellington public transport
Moves include going cashless and passenger boarding from the rear of buses.
Covid-19 testing centre opens in Dunedin
An assessment centre will be able to cope with any overflow from general practices.
Infected Invercargill man's movements incorrect
The MOH's travel information is wrong, according to his company's management.
Mike Hosking talks with Ashley Bloomfield Director-General of Health
Mike Hosking talks with Ashley Bloomfield Director-General of Health about how well we are handling this outbreak.
Teacher at Auckland high school tested for Covid-19
The teacher's flatmate had contact with one of NZ's 20 confirmed coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus: 'We're looking for cases which don't have that overseas link'
Health officials are ramping up Covid-19 tests to see if there is community transmission.
How do we keep older Kiwis safe during coronavirus pandemic?
New Zealanders are being urged to pick up the phone and call their elderly loved ones.
Coronavirus-infected flyer arrived after travel restrictions began
There are currently 20 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, as of Wednesday.
Avoiding Italy's fate - and how we cope when the virus hits NZ
Can we stop coronavirus? What happens if it gets through anyway? David Fisher reports.
'You can get through this': The psychology of life under Covid-19 and how to cope
Even in a time of disruption and fear, there is hope.
Coronavirus: Christchurch has first confirmed case
Woman in her 40s arrived from London on Monday.
Waikato coronavirus cases arrived from Sydney, Europe
Waikato cases of Covid-19 flew into New Zealand from Europe and Australia.
St John: Ambulance number boost planned to meet outbreak
St John is preparing for a wider spread of coronavirus.
Scammers prey on coronavirus fears in phishing email
Scammers are trying to use the coronavirus scare to rip off unsuspecting Kiwis.
Sam Wallace and Toni Street talk to Patient X
Sam Wallace and Toni Street talk to Patient X about his possible Covid-19 test results. Video / The Hits
'Imminent' roll-out of routine testing to see how widespread Covid-19 really is
Amid calls for more tests, Health Minister confirms routine nationwide testing will start.
Coronavirus: Thai students at Kerikeri High told to stay home
Kerikeri High says there's no cause for concern for its staff or other students.
Coronavirus: Health professionals and elderly first in queue for flu jab
This year's vaccine campaign has been brought forward.
Complacency kills: Lessons for NZ from the 1918 flu pandemic
Geoffrey Rice is an expert on the 1918 flu, and says lessons learned then can help now.
Coronavirus: Hamilton City Council worker tested
The worker returned to work from overseas before developing flu-like symptoms.
Audrey Young: Rescue package delivered with dose of nationalism
Simon Bridges struggled to find the right words or tone to greet the package.
Four more coronavirus cases in Wellington, Dunedin
It comes after the Government's $12.1 billion support package was announced
Coronavirus: Healthline is swamped, this is when you should call
More than 20,000 people called the phone service yesterday.
Coronavirus: School likely to close if student's test is positive
School might be closed for 48 hours if student's test is positive.
Coronavirus leaves Rainbow's End in the dark
The amusement park has shut its doors for the safety of guests and its staff.
Tourist escorted by police after flouting self-isolation rules
Tourist landed in Christchurch yesterday with no self-isolation plan.
Lawyer slams courts: 'absurd' to continue as normal
Defence lawyer Mike Antunovic is concerned for vulnerable court staff.
Coronavirus: Spark fault heightens Healthline wait times
Callers are still experiencing long waits to get through to Healthline.
Coronavirus bites: Pub lays off staff, apologises for 'no tourists' sign
"It's not a very pleasant time... we're suffering", pub owner says.
Coronavirus caution: Hastings backpackers closes its doors to foreigners
Backpackers boss claims an Italian backpacker lied to them in a bid to get a bed.
Focus: PM defends government testing regime, encourages doctors to test
PM Jacinda Ardern defended the government's testing regime, saying it was down to medical professionals to make the choice to test. Video / Derek Cheng