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Retail is moving fast to get ready for new restrictions for level 2 lockdown.
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One's gone from 1800 lambing ewes to zero. Another's watched his native trees wither.
Life in level 2: Essential guide - the rules and all you need to know
The Government has unveiled what life will look like under alert level 2.
Audrey Young: An untidy week for PM as Covid response starts to fray
Jacinda Ardern's lockdown never looked less kind.
Winston Peters scolds China's NZ Ambassador – 'listen to your master'
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Popping the bubbles: Malls, cafes, schools open in level 2, domestic travel allowed
Jacinda Ardern on alert level 2 life, and Ashley Bloomfield on the latest number of cases.
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"Covid-19 has uncovered the reality of how truly we care about the vulnerable."
Finance Minister's warning: Deficits for 'extended period'; debt at all-time high
Robertson revealed the Govt will be running deficits for an "extended period" of time.
Ashley Bloomfield on what level 2 looks like
Ministry has halved the time taken from first symptoms to isolating 80% of close contacts.
Level 2: 'Open our mall' - co-owner blasts Govt, warns of 'political suicide' if rules not eased
Cabinet will make its decisions as to whether NZ is ready to move from level 3 on Monday.
Zoom face-off: Bridges lashes out at Bloomfield, how health boss replied
Members of the public shared their heartbreaking stories of suffering during lockdown.
Life at level 2: A sneak preview - how much freedom will we get?
At level 2, boaties can hit the water and libraries, museums and cinemas can all reopen.
Derek Cheng: The problem hindering Jacinda Ardern's big call on Monday
We are still in the dark on many questions that Covid data should be able to answer.
Private schools charging full fees claim $11.7m in Govt wage subsidy
Private schools say the loss of international students during lockdown has hit them hard.
Winston Peters risks wrath of China over Taiwan comments
Peters calls for full Taiwanese membership of the World Health Organisation.
Simon Bridges' plan to help businesses recover from Covid-19
GST refunds form a central part of National's plan for recovery.
Costco executives to talk to Twyford as $100m project plans progress
Twyford described Costco as an important player in the retail market.
Watch live: Stop playing 'Russian roulette' with our kids - educator's message to Govt
'We need to stop playing Russian roulette with our children' - Early Childhood Council
Bloomfield v Hosking: 'We do have a heart'; Kiwis zero in on level 2 rules, travel ban may ease
PM lauds zero new cases yesterday but warns it says nothing about the success of level 3.
NZ's strong sense of unity shown during lockdown could be lost
The social unity shown in New Zealand during lockdown could be under threat
Exclusive: Leaked emails reveal police unease over their lockdown powers, actions
Commissioners warning the police have little or no power to enforce the lockdown.
Too soon? Level 2 rules decided today, start may be delayed
However, Kiwis' complacency could hinder further relaxation of lockdown conditions.
As Covid-19 threat fades, what have we learned?
EDITORIAL: The outbreak and our response needs to be studied from all angles.
Analysis: Don't like weed? Why that shouldn't be a factor in your cannabis vote
You may want to vote based on your own cannabis experience. But that's the wrong approach.
Six new Covid cases: Should we be concerned? Expert speaks
Two more clusters have been closed but new cases have jumped.
'Real Kiwi bloke': Family mourn 'rough diamond' Covid-19 victim; 6 new cases as death toll hits 20
The latest Covid-19 victim will be remembered as "a real Kiwi bloke", his family say.
$3b tax relief package 'eases the pain, but not a cure'
Package a big help but it's slow and clumsy warns bar owner.
Audrey Young: Winston Peters no longer playing Happy Families
COMMENT: The slavish adherence to Jacinda Ardern has begun to weaken under alert level 3.
Too relaxed: Are we living a level-1 lifestyle in a level-3 world?
As the number of new confirmed cases drops, so does NZers' concern.
Govt blasts banks, will provide $100k loans to virus-hit businesses
Finance Minister Grant Robertson chides banks for failing to help businesses.
Reeferendum: Full details of how legal cannabis market would work revealed
Govt releases the final draft of its proposed framework for legal personal cannabis.
Leaked poll: National under 30%, Labour at 55%, Ardern's approval rating soars
The numbers would mean Labour has enough support to govern alone.