Health Minister Chris Hipkins and acting director of public health Robyn Shearer revealed there are nine new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand with eleven people in hospital. Video / Pool

PM Jacinda Ardern fronts the media following a visit to a Kainga Ora development in South Auckland. Video / Greg Bowker

A woman was spotted smoking with mask and eloquently removing it for each drag.

Ardern still expects new community cases despite moving down to 'level 2.5'.

New Zealanders should be furious with Govt over its incorrect statements about testing.

There are two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. The numbers come as PM Jacinda Ardern thanked Aucklanders, who come out of lockdown tonight - but also urged them to "keep going" and do their part to keep the virus contained.

Some details have already been confirmed, including movement in the tax bracket Video / Mark Mitchell

Dr Michael Baker wants wider mask use than public transport, but not all experts agree.

Post-Cabinet press conference with Chris Hipkins

A bereaved mother led her children's escape from facility to attend their father's tangi.

PM Jacinda Ardern comments after the Christchurch gunman was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Video / Pool

Health Minister Chris Hipkins and Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay revealed there are seven new cases of Covid-19 in NZ and outlined mandatory mask wearing rules starting Monday. Video / Pool

A second student at Mt Albert Grammar has been confirmed as having had Covid-19.

PM Jacinda Ardern and Meghan Woods revealed that hundreds of millions of dollars will be provided to help NZ secure a Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available. Video / Mark Mitchell

Ashley Bloomfield is downplaying the possibility that a new cluster has been found

Here's what you need to know, to make one scary thing a little less scary.

COMMENT: The answer is surely bugger all.

Victims, survivors and loved ones have continued to deliver moving victim impact statements at the Christchurch High Court. Video / Chris Tarpey

Ashley Bloomfield says a 'mini-cluster' has been identified

Collins on attack over Government decision to not extend the wage subsidy scheme.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Chris Hipkins revealed that cases from services and a wedding at a Mt Roskill church are not related to the main Auckland cluster. Video / Pool

Experts say its normal to feel anxious during these uncertain times.

The Government will test 70,000 people in the next seven days – many asymptomatic.

Face coverings must be worn on all buses, planes, taxis and rideshares from next week.

PM Jacinda Ardern speaks after announcing four-day lockdown extension. Video / Mark Mitchell

Two of the new cases are linked to churches and two are household contacts.

Health Minister Chris Hipkins and director general of health Ashley Bloomfield revealed there are seven new cases of Covid-19 all linked to the Auckland cluster, with eight now in hospital. Video / Pool

Here's what is known about the community cases.

Health experts welcome a longer level 3 in Auckland amid warnings businesses will fail.

COMMENT: Aucklanders are going to have another weekend at home, soaking in their bubbles.