National Party leader Todd Muller tells Newstalk ZB’s Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford about the ‘shambolic’ approach to people leaving quarantine facilities. Audio / Newstalk ZB

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media while on a trade delegation trip to Japan

National MP Michael Woodhouse claimed today that the pair, who travelled from London to New Zealand, had to meet someone for help with directions.

Two women who have tested positive for Covid-19 got lost on their drive from Auckland to Wellington and required help - giving the person a "kiss and a cuddle", Parliament has been told.

Winston Peters holds post-Cabinet press conference

Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern says she is 'frustrated' with the time the Remuneration Authority is taking to action her and other ministers pay cuts. Video / Mark Mitchell

A "once-in-a-generation" report into New Zealand's health sector has recommended a significant overhaul of the country's district health board system and the creation of new health agencies.

High density housing around the country, transport infrastructure upgrades and more walkways and cycleways are among the "shovel-ready" projects that the Government wants to fast-track to kick-start the economic recovery.

Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Fieldays

National’s announcement scheme on farming emissions would measure emissions at the farm level from 2025, but farmers would only begin paying an emissions price in 2030.

Mike's Minute: Pike River fiasco exposed.

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference.

New Zealand will move to alert level 1 - and a return to mostly normal lives - from midnight tonight. The announcement comes just two hours after health officials confirmed that the country now has no active Covid-19 cases.

Increasing trade with Fiji had been a priority for Luxon ahead of his first Pacific visit as Prime Minister.

Businesses with a 40 per cent reduction in revenue due to Covid-19 are now eligible for the wage subsidy extension.

Enhancing trade and economic cooperation and engagement in the Pacific will be the focus when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Niue.

Chris Hipkins live with Nick Mills in the studio

Nicola Willis' post-Budget stand up from Christchurch

Pie Funds CEO Mike Taylor chats with Liam Dann on the current financial climate.

Todd Muller says PM Ardern should make a Captain's Call and move the country to level 1. Video / Parliament TV

There will be no distancing rules at bars and restaurants at level 1, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. All restrictions on businesses, like hospitality, would be lifted with no distancing of tables.

PM Jacinda Ardern has confirmed New Zealand could move to alert level 1 next week, buoyed by 11 straight days of no new Covid cases.

PM Jacinda Ardern reveals what will be needed for a transtasman bubble and how it could work. Video / NZ Herald

Simon Bridges first day back on the job since being ousted as National Party leader. Video / Claire Trevett

Todd Muller questioned on when NZ should move to Level 1. Video / Audrey Young

PM Jacinda Ardern now tells Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking NZ could now move to level 1 as early as next week. Audio / Newstalk ZB

Liam Dann breaks down the Budget for you. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwis have been encouraged to enjoy a "normal" holiday weekend after seven straight days of no new Covid cases - and there is now just one active case in this country.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has promised that Labour will make the apprenticeship boost scheme permanent if re-elected. Source / New Zealand Labour Party