The Government has unveiled its "worst-case scenario" plan on how New Zealand would respond to another Covid-19 outbreak if one occurred over the summer months.
The official opening ceremony, in the heart of the America's Cup Race Village, gets underway ahead of the World Series and Christmas Cup regattas later this week.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Government ministers have agreed in principle for a travel bubble with Australia early next year, depending on decisions by Australian ministers.
PM Christopher Luxon takes questions in the House
PM Christopher Luxon takes questions in the House
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Covid 19 coronavirus: Six new cases in managed isolation.
An investigation has been launched after a body was discovered on Tomahawk Beach in Dunedin. Video / Will Trafford
A man has been arrested after a serious incident at Dr Rudi's Rooftop bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. Video / Will Trafford
Survivors, families of the dead and first responders fill Whakatāne's Mataatua Marae for a commemoration service on the one-year anniversary of the White Island/Whakaari eruption.
The Government has committed in principle to implementing all 44 recommendations from the Royal Commission's inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks.
There are six new Covid-19 cases in managed isolation today with eight recovering taking our total number of active cases to 54. Video / Will Trafford
The Ministry of Primary Industries has recalled a Kmart 32cm Half Wicker Wreath with Berries. Video / Will Trafford
Christopher Luxon speaks to the media after a meeting with Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Mayors.
Earthquake hits near Seddon south of Blenheim, felt by thousands.
The number of ongoing COVID-19 media briefings is being reduced to four per week. There is one new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation today.
MPs are being sworn in as the new coalition Government gets underway.
Magsons, trading under the Nido brand, collapsed into receivership on Friday. Video / Will Trafford
Ying Zhong (known as Elizabeth Zhong), 55, was found dead in Sunnyhills on November 28. She's believed to have been murdered.
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference.
Among the nine new cases, two more Pakistani cricketers tested positive but are deemed historical Covid infections. Video / Will Trafford
The man and woman wanted over fatal Wellsford shooting located by police. Video / Will Trafford
Dual forces are conspiring against young Kiwis, writes Bryce Wilkinson.
Serene Tilsley and Desmond Bourne are wanted in relation to the murder of Zane Smith near Wellsford on Saturday. Video / Will Trafford
The team member is the only new new case of Covid-19 reported in managed isolation in New Zealand today. Video / Will Trafford
With more than half of Auckland's houses selling for over $1 million, the government is considering extending the bright-line test from five to ten years. Video / Will Trafford
Work gone wrong sees SH1 closed from 9pm for remedial work. Video/ Will Trafford
Three have been confirmed dead after a car and truck collided on State Highway 2 near Takapau. Video / Will Trafford
Police Superintendent Tony Hill reveals they shot the suspect three times after he opened fire on a police dog. Video / Adam Pearse
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff first proposed the 5 per cent rates rise in December. Video / NZ Herald
Police have confirmed they have shot a man who shot a police dog in the tiny Northland town of Tangowahine. Video / Will Trafford / Adam Pearse
The island is owned by the Buttle family, through Whakaari Management Limited.
The Government will start the process of giving every New Zealander an extra five days of sick leave a year before Parliament adjourns for the summer break.
Desmond Bourne is considered dangerous and should not be approached.