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

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

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

New data shows a significant increase in "family harm" incidents across the country, since the commencement of Alert level 4 lockdown on March 26th. Counties... Keep Reading

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

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

Those who are able to work are back on the clock after the long weekend, while the government is preparing for life under alert level 3. Follow RNZ's blog for the latest developments. Keep Reading

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

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

Almost two-thirds of NZers are willing to have lockdown extended so COVID-19 can be eradicated, a new survey has found. Keep Reading

Schools have been told to prepare to reopen for some but not all of their students on April 29 - but principals are still uncertain what reopening will l Keep Reading

The accommodation will be available for up to three months at four motels across the region. Keep Reading

"The lending criteria is the same, if not worse, than what it was before COVID." Keep Reading

"You just have to be careful jumping over the electric fence." Keep Reading

Among other news, another 18 cases of Covid-19 were revealed - the lowest daily number in three weeks. Keep Reading

The country's arts development agency is pulling together a $16 million emergency response package by re-allocating its current funding. Keep Reading

There are 18 new confirmed and probable cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, and no further deaths. Keep Reading

Doctors suspect coronavirus, but the 80-year-old is too frail to test. Keep Reading

Police and the Aviation Security Service are teaming up to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 lockdown and provide community... Keep Reading