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Live: 'Muldoon with slogans': Nats slam Ardern, 'inhumane' funeral restrictions
Simon Bridges says it is 'inhumane' to limit funeral, religious gatherings to 10 people.
Bridges v Bloomfield round two: National leader sticks to his guns
The Ministry of Health released a letter today, rebutting concerns raised by Bridges.
We need help to survive: Event company owner tells Government
Event Impressions director Jeff Alexander tells Parliament what the events sector needs.
Focus Live: Health sector to get an extra $3.92 billion over the next four years
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Health Minister David Clark have announced that the health sector will get an extra $3.92 billion over the next four years.
$4 billion injection for health system
Almost $4 billion will be spent on the health system in the wake of Covid-19.
Three new Covid cases as Cabinet decides on level 2
A total of seven nurses at Waitakere Hospital are now infected with Covid-19.
'It would take a whole day' - long delay for basic Covid-19 info
The refusal follows well-documented issues with public health's ability to track cases.
D-day: Cabinet mulls level 2 start, expert warns PM to pause
Top ministers met this morning for an extended Cabinet meeting on taking NZ to level 2.
'Pause for a few more days': Expert's advice to PM
Infectious diseases expert Professor Michael Baker talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.
New Covid-19 case flew back to NZ from the US more than two weeks ago
The woman, in her 20s, returned from the United States on April 25.
Health Minister rejects 'gagging' advice in PM's office memo, reveals $160m budget boost
David Clark's announcement comes just days before Thursday's 'recovery' Budget.
Mandatory isolation review too late for one applicant
The Ministry of Health has come under fire for its handling of exemption requests.
Covid 19 compliance checks on isolating close contacts now occurring daily
Five of the eight recommendations to improve contact tracing are now complete.
Two new cases of Covid-19 today - including another nurse
How many new cases of Covid-19 are there today?
Elective backlog: Māori and Pacific patients could be prioritised
Māori and Pacific often among "the first to miss out at times of high demand," DHBs say.
Ministry review overturns some rejected isolation exemption requests
A High Court case prompted another look at applications for isolation exemptions.
How to handle a Covid-19 cluster - the rest home that saved lives
Atawhai Assisi Rest Home had the country's first cluster. Now it's clear of the virus.
Focus live: Ashley Bloomfield on contact tracing
Focus Live: NZ Herald Political reporter Derek Cheng speaks to director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield after an audit by infectious diseases specialist Dr Ayesha Verrall.
New focus for further ramping up of Covid-19 testing
Testing for Covid-19 is set to be ramped up further
Life in level 2: Essential guide - the rules and all you need to know
The Government has unveiled what life will look like under alert level 2.
School playgrounds, sports, assemblies resume
Toys, sandpits and other currently banned delights will be allowed again.
First Matamata cluster case had returned from Ireland
Matamata cluster began with a person travelling from Ireland to NZ and visiting bar.
What does our Covid-19 reaction say about how we could respond to legal euthanasia?
"Covid-19 has uncovered the reality of how truly we care about the vulnerable."
Expert: 'Mass masking' should be part of level 2
Epidemiologist says NZ should follow Taiwan and wear masks in public during level 2.
Zoom face-off: Bridges lashes out at Bloomfield, how health boss replied
Members of the public shared their heartbreaking stories of suffering during lockdown.
Life at level 2: A sneak preview - how much freedom will we get?
At level 2, boaties can hit the water and libraries, museums and cinemas can all reopen.
'I felt like I was killing him': Dying dad left alone for 10 days
"It was absolutely disgusting my dad was left alone in hospital," daughter says.
'No physical distancing' at hospital where nurses infected, says witness
A review into how the nurses were infected is due on Friday.
Fruit and veges welcome sight for foodbanks
United Produce started providing produce boxes during lockdown and doesn't want to stop.
Bloomfield v Hosking: 'We do have a heart'; Kiwis zero in on level 2 rules, travel ban may ease
PM lauds zero new cases yesterday but warns it says nothing about the success of level 3.
Judge allows son to visit dying dad in lockdown, PM orders review of refusals
Son opens up on 'eight days of battling and about 36 hours to spare' before father died.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on zero cases today, level 2 rules and a trans-Tasman travel bubble
PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand can take heart from there being no new coronavirus cases today. But she says it reflects the success of the lockdown rather than actions during level three.
Focus Live: No new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand
There are no new cases of coronavirus in New Zealand today. It is the first time in almost six weeks that testing has not uncovered a single case across a 24 hour period.