Cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, and domestic travel are just some of the things people will be able to enjoy.
The country begins life at Level 2, but there's unease over its legal framework, and the Government prepares for Budget 2020.
Andrea Black and Shamubeel Eaqub believe today’s Budget should focus on the future, not just our current strife.
After what will be six months spent in New Zealand, Bernd and Mette Kaestner say they're ready to go home.
Over 50,000 small businesses have flocked to Manaaki's website initiative for help in restarting their businesses under lockdown.
Emergency services were called to the address on Great North Road in Henderson early this morning.
Some eager customers were lining up as early as midnight last night for their fresh new hair cut. Among them reporter Sam Kelway.
Savea thanked the French club despite the "not pretty" journey.
Councils have been preparing ahead of todays move by sanitising playground equipment ready for kids to play.
The Director-General of Health said testing and contact tracing will be vital in this phase of NZ's response.
Police were called to the crash on Waiohiki Road around 9am this morning.
Jim Boult even wore his mayoral chains as he jumped at Kawarau Bridge.
St Margaret’s College in Christchurch is an independent school and has welcomed back its preschool and junior school on the first day of Level 2.
While physical distancing isn't strict in New Zealand's classrooms, other countries are taking a stricter approach.
Many farmers are in unchartered territory, faced with tough decisions about stock management and feed.
There is no media conference being held for Covid-19 figures today.
Tayla Alexander, 17 and her sister Sunmara, 16, both died following the 2019 crash.
Grant Robertson set out the Government's plan to get New Zealand back on its feet.
The wage subsidy scheme targeted and extended, free trades training and apprentices, 8000 new public houses and intends to create thousands of new environmental jobs.
A $3.2 billion boost to the scheme pays for eight additional weeks to the businesses most hard hit by Covid-19.
The Government has just announced its budget for this year.
The $1.6 billion fund is hoped to help those who have lost their jobs from Covid-19.
The Opposition Leader has responded to Finance Minister Grant Robertson's announcement.
“Covid-19 has demonstrated how important our postal service is," Shane Jones said.
Times ahead will be tough, the Prime Minister warned today.
Arihia Bennett of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu believes it will help the industry begin its "regrowth" process.
The last increase, in January, took the price of an average pack of 25 cigarettes to over $41.
"Now is the time to come together as politicians," PM Jacinda Ardern said.
But it could bounce back to 4.2 per cent in two years.
Cameron Bagrie suggested flaws in the Government's latest Covid-19 recovery plan, but also gave credit where due.
The two men, aged 24 and 33, have appeared in the Palmerston North District Court.
There are better ways to address the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Deputy PM argues.
Simon Bridges accused the Government of having its spending priorities wrong. Winston Peters fired back.
The letter urges that all vaccines, treatments and tests be distributed fairly and made available to all people, in all countries.
Greenpeace said "you’d be forgiven for thinking that the climate crisis was no longer with us".
The centre will be transformed into New Zealand's only professional netball hub.
Nelson Rugby Football Club faced Nelson College in the first competitive match on Kiwi soil.
The Government today broke an election promise to cut the cost of doctor's office visits.
Medical services are in catch-up mode after the lockdown.
About 2000 people have registered for Saturday's event.
The Kiwi crew captured the Auld Mug on this day, 25 years ago.
The settlement’s two TOP 10 Holiday parks are giving away a free stay for those in need of some time out.
With sport on the sidelines, Dr Ashley Bloomfield has become the nation's newest hero.
Officials touted it today as the most significant economic package in NZ’s modern history.
University students struggling to cope with the Covid-19 crisis and NZ Post also received funding today.
The call sees nations look to stamp out terrorist and extremist online content.
Elsewhere, Daniel Ricciardo takes Sainz's seat with McLaren from 2021.
