But National's Simon Bridges has dubbed the increase during the Covid-19 outbreak “irresponsible”.
More medical staff are tested after a second nurse contracts Covid-19 and modelling reveals what could happen if eradication of the coronavirus fails.
Only those with Covid-19 symptoms are being placed into quarantine.
Grant Robertson says the wage subsidies system put in place currently will help "cushion the blow" of all those losing jobs.
Authorities have urged the unidentified person to get tested for the disease after the tent went missing in Auckland earlier this week.
Paul Knight's "positive vibes" are inspiring other businesses to follow suit.
Chief executive Martin Cocker says it's a time to be extra vigilant and to look out for each other.
The 1 NEWS sports presenter wanted to show there is still sports news in the world, despite coronavirus derailing most events.
The reality show revealed this week that Lily McManus chose clothing designer Ritchie Boyens. But they've been together in secret for five months.
He is believed to be the youngest person in the UK to have died after contracting the Covid-19 virus.
The rollback marks a big win for Americans driving SUVs but could lead to more deaths due to air pollution.
The man, 81, allegedly attacked a 72-year-old woman with the tenderiser before assaulting another man.
Geoff Muliaga Brown is the father of a Marist College student which has a big cluster of Covid-19.
The store's owner is digging in to their own pocket to provide food for the elderly and vulnerable.
The initiative is meant to make sure children in need don't fall behind during the coronavirus crisis.
Chez Valenta says medical personnel have already started resorting to rubbish bags as protective clothing with supplies running out.
But a ship carrying emergency supplies leaves Napier today.
Water Safety New Zealand is urging Kiwis to keep out and off the water during lockdown. But it hasn't stopped some from having a bit of fun.
Dr Caroline McElnay, director of public health, gave today's Covid-19 case update.
A recent cluster of cases in a care home in Germany saw 17 die of the virus.
MPs were warned of the impact extending the Covid-19 lockdown could have.
"We ask Kiwis to bring their best selves along to our sites."
The council says it has no capacity to process mixed fibre recycling after borders have closed across the globe.
There are now 131 cases across the Pacific in seven countries or territories.
Miriama Kamo says we may be suffering a form of grief for our normal lives.
It comes as thousands of businesses have hit pause amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Featuring work by Kiwi design students, the campaign is being shown on 21 billboards.
A cyclist has been hospitalised in critical condition after colliding with a car near the off ramp.
The spread of misinformation is a serious worry for authorities this April Fools' Day.
Those in their 20s are "far and away" the most affected age range in New Zealand, the Prime Minister says.
A working group will also be formed to look at how rugby can resume after coronavirus.
Police uncovered the human remains on March 24 near Tongariro.
Some Dunedin surfers had to be reminded that the lockdown isn't a holiday.
We asked, and you delivered – here's the latest viewer submissions.
Told he'd never walk again, the former Hurricanes lock continues to defy expectations.
All 83 staff and contractors have been tested with results coming back negative for coronavirus.
Locals say the last pandemic to hit the region was devastating and they are not taking any chances with this one.
It comes after the Government changed the rules to allow items such as heaters, blankets and whiteware to be sold during lockdown.
The Government was today criticised for not being able to provide up-to-date data quickly enough.
The Kiwi heavyweight continues to deliver amid the coronavirus lockdown.
A ship from Napier is packed with essential items and set sail for the islands.
After lobbying from the funeral industry, the Government has backtracked slightly on its rules around visiting loved ones who have died.
Necessity is breeding innovation as the world stops to battle the coronavirus.
It is welcome news for a man who was twice turned away from testing.
The pair both tested positive for Covid-19 after attending their son's Los Angeles event.
People complained about the price of cauliflower, hand sanitiser, bread, meat, face masks and garlic.
The shock announcement proposed cuts for three months of lockdown.
Our pets are living it up with their owners home for more walks, snacks and all-round attention.
The students are giving their time to help those in need amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Police were called to the incident in Minginui earlier this evening.
The crash will be investigated.
Seven Sharp's Tim Wilson looks into the lengths some Kiwis are going to during lockdown.
Seven Sharp's Laura Daniel set out to find the best of the best.
Seven Sharp's Michael Holland looks into the dos and don'ts of isolation exercise.
The elderly couple had appealed for help when they were forced to disembark in Italy.
