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Focus Live: National MP Michael Woodhouse on the Covid women's 'kiss and cuddle' claim

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

Focus Live: No new virus cases, Jacinda Ardern gives update

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.

Focus Live: Winston Peters holds post-Cabinet press conference

Winston Peters holds post-Cabinet press conference

Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson, discusses her new role

Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson, discusses her new role. Video / Michael Craig

Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern 'frustrated' with Remuneration Authority

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

Focus Live: Major health report recommends significant overhaul of NZ's DHB system

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.

Focus Live: 'Skypath' among 11 major projects to be fast tracked by Government

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 on Labour list

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

Focus Live: Chris Hipkins live with Nick Mills

Chris Hipkins live with Nick Mills in the studio

Focus Live: Christopher Luxon in Niue

Enhancing trade and economic cooperation and engagement in the Pacific will be the focus when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Niue.

Focus Live: Winston Peters reveals discord with Labour on commercial rent plan

Winston Peters says his party put the kibosh on Labour's wish to change all existing lease arrangements to help ease commercial rent pains.

Focus Live: Nicola Willis speaks to media at post-Budget event in Christchurch

Nicola Willis' post-Budget stand up from Christchurch

Market Watch: Looking through the political turmoil

Pie Funds CEO Mike Taylor chats with Liam Dann on the current financial climate.

Todd Muller says Ardern should make the call to move to Level 1

Todd Muller says PM Ardern should make a Captain's Call and move the country to level 1. Video / Parliament TV

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern's 10 golden rules of alert level 1

There will be no distancing rules at bars and restaurants at level 1, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. All restrictions on businesses, like hospitality, would be lifted with no distancing of tables.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern confirms we could move to level 1 next week

PM Jacinda Ardern has confirmed New Zealand could move to alert level 1 next week, buoyed by 11 straight days of no new Covid cases.