Govt to bolster MSD for likely benefit numbers spike
Unemployment is expected to jump significantly – as is the number of benefit seekers.
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Coronavirus: What you need to know about Friday's big developments
Catch up on the big coronavirus stories of the day - in New Zealand and overseas.
Kiwis to find out this week whether lockdown will be extended
Cases have levelled off in an early sign the lockdown appears to be working.
David Clark scolded: 'We don't want the Health Minister out mountain biking'
Clark drove to a bike track during lockdown and 'got it wrong', Finance Minister says
Coronavirus: GPs lose jobs, work for free as cash-flow dries up
The primary care sector says it is sinking, as there is no cash-flow during lockdown.
Watch: No CPR given to Covid-19 patients, 71 new cases today
The new cases bring the total number of Covid-19 cases in NZ to 868.
Speaker Mallard defends almost daily cycling trips in lockdown
Trevor Mallard insists he is following the Government's advice.
The problem with the Government's Covid-19 WhatsApp group
COMMENT: Social media is a great way to say exactly what you want to say, with no filters.
Up to 100,000 trapped foreign nationals heading home – Peters
The departure plan of overseas citizens trapped in NZ could benefit 100,000 foreigners.
Global cases top 1m: No sign yet that NZ has lethal virus under control
Repatriation flights for stranded visitors have been given clearance as essential travel.
The yawning gap between Ardern, Bloomfield and Bush and why it matters
PM does herself no favours by undermining herself at a time when public trust is critical.
Coronavirus: Government throws Covid-19 affected essential workers a lifeline
A new scheme gives some certainty to essential workers susceptible to Covid-19.
Coronavirus: PM unveils leave scheme for essential workers
PM unveils leave scheme for essential workers, launches Covid-19 WhatsApp group.
Coronavirus: Eagle helicopter's close eye on lockdown flouters
Just what is the police Eagle helicopter doing to help cops during the pandemic patrols?
Outgoing Police Commissioner opens up about police bias, tragedy
Mike Bush hanging up hat after 42 years but stays in Covid-19 response team.
89 new coronavirus cases - highest daily rise yet
The Director-General of Health and the Police Commissioner are providing a Covid-19 update
'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.