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Revelations that a National MP and a former party president combined to leak confidential Covid patients' details have been branded "dirty politics" by the Government.

There are two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. They are both in managed isolation - it has been 67 days since community transmission was last detected in NZ.

The Government has confirmed it is restricting seats on international flights for people wanting to return to New Zealand.

Former solicitor general Mike Heron will lead the probe into a massive Covid-19 privacy breach. This comes after the Herald reported the breach, which contained details of 18 confirmed Covid-19 cases, ranging from a 30-year-old woman in Auckland to a 70-year-old man in Canterbury.

The Government has promised not to hike ACC levies for businesses and motorists until at least 2022, in a bid to cushion the Covid-19 blow for New Zealanders.

Jacinda Ardern revealed Labour's election campaign slogan for 2020: "Let's keep moving." Video / Supplied

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she did not want to "predetermine" work done by MBIE regarding its investigation into the America's Cup saga.

In a wide-ranging interview with Kerre McIvor's Newstalk ZB, the Prime Minister talked about a turbulent week in politics including David Clark's resignation.

National leader Todd Muller has moved his predecessor into his shadow Cabinet, with Simon Bridges taking over the foreign affairs portfolio.

PM Jacinda Ardern said last week she "had discussions" with David Clark and how the primary focus should be the Government's response to Covid-19. Clark tendered his resignation to Ardern yesterday which was accepted.

Health Minister David Clark has resigned as Health Minister after he became an "unhelpful distraction" in the fight against Covid-19.

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford says he is determined to get to the bottom of allegations that Team New Zealand spent public money. Video / Mark Mitchell

Today there are no new cases of Covid-19 for the second straight day. The freedoms New Zealanders enjoy under the level 1 Covid-19 alert level rely on ongoing vigilance, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

Months after calling for groups nationwide to come forward with "shovel ready" projects to boost the economy, the Government has begun giving details of how a new $3 billion fund will be allocated.

Back in June 2020 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is in a privileged position due to its "hard-won gains", and opening the borders up while the pandemic was escalating came at a potential price.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed at today's post-Cabinet press conference that the Government would spend another $150 million on personal protective equipment for workers in border facilities and in health care.

An audit into Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) facilities says an immediate review of the policies of various Government agencies regarding the wearing of personal protective equipment is required.

On current polling, Seymour would be joined to two or three more Act MPs.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced an $85 million Government injection for Queenstown's fragile Covid-hit economy.

New Zealand has three new Covid-19 cases today - one in Rotorua and two in Christchurch. All are in managed isolation.

'This is a democracy' - PM Jacinda Ardern weighs in on the now abandoned plans to build light rail to Auckland Airport. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Health Minister David Clark cannot say whether the proper protocols were applied to any of the 55 people who left managed isolation early on compassionate grounds before June 16.

All air crew on "high risk" routes will have to stay in isolation and return a negative test before they're allowed into the community, Health Minister David Clark says.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced further measures to protect New Zealand against Covid-19 as the world enters a "dangerous new phase".

Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking grills PM Jacinda Ardern over Covid-19 testing in quarantine facilities. Audio / Newstalk ZB

Vision NZ leader Hannah Tamaki will be standing in the Waiariki electorate in the 2020 general election.

PM Luxon and the Japanese PM present statements to media after meeting.