Author: Reuters

British regional airline Flybe collapsed on Thursday after a plunge in travel demand, making the long-struggling carrier one of the first big corporate casualties of the coronavirus outbreak.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2020/03/coronavirus-british-airline-flybe-goes-under-as-ticket-sales-dry-up.html
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Author: Garry White

Assessing the short-term impact of the coronavirus on equity markets is extremely challenging, if not impossible.

World leaders and central bankers have offered soothing words and financial support, but the progress of the virus and the economic impact of containment measures cannot be calculated with any degree of certainty.

Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12314726
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Author: Hannah Martin

There are concerns for future hospital staffing levels after it was revealed 43 Waitematā District Health Board workers have self-isolated after treating a woman suspected of having coronavirus. 

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/120099624/coronavirus-43-waitemat-dhb-hospital-staff-put-in-isolation-over-probable-case
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Author: Dan Satherley

A fifth New Zealand case of the coronavirus COVID-19 has been confirmed, Ministry of Health officials said on Saturday afternoon. 

She is a woman in her 40s, and is the partner of third confirmed case. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-fifth-nz-case-confirmed.html
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Author: SHANE MILLER

CANZUK would see free movement, trade, and foreign policy cooperation between the 4 nations. Now that Britain is finally out of the European Union, there are calls for Canada to do more to strengthen ties with its traditional ally.

Conservative MP and leadership candidate Erin O’Toole says instead of putting effort into such endeavours as pursuing a seat at the U.N. Security Council, Canada “should be focused on coordinating with our allies and re-stimulating those alliances.”

Article: https://www.theepochtimes.com/post-brexit-push-afoot-to-create-new-alliance-between-canada-uk-australia-new-zealand_3256396.html
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Babcock International is set to become a leading provider of High Frequency (HF) radio communications services to New Zealand and its international ‘Five Eyes’ allies following the awarding of a key contract.

Article: https://defpost.com/babcock-awarded-key-hf-communications-contract-in-new-zealand/
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Author: Richard Chin

Don't panic, we're told. The risk is low to most people. You don't need a mask unless you're sick or a health care provider. The common flu kills more people.

On the other hand: This thing is spreading. The deaths are mounting. The end is nowhere in sight.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/120057918/theres-a-reason-why-youre-so-freaked-out-by-the-coronavirus
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A doctor is telling the country to calm down and stop panic-buying. 

Pharmac is placing temporary dispensing limits on Government-funded paracetamol from Monday, with the outbreak of COVID-19 starting to interrupt supply chains.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-doctor-warns-against-panic-buying-paracetamol.html
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