Covid 19

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help deliver food packs to children's homes in Auckland and Wellington.

The need for an Emergency Control Room has been challenged by Westland mayor Bruce Smith.

Whānau who rely on kaimoana for food are urging the government to relax the lockdown fishing ban.

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.

A start-up of young engineers - assisted by experts - are rushing to design a low-cost ventilator they hope to mass produce.

Nearly a full week into lockdown, testing criteria were broadened, more ventilators were found and help was found for those with nowhere to go.

Authorities are tracing clusters, counting deaths, and have opened a pop-up clinic on Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach.

The world has not faced a bigger challenge since WWII, the UN Secretary General warns.

Legal advocate Ashleigh Fechney says employees and employers will need to work together to make sure the wage subsidy scheme works properly.

Queenstown's Mayor says he is incensed about a party at a backpackers hostel last night, despite the country being in 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.

More New Zealanders in their 20s have Covid-19 than any other age group, Ministry of Health figures show.

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.

Tonga's week-long national lockdown began on Sunday as authorities strive to keep the country Covid-19 free.

North Korea has fired what appears to be ballistic missiles in another flurry of launches.

Swedes are enjoying spring gatherings and getting outdoors, and take a 'personal-responsibility' approach to coronavirus precautions.

Wellington Night Shelter guests have been given an upgrade, to help them self-isolate.

Companies have been confirming their 'essential services' status on the market today, as the country prepares to enter alert level 4 - essentially a lockdown - from tomorrow morning.