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Move to level 3 measures comes as PM says efforts continue towards eliminating Covid-19Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand has started to relax its strict lockdown, with residents able to travel to work, spend more t…
Sex workers have spent decades working with the government. This has proved life-saving during the Covid-19 crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe week before New Zealand went into full lockdown on 26 March, Lana*, 28, ha…
It’s likely Covid-19 originated in bats, scientists say. But did it then spread to pangolins and humans?Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn the public mind, the origin story of coronavirus seems well fixed: in late 2019 someo…
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says ‘under no circumstances’ should Kiwis inject themselves with bleach as country eases lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand’s most senior public health official has refused to respond t…
Foreign policy chief urged to explain claims that report was altered under pressure from BeijingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe European Union’s foreign policy chief is facing questions over allegations that a report abo…
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No new patients in city at centre of pandemic but fears over new infections persistCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic began, has discharged all of its coronavirus patien…
Ahead of move to level-3 lockdown, PM says country must remain vigilant Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has said the country has stopped the “widespread, undetected community tra…
Monday’s midnight change to level-3 restrictions will allow some venues to reopen, including restaurants offering deliveryCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor the past few weeks, a box of KFC fried chicken has been sitting in…
Iran reports 96 more deaths; Spain’s death toll shows slight rise; Germany calls for ‘very careful’ easing of lockdown; New Zealand says ‘worst is over’Halt destruction of nature or suffer worse pandemics – scientistNew Zealand says virus ‘eliminated’ …
WHO clarifies ‘immunity passport’ advice; global deaths pass 200,000; Russia case tally passes 80,000; Sweden’s deputy prime-minster admits problems with strategyTrump says briefings ‘not worth the effort’ after disinfectant debacleGlobal report: death…
As rumours persist that ruler is in poor health, satellite images emerge showing train parked at Wonsan’s ‘leadership station’ A special train possibly belonging to the North Korean ruler, Kim Jong-un, has been spotted at a resort town, according to sa…
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreakFollow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updatesKey developments in the global coronavirus outbreak today include: Continue reading…
Beijing has drawn accusations it is using the distraction of the coronavirus pandemic to advance regional interests. Here are some examplesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageChina has been accused of using the coronavirus pande…