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Life at level 2: A sneak preview - how much freedom will we get?

At level 2, boaties can hit the water and libraries, museums and cinemas can all reopen.

'I felt like I was killing him': Dying dad left alone for 10 days

"It was absolutely disgusting my dad was left alone in hospital," daughter says.

'No physical distancing' at hospital where nurses infected, says witness

A review into how the nurses were infected is due on Friday.

Fruit and veges welcome sight for foodbanks

United Produce started providing produce boxes during lockdown and doesn't want to stop.

Bloomfield v Hosking: 'We do have a heart'; Kiwis zero in on level 2 rules, travel ban may ease

PM lauds zero new cases yesterday but warns it says nothing about the success of level 3.

Judge allows son to visit dying dad in lockdown, PM orders review of refusals

Son opens up on 'eight days of battling and about 36 hours to spare' before father died.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on zero cases today, level 2 rules and a trans-Tasman travel bubble

PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand can take heart from there being no new coronavirus cases today. But she says it reflects the success of the lockdown rather than actions during level three.

Focus Live: No new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand

There are no new cases of coronavirus in New Zealand today. It is the first time in almost six weeks that testing has not uncovered a single case across a 24 hour period.

All Marist College students and staff to be tested for Covid-19

The tests will take place regardless of whether people have symptoms or not.

Ministry assurances: PPE stock in national reserve 'tested regularly'

No problem with Ministry stocks after DHBs discover thousands of deteriorated masks.

Focus Live: Three new Covid-19 cases, no additional deaths

There are three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. The number of cases has remained in single digits for 12 days. There are no further deaths.

Government 'fallen short' on human rights in Covid-19 response

The Human Rights Commission is concerned about "significant shortcomings".

Caught with 'pants down': Expert criticises NZ's preparedness for Covid-19

New Zealand was among the first in the Covid 'journey' to close its borders, says PM.

One in 10 Kiwi Covid-19 cases is a healthcare worker

Infections have risen much faster among healthcare workers than the rest of New Zealand.

Border bombshell: Winston Peters reveals Health Ministry advice to close NZ was rejected

Govt rejected health officials' advice to close the border - even to Kiwis.

Analysis: Who are New Zealand's new jobless?

One of the biggest information gaps we have is real-time data on unemployment.

Focus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases, no additional cases

There are two new cases of Covid-19 today, made up of one confirmed case and one probable case. It is the eleventh day in a row where case numbers have been in single digits.

Bridges calls for Health Minister's resignation after 'third strike'

David Clark admitted to moving boxes between houses during level 4 lockdown.