Delays caused by the lockdown will prove costly in more ways than one.
Boris Johnson made the announcement today as the country's total sits beyond 26,000.
This year's payments will go for 22 weeks until October 1.
Winston Peters talks up a trans-Tasman bubble at Alert Level 2, the heat really goes on fast food outlets, and the Government's boosted winter payments kick in.
The woman was forced in to a car on Wednesday before being physically assaulted, authorities say.
It was also a celebration of how one man’s cheerful determination has inspired people around the globe.
The crew wore alarmed separation devices to make sure they were two metres apart.
Cameron George said he's sure players and officials will find middle ground before the chartered flight takes off.
Chris Hipkins is urging parents and students not to stress.
Around 150 refugees have been stuck in the Auckland suburb of Māngere since the beginning of the lockdown.
The incident took place on May Rd in Mount Roskill.
It comes as New Zealand Music Month begins, a time usually filled with live performances from local musicians.
Sport continues to struggle throughout the Covid-19 pandemic but Sav is still managing to find the bright side.
The payments start today and will continue for the next 22 weeks.
Hundred of businesses around the country have set up online payments for goods to help keep running.
Emergency responders found a woman with critical injuries in Mt Roskill this morning. She died at the scene.
Both Denmark and the Czech Republic have reduced restrictions without signs of a second wave.
"Go hard and go early" has been a success, but analysts warn of the downside.
Parts of Glenfield Road remain closed, and motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Brian May, Roger Taylor and Lambert recently gathered virtually to record a new version of the Queen classic We Are the Champions.
The lockdown could see the beginning of a "whole new era of New Zealand music", says one musician.
Another 54 staff members have been stood down temporarily.
It serves the community, providing medical care for those who would otherwise go without.
The loans will only be interest-free if they are paid back within a year, Grant Robertson said.
It's the highest number of people on the benefit in five years, up 6,000 in the last week alone.
Dr Caroline McElnay, Director of Public Health, gave today's update.
"Police will be particularly taking a dim view of this activity as part of their Level 3 enforcement," Grant Robertson said today.
Police are pushing the safety message as restrictions are eased.
The country currently sits at 106,000 cases with the Mayor of Moscow projecting they've "passed a quarter of the way" at best.
The man and the woman were known to each other.
Civil Defence are urging Aucklanders to be ready for storms this weekend.
It's been a tough few months for the construction.
Police have been looking for a man who's been missing since January.
Police were called to a disorder incident at about 12.40pm today, involving a group of people in a New Plymouth suburb.
It comes as officials have repeatedly denied that it’s running out.
The newly-famous DG of Health's profile keeps on growing.
Winston Peters says the border can open on the basis there is no community transmission in both our populations.
For Captain Tom Moore, it began as a little challenge in his back garden by walking a hundred laps
Thousands of jobs are at risk the longer the industry is unable to operate.
Craig Little is expected to arrive back in the country sometime this month.
The grants, each worth $500, are the result of a fundraising campaign called MusicHelpsLive.
It follows Seven Sharp's Dad Dancing and Mum Moves Competition.
Thanks to a targeted response, Pasifika have the highest rate of testing in the country.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says no authority has been given for the Kiwi side to travel across the ditch.
Altus Enterprises has had a spike in orders.
Alan Burgess today brought up his ton in his Rangiora retirement village.
Greg Henderson wants to see the increased interest translate to participation after Covid-19.