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Focus Live: NZ approves single-dose Janssen Covid-19 vaccine

The single-dose Janssen Covid vaccine has been approved for those aged 18 and older in New Zealand.

Focus Live: Transtasman bubble pause to end for West Australia and Northern Territory

PM Jacinda Ardern says the transtasman bubble pause will be lifted for Western Australia and the Northern Territory from 11.59pm on July 9, but will remain in place for Queensland and New South Wales.

Focus Live: 444,000 New Zealanders fully vaccinated against Covid-19

As of midnight last night, 149,608 doses of vaccine had been administered across New Zealand, while more than 444,000 New Zealanders had received their second dose.

Focus Live: Wellington returns to alert level 1 at midnight

Wellington will return to alert level 1 from 11.59pm tonight, eight days after a Covid-infected Sydney tourist flew out of the capital. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Government considering mandatory QR scanning in

The Government is considering mandatory QR scanning in "high-risk" locations such as bars and restaurants, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

Focus Live: Alert level 2 rules extended for 48 hours in Wellington

Alert level 2 rules will be extended for 48 hours in Wellington, Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins said.

George Floyd killing: Former police officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 years and six months

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 years and six months for the murder of George Floyd.

Focus Live: No new Covid-19 community cases

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.

Focus Live: Pfizer to deliver 1 million Covid vaccine doses in July

Pfizer has confirmed that about 1 million doses of its vaccine will be delivered to New Zealand during July.

Focus Live: 'Huge blow' to organised crime after international police sting

New Zealand Police say they have dealt a "huge blow" to organised crime after a major trans-national sting resulted in 35 arrests and $3.7 million in assets seized.

Focus Live: Serious crash near Ashburton River

Serious crash near Ashburton River.

Focus Live: Victoria travel bubble suspension extended; green zone flights will resume next week

New Zealand's quarantine-free travel pause with Victoria will be extended another six days, the Government has announced. New Zealand citizens will be able to fly home from 11.59pm on June 8, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said.

Focus Live: Weaknesses found in the high-trust MIQ testing model

The data-matching system where the Government checks whether MIQ workers are properly tested failed to detect the case of the Grand Millenium security guard, who should have been tested fortnightly but wasn't tested for five months

Focus Live: Over 235,000 people are now fully vaccinated

More than 235,000 people had received their second dose - meaning they are now fully vaccinated.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern gives flooding update

The Government has declared the flooding as an "adverse event" for Canterbury meaning $500,000 in funding can be unlocked for farmers and growers. Video / Pool

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern and Australian PM Scott Morrison speak in Queenstown

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison mark the hosting of the FIFA women's World Cup after they met in Queenstown for bilateral talks.