New Zealand'We are risking our lives to save others': Hospital staff rally for better PPEHealth care workers express major concerns with Ministry of Health's PPE guidelines.30 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandWorst-case scenario: 14,000 could die if Covid-19 spreads out of control in NZA team of Otago Uni researchers have provided the modelling to the Ministry of Health30 Mar 07:16 PM
WorldSetbacks and opportunities as virus hits hardThe pandemic has blasted illusions, particularly about rich nations' abilities to cope.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow one NZ hospital is preparing for a coronavirus outbreak as bad as in ItalyHealth authorities are preparing for an outbreak similar to those in Italy and New York.30 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: What is NZ's Plan B?If its elimination strategy fails, NZ could try to push the Covid-19 peak into next year.29 Mar 11:56 PM
New ZealandNew photo shows triage tents for influx of coronavirus patientsTents arrived at an Auckland hospital to keep carriers away from staff and patients29 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ's first death - victim named as hospitals clear decksThe Prime Minister will chair a full Cabinet meeting today but most will join remotely.29 Mar 06:51 PM
WorldInside a major New York City hospital battling coronavirusThe virus is confronting doctors in unexpected ways.28 Mar 08:27 PM
New ZealandUrgent preparations: Hospitals order tents to treat virus patientsUrgent preparations are being made for an expected influx of patients.28 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandGiving birth in a pandemic: 'It was a surreal, weird time'"It was nerve-wracking... there's people everywhere with hand sanitiser and wearing masks"28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors having to wear own clothes: 'Stop stealing our scrubs'Doctors at risk of coronavirus after gear taken - staff suspected26 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandNot enough protective medical gear available despite govt assurances, supplier saysThe supply of protective gowns for medical workers at the Covid-19 frontline is in turmoil26 Mar 06:22 PM
New ZealandEntire hospitals could be cleared to treat coronavirus casesDedicating hospitals to Covid-19 patients is being considered if the situation worsens.26 Mar 04:05 PM
New Zealand'Incredible' builders work around the clock to ready hospitalsThe number of special rooms to treat Covid-19 patients has surged in a matter of weeks.25 Mar 09:05 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Government will fund care for essential workers' kidsBarnardos and Porse will provide home-based care for essential workers' kids.25 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandICU capacity revealed as elective surgeries and outpatients scaled downThere are currently just 153 ICU beds in NZ public hospitals, but DHBs aim to triple that.24 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': Nurse slams Wilson Parking for $19 chargeShe was charged $19 for parking after working all day at Auckland City Hospital.24 Mar 07:03 PM
New ZealandNurse's heartfelt post about Covid-19 reality for healthcare workersSome healthcare workers fighting Covid-19 are worried they will lose their homes.24 Mar 05:12 AM
New ZealandWorst-case virus disaster: NZ may have been spared in 'nick of time' - expertAfter a two-week lag, NZ will start seeing whether its unprecedented lockdown has worked.24 Mar 04:55 AM
New ZealandThousands of surgeries cancelled for Covid-19 lockdownNationwide all planned care, including surgery will be postponed, Auckland DHB says.23 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandHospital staff seek accommodation away from family"Hospitals being completely overwhelmed means that people die of heart attacks, strokes."23 Mar 07:39 PM
New ZealandKiwis seek drug hailed by Donald TrumpPeople have been hospitalised overseas after chloroquine overdoses.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ hospitals could treble ICU capacity to meet Covid-19 surgeNZ hospitals racing to treble ICU capacity against threat of a Covid-19 patient overload.23 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: ICU overload risks 'thousands' more NZ deaths - modelICU bed overload could mean the difference between thousands dying, NZ model suggests.21 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandHospitals puts strict limits on number of visitorsChecks outside emergency department front entrance to prevent the spread of coronavirus.21 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists to trial drug on Kiwi patients to combat coronavirusAnti-viral agents for HIV and malaria may offer a "bridge" until Covid-19 vaccine arrives.20 Mar 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDo more, say Nats, as New Zealand ramps up virus testsVirus test delays in the provinces as the National Party demands more be done.20 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandPeople urged not to use ED waiting room as a shortcutInfection control measures at Wellington Regional Hospital are being put at risk.19 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandHow do we keep older Kiwis safe during coronavirus pandemic?New Zealanders are being urged to pick up the phone and call their elderly loved ones.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Series of managed peaks': NZ's best bet for Covid-19 spreadHealth boss says a series of controllable peaks would be best way for NZ to manage spread.18 Mar 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAvoiding Italy's fate - and how we cope when the virus hits NZCan we stop coronavirus? What happens if it gets through anyway? David Fisher reports.18 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Private hospitals to help Covid-19 patient overflow"We are as useful as the public hospital a kilometre away."18 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ's ICU capacity well behind comparable nationsNew Zealand has nearly half the intensive care bed capacity per population as Australia.18 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandHospitals look to cut elective surgery, convert theatres to ICUsAnaesthetic machines in theatres could be used as life support for coronavirus victims.17 Mar 05:40 PM
