There are 8 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand - one in Christchurch, two in Waikato and another in Invercargill, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.

A person who used the Avantidrome and a Hamilton City Council staffer are being tested.

Focus Live: Coronavirus - health professionals and elderly first in queue for flu vaccine this year

Focus Live: There are three more cases of coronavirus in New Zealand. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield confirmed the new cases were in Wellington and Dunedin.

At the beginning of March before New Zealand felt the full grip of Covid-19, Finance Minister Grant Roberson unveiled the wage subsidy scheme as an economic response to the virus. Video / Mark Mitchell

Gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled to help stop the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

Focus Live: There are no new coronavirus cases in New Zealand today, with the total remaining at eight.

Focus Live: In a surprise move earlier today the central bank cut New Zealand's official cash rate (OCR) to 0.25 per cent - an all-time low – will be in place for the next 12 months.

Focus Live: Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield has confirmed New Zealand's seventh and eighth positive Covid-19 coronavirus cases.

PM Jacinda Ardern announced unprecedented quarantine measures at a press conference on March 14. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Feilding

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on March 15 commemorations

Focus Live: Pasifika Festival has been cancelled because of concerns about coronavirus, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff announced this morning.

PM Luxon launching a mobile breast screening unit

Focus Live: With Vodafone NZ planning to empty it’s office this week the Ministry of Health commends businesses that are doing the same.

Focus Live: Coronavirus fears have lead to measures to protect the health of McDonald’s staff and customers nationwide.

Focus Live: Ministry of health confirm there are no new cases of coronavirus but encourage the public to be vigilant.

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference.

Focus Live: Only patient hospitalised with coronavirus ready to be discharged

Focus Live: Simon Bridges announces National's economic plan that aims to slash Government 'red tape'. Video / Jason Oxenham

Focus Live: At an announcement of National’s Economic Plan Simon Bridges slammed the Government's and PM Jacinda Ardern's response to coronavirus. Video / Jason Oxenham

National announces fast-tracking consents for major projects.

Focus Live: At the beginning of March Auckland Mayor Phil Goff had high hopes for public and private transport needs, unlocking the waterfront, cycleways and Light Rail. Video / NZME

Focus Live: Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson on the loss of the party’s first female co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons.

Focus Live: Third NZ coronavirus case is Auckland man in his 40s whose family recently travelled to Iran

Question time from Parliament's debating chamber

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern gives coronavirus update after third case confirmed

Focus Live: Westlake Boys High School headmaster responds to coronavirus concerns after infected woman’s son attends school.

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Focus Live: Ministry of Health says NZ has two cases of coronavirus