Council will have to borrow significantly and look at service cuts to avoid rates hikes.

More people can get tested under new criteria, but doctor says it's still not enough.

Wellington-based Justice Susan Thomas will take over the leadership role in late May.

Council's revenue is drying up, while residents and businesses are crying out for help.

Waikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.

Concern Wellingtonians flocking to the city's recreation hotspots pose lockdown risk.

Driver has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Almost 60 passengers finally make their way to Wellington and Christchurch.

The MoH is bumping up bed numbers at Christchurch Hospital's new Hagley building.

The tigers, chimps and otters seem to have noticed the lack of human visitors.

Super-strength locks for healthcare workers on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis.

Adam Lefrancke sends a text to his mum on his way home. She prepares the washing machine.

Police have confirmed the man died at the scene.

The death has brought home the seriousness of this virus, Tania Gibson says.

Gym member who attended a class in Wellington on March 17 tests positive for coronavirus.

3D printer owners have answered the call for 8000 plastic face masks.

Rats will seek shelter in the cooler months- perfect for backyard trapping in lockdown.

Auckland school, cow conference, wedding all suspected clusters.

Harbourmaster warns boaties- 'No matter how nice the weather is, don't be tempted'.

The patron of the wing is Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health.

Killer, who has been denied parole a number of times, 'remains an undue risk'.

"We're all so tired and running on scraps at the hospital because we're working so hard."

Child free zones, French onion soup, Full House, meetings in pyjamas and Marie Kondo.

Wellington's libraries are making thousands of online resources available during lockdown.

Employment lawyer says buying staff loyalty will be crucial to business recovery.

Amid Covid-19 concerns, a surfing franchise has its busiest weekend.

People can best support local businesses when the lockdown ends, says Commerce chief.

A large rates rise will be reviewed in light of the virus.

Council said it was logical to cancel parking charges for the immediate future.

Buses, trains only for essential workers after tomorrow.