How New Zealand almost collapsed during Covid | Stuff.co.nz

We were closer to collapse than most Kiwis ever realised. As the country rushed into Level 4, the public message was calm and clear. But behind closed doors, scientists and officials were clashing over what to do next. Should schools stay open? How far should elimination go? And just how fragile was the system meant to protect us? In Episode Three of Quarantine Nation, we revisit the frantic early days of lockdown - when testing capacity was only days from grinding to a halt, and critical decisions were being debated in real time. How close did the strategy come to unravelling? All eight episodes are out now. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/quarantinenation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzstuff