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Already reeling before the announcement of a nationwide lockdown, some hospitality businesses are now worried about their long-term viability.

The Ministry of Health says ICUs can more than triple their capacity immediately despite the units reporting widespread understaffing and workers speaking of burn-out.

More iwi are planning to close their tribal borders in the fight against Covid-19, despite warnings from police doing so is illegal.

BusinessNZ estimates at least 10 percent of the county's workforce will start working from home today because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Australia has announced a crackdown on gatherings which will see the closure of indoor venues, including pubs, clubs, sporting and religious venues from midday tomorrow in response to the coronavirus…

The Canberra Raiders didn't give any charity to the Warriors as they scored a 20-6 win in their National Rugby League game on the Gold Coast.

In today's sports news - Former Milan defender Maldini and son infected with coronavirus, Hamilton says he's fine, and expulsion confirmed for Tongan NRL.

In these Covid-19-stricken times, after some advice? We're here for you. Whether it's how to social distance, or how to support your favourite artists, we've got some tips for you. Video

The Covid-19 coronavirus situation is changing fast, and it can be hard to keep up at times. Here's what happened on 21 March.

The head of Grey Power Nelson says half of its almost 7000 members have no internet, and have relied on vital health updates via television and radio.

Sydney's Bondi Beach has been closed after beachgoers exceeded the 500-people gathering limit.

The PM has announced a four-level Covid-19 alert system, and asked over-70s and those with compromised immune systems to stay at home as much as possible. Video

The next few months, maybe year, years are going to be hard but I also hope they are going to make New Zealanders more empathetic people.

The government is stepping in to help protect Air New Zealand from the turmoil caused by Covid-19, providing up to $900 million in loans. Video

New Zealanders stranded overseas say government intervention is their "only hope" of returning home amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Just a couple of days into his isolation, unwell RNZ reporter Max Towle's Covid-19 test request is turned down as he fights boredom and low motivation.

Hundreds of green-costumed University of Otago students are celebrating St Patrick's Day despite requests to limit large parties in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Want to get up to speed on the need-to-know developments in the Covid-19 outbreak from today? Here, we detail what's happened, and what's being done about it.

The tourism industry is warning it is in survival mode, with businesses already feeling the effects of the latest travel restrictions looking ahead to the government's support package.

The Ministry of Health says there have been no further confirmed or suspected cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. Video

Germany will impose temporary controls on its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg on Monday to stop coronavirus spreading.

Businesses in Akaroa are worried they will find it hard to survive the abrupt end to the cruise ship season due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Every Briton over the age of 70 will be told "within the coming weeks" to stay at home for an extended period to shield them from coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.

From today every traveller who lands in New Zealand is being met by a health official at the airport with instructions on how to manage two weeks in isolation. Audio