WorldOver 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virusA fifth of the world's population was being urged to stay at home to combat pandemic.23 Mar 04:41 PM
New ZealandAuckland Grammar backs closing schools nowAuckland Grammar backs school closures, but other principals say wait.23 Mar 12:00 AM
Aged careRetirement village posts security guards at gatesSummerset has ramped up security around its retirement villages.22 Mar 10:09 PM
WorldItalian virus death toll nears China's as outbreak spreadsThe Chinese city of Wuhan, where coronavirus first took hold, has no new domestic cases.19 Mar 05:23 PM
New ZealandOnline scams, abuse and bullying predicted to riseNetsafe has already had reports of xenophobic abuse and social- media pile-ons.19 Mar 02:22 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 ZealandCoronavirus: Busting myths about the global pandemicThe World Health Organisation puts some of the stranger theories to bed.17 Mar 08:13 PM
WorldChaos at European borders as people struggle to get home amid coronavirusThe closures have stopped not only people but also needed goods.17 Mar 07:38 PM
WorldDear corona diary - what it's like to be illKaroline Preisler is giving regular updates with the hashtag #coronadiary.17 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Take paracetamol, not ibuprofen, WHO warnsThe WHO investigating after reports the anti-inflammatory could make symptoms worse.17 Mar 06:36 PM
TravelCoronavirus: Tips for cleaning your gear post-travellingWorried the coronavirus came home with you? What to do with your suitcase contents.12 Mar 06:19 PM
New ZealandLast Provincial Growth Fund cash should go towards Covid-19 response: NationalThere is $645m worth of PGF funding left – National says spend it on the Covid-19 response11 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Ardern will keep shaking hands amid pandemic declaration'I know that I also am really frequent with my hand washing.'11 Mar 10:09 PM
WorldCoronavirus: World Health Organisation officially declares a pandemicCoronavirus crisis now a pandemic, but WHO has warned against "unreasonable fear".11 Mar 06:04 PM
WorldCoronavirus: What is a pandemic?Comment: Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Rebecca Fischer explains.11 Mar 05:50 PM
New ZealandThird Covid-19 case confirmed: PM has 'every faith' in health systemPM says it's safe to go out to dinner, but stay home if you are sick.04 Mar 09:32 PM
World'We are very vulnerable': Virus passes new milestoneWHO expert says the virus has the ability to infect a "huge number of people".04 Mar 05:39 PM
New Zealand'Bullied' family in isolation, Kiwi officials to contact 100 passengersOne hundred passengers were on board the two domestic flights taken by the infected woman.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus classroom fears: Agency wants halt on foreign teachersWill fear of travelling trump NZ as safe haven for overseas teachers?01 Mar 04:30 AM
BusinessCoronavirus: Supermarkets working overtime to re-stock after panic buyingShopper says it was as if people were 'stocking up for the apocalypse'.29 Feb 09:09 PM
World'Deeply concerning': Globe battles outbreak as cases multiply outside ChinaThere's been a key change in the number of virus cases being reported around the world.26 Feb 04:43 PM
WorldHidden in plain view: Experts fear invisible spread of coronavirusEurope's open borders could prove deadly as experts warn virus can spread invisibly.25 Feb 05:47 PM
WorldStruck down: Iran's anti-coronavirus chief has the virusIraj Harirchi had spoken at a news conference on Monday, showing signs of illness.25 Feb 04:43 PM
World79,000 ill: Virus spreads its tentacles from Asia to Europe and the MideastDespite showing signs of stabilising in China, worries are growing elsewhere.24 Feb 05:56 PM
WorldGet us off this virus ship, say angry BritonsPassengers on the Diamond Princess are urging the UK government to evacuate them.15 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandHow coronavirus could affect our universitiesExtension of travel ban for people entering from mainland China will affect students.15 Feb 10:21 PM
WorldCoronavirus officially named Covid-19World Health Organisation says the focus is on halting spread as death toll passes 1000.11 Feb 05:10 PM
New ZealandMeasles shame: Govt to announce vaccine catch-up campaignThe Government's pushing back at claims NZ exported measles to the Pacific Islands.09 Feb 07:19 PM
WorldChinese whistleblower doctor dies from coronavirusDr Li Wenliang was one of the first to raise the alarm. Now his fate is uncertain.06 Feb 04:35 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Death toll pales in comparison to China's daily road deathsMore than 700 lives are claimed in car accidents every day in China.04 Feb 10:14 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Students seek fee refunds after travel banStudent leader says international students are treated as "cash cows".04 Feb 05:24 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua school principals wary of coronavirus scareRotorua school principals speak out about Coronavirus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Feb 08:35 PM
WorldHow new virus became a global epidemicIn two months the coronavirus went from one case in China to a deadly epidemic.02 Feb 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coronavirus outbreak needs informed, serious responseEditorial: Face masks provide no protection, according to the Director-General of Health.31 Jan 04:00 PM