PM Jacinda Ardern said the Government's success in battling Mycoplasma bovis had enhanced New Zealand's brand overseas.

There are no new Covid-19 cases today. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said there were now only 22 active cases in New Zealand.

The limits on social gatherings under level 2 will be increased to 100 from midday on Friday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

Senior National MP Amy Adams has ditched her retirement plans and is the big winner as Todd Muller outlined the new National caucus today.

The newly jobless due to the Covid-19 crisis will be able to get $490 a week tax-free for 12 weeks.

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Kiwis embrace their newfound freedom of Level 2 by creating viral sensations online. Video / Supplied

A wounded Simon Bridges has congratulated new National leader Todd Muller after his ousting.

The new National leader says he expects to be Prime Minister after New Zealand's September election.

There are no new Covid-19 cases today. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Government on Monday will consider increasing the maximum size of gatherings under alert level 2.

Two expert's question the new NZ Covid Tracer app.

New Zealand has marked another day of no new Covid-19 cases as the country adjusts to life in level 2. Two people remain in hospital.

Some of the best NZ social videos as we moved from level 3 to level 2. Video / Supplied

The Government will reinstate the 100 per cent funding band for teacher-led ECE services after it was scrapped by the previous Government in 2010, PM Jacinda Ardern said.

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield will tonight be leading the New Zealand delegation at a World Health Organisation meeting

Some Kiwis have gone beyond binge-watching Netflix shows and baking banana bread.

Focus Live: NZ Herald brings you the key points and what you need to know from Budget 2020.

Focus Live: NZ First MP Shane Jones explains the boost to the Provincial Growth Fund in Budget 2020. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Government has backed down on rules under alert level 2 only allowing 10 people at funeral and tangi.

New Zealand has no new cases of Covid-19 and 93% have now recovered, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today.

Police have revealed that recent images captured from the borehole drilling programme indicate the possibility of human remains.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Health Minister David Clark have announced that the health sector will get an extra $3.92 billion over the next four years.

"I think the focus now turns to saving jobs and getting people back to work," said National Party leader Simon Bridges.

Alert level 2: Retail, malls, cafes, restaurants, cinema and other public spaces can reopen this Thursday. Schools will reopen on May 18 and bars on May 21.

Christopher Luxon speaks on his Christchurch visit.

The Government will invest an extra $202 million into family violence services.

The Government will bolster Pharmac's budget by an extra $160 million to ensure NZ has access to more medicines and vaccines.

Judith Collins' pre-Budget announcement