Labour holds press conference

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'.

PM Jacinda Ardern and Mike Hosking go head to head debating the 'two business days' language used at Monday's press conference. Audio / Newstalk ZB

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".

The Prime Minister is on a trade trip to Asia.

The Prime Minister is on a trade trip to Asia.

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

New Zealand’s third week in lockdown was it's most deadly, but as new case numbers continue to fall, NZ remains optimistic that Level 4 restrictions may be lifted on schedule.

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.

MP Nicola Willis instigated a motion in Parliament to honour departing Herald political editor Claire Trevett for her years of work in the press gallery. Video / Parliament TV

Tourism Industry Association chief executive Chris Roberts says the industry is currently in a "deep slumber" and had been forced to go into "hibernation".

There have been a total of 37,000 reports of breaches, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said. Eight police staff had been spat at - which potentially constituted a charge of infecting with disease, carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.

Suzy Cato is back! Education TV channels, learning packs and free computers to boost home learning.

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Government cannot afford massive disruption to the health case system. "He broke the rules, and he needs to pay a price."

Christopher Luxon takes Talk Back with Kerre Woodham

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

The Government will change a law to help companies facing insolvency due to Covid-19 to remain running and keep people in jobs.

New Zealanders have locked down in a bid to lock out Covid-19. A look back at the country's first week of national lockdown. Video / NZ Herald

Bauer Media – which published North and South, the Listener, Woman's Day and other magazines, announced it was closing. Ardern said she was "gutted" to see Bauer media close its doors. But she said the company refused the wage subsidy.

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Finance Minister Grant Robertson on the Government's decision to increase minimum wage during coronavirus lockdown.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern remains confident in the wage subsidy scheme saying that $4.1 billion has already been paid out to New Zealanders.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says supermarkets will be closed as usual on Good Friday but will be open on Easter Sunday.

'We could effectively eliminate the virus over the next few weeks'. Otago University Professor and epidemiologist Sir David Skegg appeared before Parliament's Epidemic Response Committee this morning.

Christopher Luxon live in the studio with Mike Hosking

Former PM Sir John Key reveals to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking what he would have done differently if he was leader through the Covid-19 crisis. Audio / Newstalk ZB