Covid 19
Covid-19: What happened on 11 April
Today the global death toll from Covid-19 passed 100,000, and the third and fourth deaths related to the virus in New Zealand were announced.
NZers on Covid-19 stricken cruise ship in Uruguay on their way home
A group of New Zealanders stranded on a Covid-19 stricken cruise ship off the coast of South America are on their way home.
Last NZ soldiers to serve in Iraq to head home after isolation
New Zealand soldiers whose base in Iraq was hit by rockets are being reunited with their families, starting today.
Millions file for unemployment: 'From anxiety to frustration to defeat'
In the US, 16.8 million filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March, creating an overwhelming backlog in applications.
"The plan is working"
NZ is down to just 29 new cases and plans are underway to start moving down from Level Four. But new modelling suggests the lockdown may need to be extended an extra week or two to fully eradicate the… Audio
Taxi and Uber drivers face safety challenges under lockdown
Taxis drivers working during lockdown are facing challenges to keep themselves and their passengers safe, and rideshare service drivers face extra problems. Audio
Kids will get Eat My Lunch at home during Covid-19 lockdown
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help deliver food packs to children's homes in Auckland and Wellington.
Westland mayor challenges need for Emergency Control Room
The need for an Emergency Control Room has been challenged by Westland mayor Bruce Smith.
Covid-19: Isolated communities want permission to fish
Whānau who rely on kaimoana for food are urging the government to relax the lockdown fishing ban.
Why does the heart find isolation so hard?
On paper staying at home sounds simple, so why does it feel so hard? After one week of lockdown, psychologists say it's normal for people to be feeling trapped and isolated.
Covid-19: The grim crisis in Europe's care homes
News is emerging of growing numbers of deaths from coronavirus in care homes across Europe.
India's race to build a low-cost ventilator
A start-up of young engineers - assisted by experts - are rushing to design a low-cost ventilator they hope to mass produce.
Covid-19: Developments on Wednesday
Nearly a full week into lockdown, testing criteria were broadened, more ventilators were found and help was found for those with nowhere to go.
Australia's Covid-19 cases slow, but 'we can't relax'
Authorities are tracing clusters, counting deaths, and have opened a pop-up clinic on Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach.
Covid-19: 'Greatest test since World War Two', says UN chief
The world has not faced a bigger challenge since WWII, the UN Secretary General warns.
Opinion: Don't panic, employment law hasn't changed
Legal advocate Ashleigh Fechney says employees and employers will need to work together to make sure the wage subsidy scheme works properly.
Covid-19: Queenstown mayor 'incensed' over hostel party
Queenstown's Mayor says he is incensed about a party at a backpackers hostel last night, despite the country being in lockdown.
Domestic harm experts say be kind during lockdown
With families in close quarters for the four week lockdown, experts expect an increase in family harm, and are asking everyone to keep safe and be kind.
Covid-19: Elderly and young less likely to have it, so far
More New Zealanders in their 20s have Covid-19 than any other age group, Ministry of Health figures show.
A neighbourhood gone quiet, how we're coping in lockdown
Under the level 4 alert lockdown, the country's gone quiet, but behind every door, people are dealing with one of the most extraordinary and frightening events in our country's history.
