Around 34,000 shops and 17,000 restaurants will be closed from tonight.
Police say the circumstances of the crash will be investigated.
NZ wakes up to its first day of a nationwide shutdown, while stranded Kiwis are told they likely won't get home any time soon.
"It'll take a little time to digest," the two-time Olympic champion told TVNZ1's Breakfast.
Police Commissioner Mike Bush said there will be consequences for those who put others at risk by breaking the new rules.
Law professor Andrew Geddis says authorities have had many powers "unlocked" for the lockdown.
The bridge usually sees 170,000 vehicles each day, but today there was a trickle of “essential” workers.
Dr Siouxsie Wiles says New Zealand is in an "incredible position" that many other countries are not in.
Holt is staying at her parents’ farm, unable to come in during the Covid-19 crisis due to her pregnancy.
Can over 70s go to the supermarket? Can flies transfer the virus? Can you drive somewhere to go for a walk?
Keryn and Karl Fothergill say the next month is a chance for great learning - but not necessarily academically.
Williamson's words truly puts things into perspective.
Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver shares today's update and the virus' impact on the region
The resident was tested for Covid-19 yesterday with results expected tomorrow.
The dramatic plea change came in a special court hearing today.
Payne and the club have fronted after a report surfaced about his actions.
With a growth in graduates by 17 per cent since 2017, there's more police officers than ever in New Zealand.
The Europe correspondent's brother lost his battle to cancer.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield, director-general of health fronted media today with the update.
They're among other vulnerable groups who’ll need help navigating the lockdown.
The Prime Minister joined Kiwis online as she prepared to "hunker down" last night.
Most prescriptions will only be available as a one-month supply instead of more.
New Zealand is embracing a new reality, the nation self-isolating to halt the spread of Covid-19.
Users nationwide have been reporting no or patchy internet connection all afternoon.
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni said the risk of family violence during self isolation increases.
It comes the first day of the nationwide lockdown.
A wedding and a rest home are among those being investigated as possible clusters.
"There had been a very specific explanation for what has happened there," Ms Ardern said.
People living alone during lockdown can have a buddy to help them get through the four week period.
It’s aimed at ensuring everyone is cared for during the lockdown.
The Kiwi heavyweight is channelling Hugh Grant in this perfect parody.
Travellers in and out of the country have been among those dealing with major uncertainty.
John Curtin, one of the first Kiwis diagnosed with Covid-19, has now recovered.
He ate a deer he had shot on his first night.
They're all geared up to be able to safely leave their bubbles and keep everyone else fit and healthy.
A group of important frontliners are working hard to make sure supermarkets are full.
In just days, almost all of SPCA's animals were adopted or fostered out.
As of Thursday (March 26) for the next four weeks New Zealanders have to stay at home to break the Covid-19 transmission chain.
Farid Ahmed lost his wife in the attack, but says the guilty plea is "a courageous thing".
Community leaders say their people are not being given information on day-to-day survival.
Workers at the plastic company won't be made to work through the lockdown.
NZR are staring at losses of $130m if rugby can't return in 2020.
Rebecca Jamieson has made it home after being stuck in Italy.
