Mike Sanford

Many of us see their faces or hear their voices daily as they lead the country during the fight against Covid-19, a virus that has infected more than 750,000 people around the world – including 647 in New Zealand. Here’s what we know about the people who have joined key politicians to become the fac

New Zealand has been able to procure a “large number” of ventilators from international suppliers, even as global demand for the life-saving machines is soaring. Andrew Stapleton, an intensive care doctor who has been helping lead the search, said the country had tapped trading partners and used “wi

A bright spot is emerging in the economic gloom with New Zealand’s largest company Fonterra saying it is in good financial heart and expects to remain so during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief executive Miles Hurrell told RNZ that the global dairy giant, owned by its 10,000 farmers, was expecting the m

It’s great to help your neighbours but care should be taken. Neighbourhood Support is worried some well-meaning New Zealanders are putting themselves at risk and others in danger without realising it during the lockdown. Chief Executive Tess Casey says there is a huge amount of misinformation circul

There are 15 new confirmed Southern DHB COVID-19 cases.  This is made up of 9 new reported cases on 30 March, and 6 new reported cases on 31 March. The total number of Southern cases is now 98. This includes 97 confirmed cases and one probable case. This means Southern DHB has the highest number […]

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is giving the latest post-Cabinet media briefing as the government continues to respond to Covid-19. The Ministry of Health says there are now 14 significant clusters of Covid-19 in New Zealand, 9 more than yesterday. The new clusters include an Air Force rugby team vis

Emergency Management Southland has activated free telephone and online contacts to ensure Southlanders get the support they need during the Covid-19 lockdown. The Southland Emergency Coordination Centre has been preparing for increased welfare needs and, as of 7am, activated its emergency contacts.

The State of National Emergency has been extended for another seven days. It was put in place last week as New Zealand prepared to go into a level 4 alert and can be extended as many times as necessary. Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare says extending it ensures the government has all the powers n