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Focus Live: Malls, cafes, bars, barbers and schools to open under alert level 2

Malls, cafes, bars, barbers and schools can open under alert level 2, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Kiwis can expand their bubbles to include friends and family and travel "safely" around the country, Ardern said.

Focus Live: Grant Robertson's warning - Deficits for 'extended period', debt at all-time high

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has revealed the Government will be running deficits for an "extended period" of time and its debt levels will reach an all-time high.

Focus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases, one additional death

There are two new cases of Covid-19 and one person has died of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. PM Jacinda Ardern said Microsoft's announcement to build a data centre in New Zealand served as a signal to the world that we are open for business.

Focus Live: Simon Bridges sets out plan for economic recovery from lockdown

National would introduce a GST refund scheme for businesses badly affected by the Covid-19 crisis to help with cash flow, leader Simon Bridges said in a major pre-Budget speech today.

No new Covid-19 cases for second day in a row

Achieving zero cases two days in a row was testament to New Zealanders' efforts that "we could be undeniably proud of", PM Jacinda Ardern says.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on zero cases today, level 2 rules and a trans-Tasman travel bubble

PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand can take heart from there being no new coronavirus cases today. But she says it reflects the success of the lockdown rather than actions during level three.

Focus Live: No new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand

There are no new cases of coronavirus in New Zealand today. It is the first time in almost six weeks that testing has not uncovered a single case across a 24 hour period.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff & Tim McCready

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff speaks with Tim McCready about the impact of Covid-19 on 2021. Video / Supplied

Gabby Wright had her Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland put on hold

Gabby Wright, age 15, who has had her Make-A-Wish Wish trip to Disneyland put on hold due to Covid-19. Video / Dean Purcell

Focus Live: Government unveils $50m support package for media

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

Focus Live: Five new cases, Auckland woman dies of coronavirus

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'.

Police set up a checkpoint at Pukerua Bay

Police set up a checkpoint at Pukerua Bay this morning where they stopped 50-55 cars to check on their occupants' reasons for travel. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Simon Bridges reacts to Government's alert level 3 announcement

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".

Mike Hosking talking to Former United Future Leader and Minister Peter Dunne

Mike Hosking talking to Former United Future Leader and Minister Peter Dunne on the way the crises is being handled by a small group of people. Video / Newstalk

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern explains alert level three

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

Mike Hosking talks to Deputy PM Winston Peters

Mike Hosking talks to Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters on the possibility of going to level 3 of the lockdown.