Most of the country is now at Level 2, while Auckland is at Level 3 lockdown.
Four positive cases of Covid-19 have been found outside of managed isolation or quarantine.
Supermarkets will remain open with social distancing in place, but that hasn't stopped people flocking to them.
Auckland prepares to move to Level 3, panic buying resumes, and election campaigns are suspended.
The National Party leader said the PM indicated a move to either Level 4 or Level 2 would be made on Friday.
Chris Hipkins is urging Aucklanders to stay home, and anyone who is offered a test to take it.
The father works in the city's south. His wife works in a central suburb.
Sporting activities in Auckland have been put on hold until Saturday at the earliest.
The airline has announced it is taking extra precautions following the Covid-19 alert level change.
Dr Wiles and Professor Michael Baker gave their thoughts following the new cases of Covid-19 community transmission.
Professor Shaun Hendy says we aren't looking at a worst case scenario right now, but is urging the rest of NZ to take Level 2 seriously.
New Zealand’s 52nd Parliament was due to be dissolved this morning.
Aged Care Association boss Simon Wallce said no visits from family would be allowed.
The PM and the Director-General of Health this morning revealed more information about the virus outbreak.
Jacinda Ardern said they were not mandating the general use of masks "at this stage".
Nine checkpoints are being established around NZ's largest city.
The husband and wife work in the centre and south of the city.
Ms Tolley was brutally killed in her Upper Hutt home in December 2016.
Testing centres in spots around the country are busy as Kiwis attempt to get tested for Covid-19.
Face coverings are recommended but not mandated at this stage.
The 199cm, 110kg prop has 108 NRL appearances for the Sydney Roosters and the Eels.
The serious crash took place at the intersection of Roberts Line and Railway Road, Milson.
The warning comes as four family members of a Pasifika family yesterday tested positive for the potentially deadly virus.
Jacinda Ardern said today they were not mandating the use of masks "at this stage".
"People have been buying the same things as last time, like frozen vegetables, tinned food, rice, pasta and toilet paper."
The National leader also criticised the Government's communication with her over the Covid-19 community transmission cases.
It comes as Auckland enters Alert Level 3 and the rest of NZ Level 2.
Businesses and services have one week to display the codes at points of entry.
Gerry Brownlee today said the Government's recent messaging on masks and testing was "interesting timing".
One staff member described the scenes as chaos.
The incident took place at Countdown Kaiapoi on Hilton Road about 12.10pm.
Roads were congested and shops were packed as Aucklanders prepared for the Level 3 lockdown restrictions.
The app has recently changed making it more user-friendly.
His exploits in WWII are the stuff of legend.
Many Kiwis were dreaming of a life-changing win tonight.
Emma-Jayne wants to thank her grandparents John and Carol for all they've sacrificed.
The Warriors captain is reportedly concerned about what the club may have to go through again next year.
Nine checkpoints have been operating across Auckland's regional boundaries from this afternoon.
Professor Des Gorman last week told Seven Sharp that Covid-19 would return in the community.
Members of the Auckland family spent time at the cafe on Sunday afternoon.
The District Courts in Auckland and Manukau have also been suspended.
