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PM refuses to say how she'll vote in cannabis referendum

Jacinda Ardern is visiting the Sargeant Gallery and a mask-making factory in Whanganui.

Man accused of fleeing isolation to visit supermarket appears in court

Davinder Singh has appeared at the Auckland District Court.

A new community case is a matter of when, not if. Is NZ prepared for it?

The Conversation: Modelling shows contact tracing and quick isolation are best defences.

Is Paul Henry in managed isolation in Auckland?

The broadcaster has been spotted getting some fresh air, wearing a disposable mask.

Focus Live: Judith Collins on the travel bubble announcement and working with ACT

With a new poll showing voters back Judith Collins to change the flagging fortunes of the National Party, the leader is hitting the campaign trail in Auckland today.

Focus Live: Travel bubble with the Cook Islands 'before end of year' - PM Jacinda Ardern

PM Jacinda Ardern met with Cabinet in August to discuss the first steps for a travel bubble with the Cook Islands. Video / Mark Mitchell

World reacts to NZ being 100 days free of community transmission

World praises NZ's successful efforts — but the milestone was met with some warnings.

Focus Live: Jacinda Ardern addresses Northland to NZ First speculation

From the Auckland farmer's market, Jacinda Ardern addresses speculation that Labour could encourage Northland to NZ First.

Watch: Ashley Bloomfield shows Kiwis how they should wear masks

Dr Ashley Bloomfield will show Kiwis how to wear a mask safely.

Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield demonstrates how to correctly use a face mask

As New Zealanders are urged to prepare for an imminent second wave of Covid-19, the country's top health official is demonstrating how to correctly use a face mask on social media this morning.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins have the last say before Parliament rises

PM Jacinda Ardern thanked the Greens and New Zealand First – which chose Labour over National to be a partner in Government. National leader Judith Collins was less gentle. She said that Ardern was about to join Bill Rowling as a one-term Prime Minister.

Focus Live: Hamilton ATM bombing - seven pipe bombs in attack, two suspects caught on CCTV camera

Two thieves who tried to blow up an ATM machine at a Hamilton shopping mall were armed with seven pipe bombs and were caught on camera, police say.

Focus Live: Every Kiwi home needs masks - Health Minister Chris Hipkins

Households should add masks to their emergency supply kits in the case of further Covid-19 outbreak, Health Minister Chris Hipkins says.

Focus Live: End of an era. Johnson to retire

One New Zealand Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson has called time on his 14-season NRL career, announcing he’ll retire at the end of the season.

Focus Live: Jian Yang, David Carter and Nicky Wagner bow out of politics

Three more National MP's, Jian Yang, David Carter and Nicky Wagner, gave their valedictory speeches Wednesday evening with some using the opportunity to take a swipe at the media and opposition. Video / Parliament TV

Focus Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference