Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she was only informed about the new Covid community cases about 90 minutes before the public was told.

PM Jacinda Ardern firing a broadside at Australia over a woman, who was born in NZ and moved to Aust when 6, detained in Turkey, suspected of being an Isis terrorist.

PM Jacinda Ardern and director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield this afternoon gave an update on the three Valentine's Day cases, all of which are within one family.

Donald Trump's impeachment defence team is expected to acknowledge but dissociate the former president from the US Capitol riot. Video / AP

The Covid-19 vaccine will be given to border workers from Saturday of next week, PM Jacinda Ardern told reporters today.

Green-list MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere's maiden speech in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has jumped its final approval hurdle and after being given the tick by ministers.

The Government today confirmed it would repeal and replace the Resource Management Act this term - marking one of the biggest regulatory shake-ups in the environment space in recent times.

New Zealand was suspending all high level political contact with Myanmar, there would be restrictions on aid and a travel ban on Myanmar's leaders would be implemented next week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

Act leader David Seymour takes aim at the Government for declaring the wrong crisis and acting "like a reverse Jesus". Video / Act Party

PM Jacinda Ardern announces first Matariki public holiday for 2022. Video / RNZ

Medsafe has conditionally approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in New Zealand and the first Kiwis to get it will be MIQ workers and their families.

No new cases of Covid today; Pullman CCTV to get overhaul.

Judith Collins held a press conference with National Party President Peter Goodfellow, affirming the National party's commitment to standing candidates in Maori electorate seats in future. Video / Mark Mitchell

Covid 19 coronavirus update: No new cases in community; MIQ bedroom 'encounter' revealed

New MIQ rules after fresh Auckland outbreak, young girl and her dad in quarantine - Ashley Bloomfield and Chris Hipkins.

PM reveals vaccine approval timeframe; 'disappointed' with Aussie travel ban.

National Party leader Judith Collins gave her State of the Nation speech, calling for government to use emergency legislation to make it easier to build houses.

Judith Collins spoke to Tim Dower about the planned COVID-19 vaccine rollout and urged that it be accelerated.

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson announces a deal to settle the issue at Ihumātao with the Government buying the land from Fletchers for $29.9 million. Video / Mark Mitchell

National Party leader Judith Collins talks about her plans for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks about her plans for Christmas. Video / Mark Mitchell

Speaker Trevor Mallard will appear before a select committee this week.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Government ministers have agreed in principle for a travel bubble with Australia early next year, depending on decisions by Australian ministers.

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Tukituki MP Anna Lorck's maiden speech in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

Dr Anthony Fauci is full of praise for NZ's Covid response