UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent a third night in intensive care as he continues to battle Covid-19.
Giving birth is daunting at the best of times, but these are not the best of times.
A total of 14 public transport workers, nine bus drivers, have died in the capital after contracting coronavirus.
Essential workers are being spat on by people claiming to have Covid-19, while businesses are told to prepare for a "new normal" post-lockdown.
Commissioner John Edwards says their needs to be balance of public safety and personal privacy though.
Rotorua business owner Bruce Thomasen says Kiwis could help restart the industry.
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Cantabrians were hit by a moderate earthquake just after 8am.
A crowdless Zoo doesn't seem to be affecting too many of the animals other than one friendly parrot.
Fire and Emergency NZ confirmed they were called out to the fire at Baxter's Knob at 3:45am today.
The change comes two weeks into New Zealand's nationwide lockdown.
Craig Smith has beaten out 4,000 others in the children's song category for his song 'toothless.'
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge called the school to thank staff for looking after children of essential workers.
Dr Waikerepuru was a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Last week, the Ministry of Social Development received 22,500 benefit applications.
The exercise was a test to see if a helicopter could catch and rocket in mid-air.
A period of grace has been announced due to the lockdown.
Officers aim to stop Kiwis travelling for non-essential reasons, including those with hopes to get to the bach.
New footage is emerging from the islands in the cyclone’s path.
Both Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield provided an update.
"It's likely to be a progressive warming up of the system rather than a big bang," Chris Hipkins said.
It comes as New Zealand passes two weeks of its nationwide lockdown.
The PM praised Kiwis for "saving lives" by staying home.
Health officials warn that a sense of complacency can accompany the wearing of a mask, nullifying the intended effect.
High winds are expected on Sunday and Monday.
With 125 people testing positive and four deaths, the nation has over half of the region's cases.
Neither the man nor the officer have been tested for Covid-19.
New guidelines will be announced after the Easter weekend.
Usually reliant on food donations, the Christchurch City Mission instead had to spend $20,000 on groceries this week.
Coronavirus' financial impact will see French sides look to develop local talent.
The young artist has joined Kiwi kids around the country in drawing an Easter egg to be displayed in their windows.
The shopper is taking personal protective equipment very seriously.
The move comes after nearly 400 pilots lost their jobs on Tuesday.
Police warn repeat offenders could be prosecuted as checkpoints continue through the Easter weekend.
There have been multiple incidents where people allegedly attempted to set towers on fire.
She's got some simple and delicious dishes to make out of ingredients already in your pantry.
The usually nocturnal bird seemed unperturbed during its jaunt.
Household injuries are down by 50 per cent.
The Court of Appeal has ruled the Government is not liable for any losses related to the imported pollen.
The all-rounder is keeping himself entertained while under Covid-19 lockdown.
"It's the heaviest we've seen since the lockdown," a Countdown officials said.
It comes as the second positive test from the Ellerslie Gardens Lifecare home.
