With Treasury analysts producing doomsday scenarios, Jacinda Ardern says her government will provide more business support. Keep Reading

The prime minister has confirmed many students will be able to borrow $1000 more on their student loan, while the country deals with the "deadliest day" since the Covid-19 lockdown began. Keep Reading

Itching to pick up the camera even though you’re in lockdown? We’re excited to announce that 48Hours is back this weekend, self-isolation style. So what’s the festival? For the past 18 years, 48Hours has been an annual festival celebrating the best in fast, furious film-making, and even though Keep Reading

More government ministers have come under the scrutiny of parliament's Epidemic Response Committee today where the finance minister discussed the impacts Covid-19 is having on the economy. Keep Reading

New Zealand has four new deaths linked to COVID-19, taking the country's total to nine, the Ministry of Health has announced. There have also been 17 new cases recorded in the country. Eight of those cases are confirmed, while nine are probable. This takes New Zealand's total to 1366. Keep Reading

Figures released by the Ministry of Health show a stark increase in the number of health workers who have contracted Covid-19. Keep Reading

New Zealanders will get a better picture today of the potential economic damage wrought by Covid-19, as the country prepares to move out of alert level 4. Keep Reading

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sent a clear message to DHBs that 'casual' healthcare staff who have had their hours slashed and are struggling to make ends meet should still continue to be paid. Keep Reading

Staffing headaches prompt the relocation of some Christchurch rest home residents Keep Reading

NZ Herald owner working to reduce costs as coronavirus disruption hits. Keep Reading

Stocking shelves at supermarkets for little more than the minimum wage has become a desirable job for airline pilots and tens of thousands of others desperate for work. Keep Reading

It said the decision should be based on protecting people's health. Keep Reading

The government has announced it will bring home New Zealanders from India, and all Kiwis there are being told to consider the flights being organised Keep Reading

Rest homes are now looking at buying their own Covid-19 testing kits after the Ministry of Health refused to test new admissions. Keep Reading

Location data reveals frenzied spending in the lead up to lockdown Keep Reading

Concern is mounting for people who may struggle to pay their power bills. Keep Reading

A fifth person has died from Covid-19 in New Zealand, as the number of new cases remains steady, with 19 new cases. Keep Reading

For all The Spinoff’s latest coverage of Covid-19 see here. Read Siouxsie Wiles’s work here. New Zealand is currently in alert level four. The country is shut down, apart from essential services. For updated official government advice, see here. The Spinoff’s coverage of the Covid-19 outbreak is Keep Reading

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says if and when NZ moves to level 3 it should be considered "a waiting room". Follow our blog for the latest updates. Keep Reading

There were 19 new cases and one death announced on Monday, but opening the borders too soon could bring Covid-19 back, PM warns. Keep Reading

Ardern will release new details about the lower levels on Thursday. Keep Reading

Scammers claim a person's computer has been hacked and they also know their passwords. Keep Reading

"The warmer than average run of weather we had over Easter Weekend is now over for much of NZ." Keep Reading

The number of new cases has dropped and recoveries are on the rise as New Zealand nears three weeks in lockdown. Keep Reading

Jenny McGee's mother said her daughter is an exceptionally friendly person and dedicated nurse. Keep Reading