New Zealand has recorded its second coronavirus-related death. The death was of a woman in her 90s, who died in Burwood Hospital in Christchurch.

An elderly man contracts virus two weeks after nurse tested positive at his rest home.

Focus: A look back at the country's second week of national lockdown with promising developments as new case numbers fall.

There are 29 new cases of Covid-19 since yesterday and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealanders have saved lives by staying at home over the past fortnight.

One supplier is bringing 500 tonnes of PPE to New Zealand on five chartered flights.

Kiwis have flooded health advice lines asking if they've got Covid-19 and seeking help.

The hospital should never have carried out the surgery as it wasn't properly equipped.

Focus: Spark Arena has been transformed by Auckland Council into a food distribution centre for Aucklanders in need due to job losses and financial hardship as a result of Covid-19. Video / RNZ

New Zealand has 54 new coronavirus cases today. The new cases are made up of 32 confirmed cases and 22 probable cases. It brings the total number of cases to 1160.

PM Jacinda Ardern said the four week lockdown allowed health authorities to see where the spread had happened but should have stopped further transmissions. It would be four weeks minimum, she said.

New Zealand has 67 new cases of Covid-19 - bringing the total number of cases to 1106. There are 13 people in hospital including three in ICU, one of whom is critical.

Dr David Hepburn from Royal Gwent Hospital explains how a person can die from coronavirus. Video / Channel 4 News

There are 89 new cases of coronavirus in New Zealand, Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says. It brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 1039.

Cheating rules, new couples forced into lockdown together and home honeymoons.

Too many people were coming from outside West Auckland to buy spirits, trust says.

Mysterious disappearance of hit social media sign triggers investigation.

Aucklanders tempted to flout lockdown laws were met with heavy police presence.

It's official: Swimming, surfing and hunting are illegal during the lockdown.

Focus Live: Professor John Edmunds warns that 25,000 kiwis could die if lockdown ends without a vaccine.

North Shore Hospital has converted an entire elective surgery building into Covid-19 unit to best prepare for an outbreak and also manage those needing urgent or emergency medical care. Video / Supplied

Cases have levelled off in an early sign the lockdown appears to be working.

The 342-seat Air NZ charter jet has just taken off bound for Frankfurt.

Hardship for renters and landlords expected to get worse, property investors say.

There are 71 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. The 71 cases are made up of 49 new confirmed cases and 22 new probable cases. It brings the total to 868 cases in New Zealand since the pandemic began.

Auckland moggy suffers from two horrific acts of human cruelty just one year apart.

Top epidemiologist Ben Cowling says health workers should get priority for masks.

Columnist and GP Gary Payinda answers questions about looking after yourself.

New Zealanders have locked down in a bid to lock out Covid-19. A look back at the country's first week of national lockdown. Video / NZ Herald

Authorities say infections likely occurred outside work and hospitals safe to attend.

There are 89 new cases of coronavirus in New Zealand - the most recorded in a single day so far, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says.