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Focus Live: No new virus cases, Jacinda Ardern gives update

Two women who have tested positive for Covid-19 got lost on their drive from Auckland to Wellington and required help - giving the person a "kiss and a cuddle", Parliament has been told.

Focus Live: Winston Peters holds post-Cabinet press conference

Winston Peters holds post-Cabinet press conference

Focus Live: New Zealand has two new Covid-19 cases

The new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand are two women from the United Kingdom who were allowed to travel to Wellington on compassionate grounds, Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.

Focus Live: Major health report recommends significant overhaul of NZ's DHB system

A "once-in-a-generation" report into New Zealand's health sector has recommended a significant overhaul of the country's district health board system and the creation of new health agencies.

Focus Live: PM Chris Hipkins opens Puhoi to Warkworth motorway

Prime Minister, Rt Hon Chris Hipkins and Associate Minister of Transport, Hon Kiri Allan, to mark the completion of the Pūhoi to Warkworth section of Ara Tūhono, and Te Honohono ki Tai Road in Warkworth.

Focus Live: 'Skypath' among 11 major projects to be fast tracked by Government

High density housing around the country, transport infrastructure upgrades and more walkways and cycleways are among the "shovel-ready" projects that the Government wants to fast-track to kick-start the economic recovery.

Focus Live: Meth in maple syrup bottles - Police address 713kg bust

A multi-million dollar international drug operation has been upended with New Zealand, Australian, and Canadian authorities working together to uncover an elaborate scheme to import methamphetamine hidden in maple syrup.

Focus Live: Body found in search for Bridget Simmonds, man arrested

A murder charge comes after the body of Bridget Simmonds was excavated at a rural property at Parakao. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: How productive is working from home?

A Colliers International survey reveals that most workers still prefer going into the office. Video / Will Trafford

Focus Live: Wage subsidy boost - 40,000 more firms to get help

Businesses with a 40 per cent reduction in revenue due to Covid-19 are now eligible for the wage subsidy extension.

Focus Live: PM Luxon speaks to media

Enhancing trade and economic cooperation and engagement in the Pacific will be the focus when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Niue.

Focus Live: Winston Peters reveals discord with Labour on commercial rent plan

Winston Peters says his party put the kibosh on Labour's wish to change all existing lease arrangements to help ease commercial rent pains.

Focus Live: Nicola Willis speaks to media at post-Budget event in Christchurch

Nicola Willis' post-Budget stand up from Christchurch

Police manslaughter charges: Taranaki man's family ready for long battle

Family say they have been fighting for justice since their loved one died.

Focus Live: Three Taranaki police officers charged with manslaughter after death of a man in custody

Focus Live: Three police officers in court are believed to be the first ever to face an on-duty manslaughter charge. Video / Will Trafford

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern's 10 golden rules of alert level 1

There will be no distancing rules at bars and restaurants at level 1, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. All restrictions on businesses, like hospitality, would be lifted with no distancing of tables.