Full video: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives today's update on Covid-19 in New Zealand

'Show trial': Robertson on turning down Covid inquiry public hearing

The former finance minister defended turning down an invitation to appear at public hearings of the Covid-19 inquiry.

Coalition slams Labour ministers' no-show at Covid-19 public hearing

Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Ayesha Verrall and Grant Robertson have all refused to appear, leading the Royal Commission to cancel next week's public hearing.

Ardern, Hipkins, Robertson, Verrall decline to appear at Covid inquiry

The chairperson of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic response said a second week of public hearings was no longer justified as a result.

Auckland man jailed over $1.7m Covid-19 relief scheme fraud

Luke Rivers used forged documents and over 200 stolen identities to exploit wage subsidy and cashflow schemes.