Focus live: Post-Cabinet press conference with Chris Hipkins
Post-Cabinet press conference with Chris Hipkins
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Focus Live: 12 new cases of Covid-19 in NZ, 11 in hospital
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay revealed there are 12 new cases of Covid-19 and urged anyone in Auckland that has symptoms to get tested today or this weekend. Video / Pool
National would 'strike Tiwai deal'
Opposition signals it would press Transpower to cut transmission price to smelter.
Woman given 14-day jail sentence for escaping isolation facility
A bereaved mother led her children's escape from facility to attend their father's tangi.
Focus Live: PM Ardern comments after Christchurch gunman sentenced
PM Jacinda Ardern comments after the Christchurch gunman was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Video / Pool
Focus Live: 7 new cases of Covid-19 and mask rules outlined
Health Minister Chris Hipkins and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay revealed there are seven new cases of Covid-19 in NZ and outlined mandatory mask wearing rules starting Monday. Video / Pool
Second Mt Albert Grammar student infected with Covid
A second student at Mt Albert Grammar has been confirmed as having had Covid-19.
Focus Live: Millions to be made available to secure Covid-19 vaccine
PM Jacinda Ardern and Meghan Woods revealed that hundreds of millions of dollars will be provided to help NZ secure a Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available. Video / Mark Mitchell
Cluster disconnect mystery - church, wedding at centre of new tests
Ashley Bloomfield is downplaying the possibility that a new cluster has been found
So you've tested positive for Covid. Here's what happens next
Here's what you need to know, to make one scary thing a little less scary.
Soper: Govt learns the hard way on handling Covid outbreak
COMMENT: The answer is surely bugger all.
Focus: Mosque victims share heartbreaking stories ahead of Thursday's sentence
Victims, survivors and loved ones have continued to deliver moving victim impact statements at the Christchurch High Court. Video / Chris Tarpey
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I no longer trust Govt to keep Covid out
COMMENT: Can you believe that the Government still isn't testing everyone on day 3?
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media on her way into the house
PM Jacinda Ardern says those who refuse Covid-19 testing in isolation will stay in isolation for longer. Video / Mark Mitchell
Five new virus cases and new 'mini-cluster' - wedding guests on alert
Ashley Bloomfield says a 'mini-cluster' has been identified
Ardern and Collins go head-to-head at Question Time
Collins on attack over Government decision to not extend the wage subsidy scheme.
Focus Live: Five new cases of Covid-19 in NZ - Three people in a critical condition in hospital
Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Chris Hipkins revealed that cases from services and a wedding at a Mt Roskill church are not related to the main Auckland cluster. Video / Pool
Lockdown lethargy: More public anxiety, anger - 30,000 firms seek wage help
Experts say its normal to feel anxious during these uncertain times.
Covid testing blitz: Government targets South Auckland
The Government will test 70,000 people in the next seven days – many asymptomatic.
Bus drivers call for security guards for mask enforcement
Face coverings must be worn on all buses, planes, taxis and rideshares from next week.
Focus Live: PM Ardern speaks after announcing four day lockdown extension
PM Jacinda Ardern speaks after announcing four-day lockdown extension. Video / Mark Mitchell
Seven new virus cases linked to cluster; PM on Collins' 'part-time' minister comment
Two of the new cases are linked to churches and two are household contacts.
Focus Live: 7 new cases of Covid-19 all linked to Auckland cluster
Health Minister Chris Hipkins and director general of health Ashley Bloomfield revealed there are seven new cases of Covid-19 all linked to the Auckland cluster, with eight now in hospital. Video / Pool
What we know about NZ's current Covid-19 cases
Here's what is known about the community cases.
PM defends lockdown extension as firms warn of closures, job losses
Health experts welcome a longer level 3 in Auckland amid warnings businesses will fail.
Barry Soper: Lockdowns are not a long-term solution for pandemic
COMMENT: Aucklanders are going to have another weekend at home, soaking in their bubbles.
Auckland schools frustrated by level 3 lockdown burdens
Lockdown decision means 250,000 children will be learning from home until next week.
Calls for mandatory mask wearing to go further
Call for masks to be mandatory in all public indoor settings such as bars, unis and malls.
Focus Live: Auckland Mayor Phil Goff reacts to lockdown extension
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he is disappointed alert level 3 restrictions for the city have been extended by four days.
Focus Live: Auckland to stay in lockdown at alert level 3 until Sunday night
The Prime Minister has revealed that Auckland will stay in lockdown until 11:59pm on Sunday and the city and the rest of New Zealand will remain at alert level 2 after that.
Nine new Covid cases today, 8 linked to Auckland cluster
There are 10 people in hospital, including two in intensive care.
Focus Live: Nine more cases of Covid-19 in NZ
There are nine new cases of Covid-19 today eight of which are community cases. Video / Mark Mitchell
89% of Auckland businesses collecting wage subsidy
New data reveals businesses in smaller regions are holding up the country's economy.
Level 2 in sight: The clues that will help get Auckland out of lockdown
Ministers decided against ending Auckland's lockdown early, but optimism remains