A house was burned down, allegedly by some of the escaped inmates.
Four koalas returned home for the first time in months.
NZ prepares to go into an unprecedented nationwide shutdown and Māori move to protect tribal areas from Covid-19.
The initiative allows those over the age of 70 to order one meal per week.
Perry Rush says he hopes the lockdown won't last more than a month.
"If we behave well then we should be able to keep on top of it," the eminent scientists says.
"I'm asking all New Zealanders, this plan will only work if you help us," the PM said this morning.
Supermarkets will remain open during the Covid-19 lockdown, and food producers and distributors will not close either.
The PM acknowledged the lockdown is "extreme [but] I need every New Zealander to help me".
Financial adviser Hannah McQueen spoke to TVNZ 1's Breakfast.
The retailer said it was a provider of key consumer goods.
The mental health campaigner says "we just have to get back to the here and now".
Otago University's Michael Baker says "the great benefit of this is it snubs out every chain of transmission."
An influx of people who don't have tickets for crossing are trying to get on ferries.
"There are times in a nation's life that are sent to really test us," the deputy Prime Minister, who's 74 said.
Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the rise means 155 people have, or have had, the virus.
The UK based sports star praised healthcare workers in an Instagram post.
The Government is putting $330 million into air freight to keep essential goods moving.
Some students were up all night trying to book flights,
Tune in as the Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield speaks.
Brits Theo Victor-Trott and Tilly Lawrence have kit out their entire van to self-isolate in the South Island.
A further 40 people were confirmed positive with Covid-19 this afternoon.
The remains were found buried at a site off Rangipo Intake Road following an extensive land search.
"Some people will need help from others," the Secretary for Education said as schools start closing.
The Foreign Minister had earlier said many transit countries are no longer available to use.
The psychologist says it's important to keep everyday routines.
"We will get through this if we all continue to work together," Grant Robertson said.
The extra fleet will include larger models, Air New Zealand's Doug Grant said.
PAK' nSAVE, New World, Four Square and Countdown are among those to offer opportunities.
Winston Peters also told Kiwis trapped overseas to "shelter in place" until they can return.
All staff and students were advised to enter into 14 days of self-isolation as the pupil awaited their test results.
New Zealand goes into alert level four Wednesday midnight to tackle the Covid-19 spread,
Teachers need to take a whole new approach to the job with empty classrooms around the country.
The microbiologist said flouting the rules could lead to further spread and extend the four-week lockdown.
Fish & Game NZ and the Game Animal Council have told hunters to stay at home.
The scheme sees the Government underwrite bank loans for small and medium-sized businesses.
“It is critical that families follow the Ministry of Health guidelines for isolation and testing."
Tokuichi Sako was last seen on 27 February in Templeton, Canterbury.
Parents have been urged to make decisions in the best interest of their children during the self-isolation period.
The Hospitality Association believes the lockdown could spell the end for many businesses.
Hone Harawira is leading the road block.
ARLC Chairman Peter V'Landys has labelled the current state of the game as a "financial crisis".
The Seven Sharp host has turned his home into a classroom during the weekdays.
Good George Brewing is turning their prized whiskey into the much-needed sanitiser.
The supermarket chain is also employing other measures it says some may find unsettling, but which are necessary.
Police want to speak to the passengers of the blue car believed to have driven past the car of the victim at the time of the attack.
The incident occurred on Dominion Road at 3.45pm on 20 March.
McGillen was last seen leaving Napier on 19 March and was supposed to return home on 21 March.
