National leader Todd Muller has moved his predecessor into his shadow Cabinet, with Simon Bridges taking over the foreign affairs portfolio.

PM Jacinda Ardern said last week she "had discussions" with David Clark and how the primary focus should be the Government's response to Covid-19. Clark tendered his resignation to Ardern yesterday which was accepted.

Health Minister David Clark has resigned as Health Minister after he became an "unhelpful distraction" in the fight against Covid-19.

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford says he is determined to get to the bottom of allegations that Team New Zealand spent public money. Video / Mark Mitchell

Today there are no new cases of Covid-19 for the second straight day. The freedoms New Zealanders enjoy under the level 1 Covid-19 alert level rely on ongoing vigilance, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

Months after calling for groups nationwide to come forward with "shovel ready" projects to boost the economy, the Government has begun giving details of how a new $3 billion fund will be allocated.

Back in June 2020 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is in a privileged position due to its "hard-won gains", and opening the borders up while the pandemic was escalating came at a potential price.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed at today's post-Cabinet press conference that the Government would spend another $150 million on personal protective equipment for workers in border facilities and in health care.

An audit into Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) facilities says an immediate review of the policies of various Government agencies regarding the wearing of personal protective equipment is required.

On current polling, Seymour would be joined to two or three more Act MPs.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced an $85 million Government injection for Queenstown's fragile Covid-hit economy.

New Zealand has three new Covid-19 cases today - one in Rotorua and two in Christchurch. All are in managed isolation.

'This is a democracy' - PM Jacinda Ardern weighs in on the now abandoned plans to build light rail to Auckland Airport. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Health Minister David Clark cannot say whether the proper protocols were applied to any of the 55 people who left managed isolation early on compassionate grounds before June 16.

All air crew on "high risk" routes will have to stay in isolation and return a negative test before they're allowed into the community, Health Minister David Clark says.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced further measures to protect New Zealand against Covid-19 as the world enters a "dangerous new phase".

PM Luxon and the Japanese PM present statements to media after meeting.

National Party leader Todd Muller tells Newstalk ZB’s Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford about the ‘shambolic’ approach to people leaving quarantine facilities. Audio / Newstalk ZB

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media while on a trade delegation trip to Japan

National MP Michael Woodhouse claimed today that the pair, who travelled from London to New Zealand, had to meet someone for help with directions.

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.

Winston Peters holds post-Cabinet press conference

Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern says she is 'frustrated' with the time the Remuneration Authority is taking to action her and other ministers pay cuts. Video / Mark Mitchell

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.

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: Dr Ayesha Verrall has been giving a prominent spot at number 18 on Labour's list. Video / Mark Mitchell

In Wellington a massive crowd of anti-racism protesters marched to Parliament to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Video / Jason Walls