89 new coronavirus cases - highest daily rise yet
The Director-General of Health and the Police Commissioner are providing a Covid-19 update
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'Country needs clarity' - Police Commissioner admits lockdown confusion
He has appeared before the Epidemic Response Committee.
Cabinet should stop using Zoom because of security concerns – National
National says the given security concerns, Ministers should not be using Zoom at Cabinet.
Coronavirus: No quarantine for 3600 people returning to NZ from overseas
About 3600 people came to NZ from overseas in the last week and went home to self-isolate.
Will some regions be given freedom before others?
PM Ardern is set to address the plight of overseas visitors stranded in New Zealand.
Pompeo: US investment will help world to recover
Five Eyes alliance has been helpful in understanding coronavirus, says Mike Pompeo.
PM: 20-somethings 'our vector' for coronavirus transmission
PM warns younger people relaxed about lockdown: "They are our vector for transmission.'
Coronavirus: Rent relief for struggling business in Government's sights
The Finance Minister says the Govt will have more details on business rent relief soon.
'Uncertainty' over community spread as Covid-19 cases rise by 61
Director of Public Health concedes there is much uncertainty about community transmission.
Coronavirus: Marist College, Bluff wedding and Matamata pub clusters grow
There are now 708 confirmed and probable Covid-19 cases in New Zealand.
Unemployment could hit 'double digits' as Covid-19 hammers NZ
Grant Robertson to be questioned on whether Government doing enough.
Coronavirus: 5000 Kiwis to be tested a day to track community spread
There are 3700 Covid-19 tests a day – that's being bolstered to 5000 soon.
New post-pandemic infrastructure group to spark $10m-plus projects
Infrastructure projects of $10m-plus in the new group's orbit.
Comment: Just when you thought the Opposition had become irrelevant
The Opposition had disappeared into irrelevance. Until now.
'It's still not fair': Kiwis living Australia
Kiwis in Australia say they are still disadvantaged
Lockdown 'not enough', top professor warns MPs
Sir David Skegg said if this chance is lost, 'the shutdown will continue for many months'.
What will New Zealand life look like post-lockdown?
New normal: Shut borders, no overseas tourists, and communities ready to go into lockdown.
NZ troops based in Camp Taji in Iraq are coming home
Forty five NZ troops based in Camp Taji, in Iraq, are back in NZ or on their way home.
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.
First Covid-19 death: Ardern's heartfelt plea to older Kiwis to stay inside
Ardern confirmed a woman in her 70s was the first Kiwi to die from Covid-19.
'Devastating news': New Zealand has its first coronavirus death
The latest coronavirus update from the lockdown taskforce.
Government talking to airports: Robertson
Finance Minister confirms talks and says airports are critical to the economy.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Confusing stay-home message clarified
Stay home means just that, say authorities as beach & cycling trips ruled out in lockdown.
Coronavirus live: Racial abuse in NZ; US now epicentre, New York may be quarantined
Top officials are calling for calm after reports of online racial abuse.
Govt scraps import tax of Covid-19 testing kits and soap
Certain medical and hygiene products now exempt.
Lockdown day 3 – 83 new cases of Covid-19; total 451
Twelve people are in hospital, including two in intensive care – one on a ventilator.
Coronavirus live: Date with destiny - the day we'll know if lockdown is working
Thousands of cases expected, but lockdown may be lifted if transmission chain is broken.
Ardern to health workers: You will always have protective gear
Supply of masks is not the issue, Ardern said, but the distribution needs tightening up.
Air NZ staff among cases of coronavirus - rules for leaving house clarified
Better personal protection equipment (PPE) measures are expected to be announced.
Ardern and Robertson's strong warning for lockdown wage rule rorters
The pair wants the names of employers and businesses abusing the subsidy scheme.
PM's lockdown message: Don't head to the beach (like the Aussies)
PM Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson to update the nation.
Lockdown crackdown: Driver faces charges after being stopped twice
Government has vowed to clamp down on anyone taking advantage of the Covid-19 crisis.
PM demands names of landlords flouting lockdown rules + Listen Live: Newstalk ZB
Ardern also said she was relieved at mosque shooter's guilty pleas.
Coronavirus: Workers in essential services say they feel unsafe
Companies flouting lockdown rules could suffer lasting reputational damage, expert says.