Pre-Budget question time

An elderly woman who died in Auckland last week is New Zealand's 22nd Covid-19 death. A death notice for Eileen Hunter, a resident at St Margaret's rest home, said the 96-year-old died "due to Covid-19" on May 24.

The missing trampers were found in the Anatori search area, near the headwaters of the Fraser stream, shortly before 1pm. Video / NZDF

PM Jacinda Ardern speaks on a Transtasman bubble but is standing firm on the wait for the move to alert level 1 and says she hopes the country can make the shift within four weeks.

There are no new Covid-19 cases - the fifth day in a row without a new one. There are just 21 active cases.

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.

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.

Finance Minister Grant Roberston says 50,000 businesses have applied for Government loans and so far $10.9b has been paid out in wage subsidies.

There are no new Covid-19 cases today and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said it is his "great hope" that New Zealand has seen the last of the deaths associated with coronavirus.

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

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

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

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PM Jacinda Ardern on her Budget day tradition of gifting Finance Minister Grant Robertson a new tie. 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.