Worry over burnt-out and understaffed Intensive Care Units
MOH says it can more than triple their capacity immediately.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNZ Government
Live: Strong police presence at supermarkets, long queues
Tens of thousands of lives at stake, PM says, as country heads for nationwide lockdown.
Hosking: Panic-buying and general stupidity letting NZ down
COMMENT: My only real fear at this point is us.
Govt has more fiscal firepower to fight Covid-19, says Roberston
The so far announced $16 billion package is just the beginning of Govt's support spending.
Revealed: The full list of 'essential' businesses that can stay open
Govt reveals which jobs will be among those considered to be 'essential'
Editorial: Ominous virus lessons on action for NZ
WE SAY: Like winter, tougher virus restrictions were inevitably coming.
Coronavirus: Emergency help for 1.5m tenants
Emergency tenancy measures "during this difficult time".
Financial support in place for all Kiwis during coronavirus lockdown: Grant Robertson
The wage subsidy scheme has almost doubled as NZ prepares for alert level 4.
NZ going into lockdown - what happens next
The Government will put NZ in nationwide lockdown to try stop the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: What will alert level 4 mean for NZ?
New Zealand will move to Covid-19 alert level 4 in 48 hours.
National puts campaign on hold, supports Govt on virus fight
"We want to do all we can to protect the lives and livelihoods of New Zealanders."
Hosking: If we want to beat coronavirus, shut NZ down. Now.
COMMENT: The Government are too slow, and no one is listening.
Reserve Bank beginning GFC-era $30b spending spree
The RBNZ will begin a quantitative easing programme for the first time in NZ's history
Coronavirus crisis: Thousands of job cuts coming
The Chamber of Commerce says job cuts are coming and has urged the Government to do more.
Coronavirus: What you need to know about Sunday's developments
New Zealand now has 66 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Bars still heaving despite social distancing warnings
Just hours after PM urged people to keep a safe distance, young revellers took to bars.
Govt asks competition watchdog to be more flexible amid Covid-19
Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi has written to the Commerce Commission with a request.
'Leave nothing to chance' – former PM's Covid-19 advice to Govt
Helen Clark has some advice for the Govt as it grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic
Govt begins shutting diplomatic posts amid Covid-19 pandemic
A High Commission and an embassy have been temporarily closed due to Covid-19
Govt to spend $56m to support Māori communities hit by Covid-19
The bulk of that funding is for targeted health funding for Māori
Coronavirus alert: NZ at level 2: What it all means - limit travel, over-70s stay home
PM Jacinda Ardern announces a four-stage alert system as NZ unites against coronavirus.
'Someone's not seen much of her mum lately': Clarke Gayford thanks Kiwis
Clarke Gayford has thanked everyone who has been asking after the family.
'Shop normally': PM's message as supermarket shelves empty quickly
Rush on supermarkets after more Covid-19 cases confirmed, new emergency alert system.
Coronavirus: London, UK in lockdown, NZ venues shut as death toll hits 10,000
It took three months to reach 100,000 cases worldwide. The second 100,000 took 12 days.
Coronavirus: New Zealand and Singapore commit to keeping supply chains open
NZ and Singapore have struck a deal to make sure medical supplies aren't held up.
Audrey Young: Govt response should earn public confidence
For once the all-of-government approach is a reality, and more than a slogan.
NZ retains 'ample' spending room: Moody's
Ratings agency says stimulus package is not enough to hurt Government's fiscal strength.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Get PM and ministers up to speed
OPINION: Forget about flying around the country in a private plane to make announcements.
Social calendar turned upside down? Suck it up. It's better than dying
Wedding, overseas trip, pub crawl and gig all cancelled? Get over it.
Coronavirus: Govt considers letting thousands of migrant workers stay in NZ
Many migrant workers are grappling with the reality of NZ's now closed borders.
Govt to spend $113m on East Coast forestry Covid-19 support plan
Some $100 million will go towards redeploying forestry workers in the region.
Hosking: Isolated MPs show how bloated Parliament is
COMMENT: When they're self-isolating, be honest, does anyone actually miss them?
Live - Coronavirus: Air NZ's $900m lifeline from Govt; PM on why schools are open
Life has changed. The borders are shut to all tourists and large gatherings are banned.
Coronavirus: Defence Force and Air NZ planes in the works to bring Kiwis offshore home
"Every option we've got, we'll have in the sky," Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.