There are two new cases of Covid-19 today, made up of one confirmed case and one probable case. It is the eleventh day in a row where case numbers have been in single digits.

In a speech this afternoon delivered to reporters in the Beehive, Peters said the Government is considering its foreign and trade policy priorities, in light of the global pandemic.

National Party leader Simon Bridges says that lockdown 'has gone on too long' and that 'we don't want to flatten the economy'.

Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield has been front and centre at the daily Covid-19 briefings.

Long queues outside McDonald’s Mangere as the restaurant reopens under Level 3. Video / Michael Craig

Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield says 'under no circumstances' should you inject bleach to battle Covid-19.

There is one more death and five new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. The person who died was a woman in her 90s at St Margaret's hospital. She was the 19th person to die from coronavirus-related causes in New Zealand.

PM Jacinda Ardern addresses the nation as thousands of Kiwis attend virtual dawn services.

Cabinet reshuffle in National

The Government has unveiled a $50 million package to help the media industry which has seen advertising revenues plummet due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Labour holds press conference

There are six new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand and one additional death. She was a woman in her 80s from the Rosewood rest home cluster in Christchurch.

Christopher Luxon makes a justice announcement with Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. Announcement with Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee

There are five new cases of Covid-19 today. There was a further death - a woman in her 70s from St Margaret's rest home in Te Atatu. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says that distance learning will continue 'for some time'.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Justice Minister Kiri Allan will make a victims-focused announcement. It includes a range of measures to improve the justice system for victims of family and sexual violence.

National Leader Simon Bridges says the Government's decision to extend the level 4 lockdown will "no doubt see a rise in mental health problems and stress related illnesses".

New Zealand will move to level 3 of lockdown on Monday, April 27 at 11:59pm. Alert level 3 will be held for two weeks and then Cabinet will assess whether to move down another level.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins addresses the media on Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) Fund and the Government National Environment Standard for Renewable Energy. Video / Jed Bradley

Minister Tinetti addresses the media on maths and literacy learning. Video / NZ Herald

The Prime Minister is on a trade trip to Asia.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Education Minister Jan Tinetti will be unveiling an education announcement this morning, which is for Year 4-8 students. Video / Jed Bradley

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern concerned about how much sleep NZ Herald political reporter Jason Walls is getting during coronavirus update.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the 15 new cases are made up of six confirmed cases and nine probable cases. Twelve people are in hospital, three are in ICU and two are in a critical condition.

PM Jacinda Ardern explains what alert level three means for you, your family and your business.

There are 20 new coronavirus cases in New Zealand as PM Jacinda Ardern reveals all Government ministers and public sector chief executives will take a 20 per cent pay cut.

David Seymour and Chris Bishop hold a press conference

On April 15, PM Ardern announced all Government ministers and public sector chief executives will take a 20 per cent pay cut. Video / NZ Herald

The Government will spend more than $130 million on a student support package, which aims to assist financially embattled students dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

There are four further deaths linked to Covid-19 and Director General Health Ashley Bloomfield says it is a "sobering reminder" of what's at stake in the fight against the pandemic.

There are 19 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. A fifth person has died, the third from a cluster of cases at a rest home in Christchurch.