Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference

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.

Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams will speak to the media concerning the Gulf Harbour homicide investigation.

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.

Focus Live: Oil prices have plunged amid coronavirus market slowdowns but when will we be saving at the pump? Video / AP

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