But Auckland, where August's community outbreak of Covid-19 occurred, will have tougher restrictions for a while yet.
The latest poll will be released on 1 NEWS at 6pm tonight, ahead of the first leader's debate.
What started as two worried parents desperately searching for the toy, developed into a nationwide bear hunt.
The duo go into next week's French Open on a high.
Most Kiwis wake in Alert level 1 and New Zealand's most likeable politicians revealed.
Commuter headaches have hit new highs after the Auckland Harbour Bridge was crippled on Friday.
The competition was only completed yesterday.
At 24 months, 17% of children involved in the study did not meet the sleep guidelines.
"We don’t need the Government to tell us to do that," he told Breakfast. "We can as individuals chose to do it.”
The majority of New Zealand woke in Alert Level 1 today.
“Excessive reliance on one or very few prey species is unlikely to promote resilience in this beleaguered species."
The Labour leader met this morning with Auckland health advocate and former boxer David Letele.
The 10-month-old boy died of "non-accidental head injuries" in Starship Hospital on 6 September.
The national carrier will be offering 1000 extra one-way flights during the two-week period compared with the July break.
The party wants to "scale-up" capacity by allowing private accommodation providers to become approved service providers.
The squad consists of 20 players who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities and are aged between 12 and 40.
The initiative will roll out in 10 stores from today, with plans to expand over the coming year,
National wants to expand New Zealand's managed isolation capability, if returned to power.
Perenara is one of a few All Blacks with newborns.
The decision means the Government could be liable for around $700 million of earthquake insurance payouts.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield confirmed the latest figures in Wellington as most of the country returned to Alert Level 1.
It includes border entry exceptions for 30 veterinarians, 570 deep sea fishing crew and 210 agricultural and horticultural mobile plant operators.
The changes - which will now cover two weeks - will come into effect from Monday.
Fonua-Blake said he was both excited and nervous about what awaits next year with the Kiwi club.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield said 85 close contacts were identified from the flight.
The accident near Newmarket comes as the Harbour Bridge remains at reduced capacity.
But, he said Level 1 looks a little different to what it was last time.
Hodgman said he's trying to live his best life with the team in camp in Whakatāne.
Labour's leader says her party is "supporting food banks in the meantime" as it looks for a longtime solution.
"He loved watching the Blues or the All Blacks. He loved attending games with his friends."
Melissa Ewings told a friend on Sunday she was going to walk to Clarence River.
"We have the systems, processes and capability to comply with all safeguards to contain and stamp out flare-ups," Michael Barnett says.
The Mansfields were taken to the Tenancy Tribunal by their property manager, LOTUS.
Ardern promises she'll invest in people and provide stability, while Collins says she'll bring a plan to build the economy.
The results will be put to Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins tonight during the First Live Leaders' Debate.
Hundreds turned out to watch the public training session – and get the odd autograph after.
Four New Zealanders including champ Israel Adesanya feature on UFC 253’s fight card.
Lauren Bruce is ready to fire on the world stage.
ACT has continued to gain support up to 7% - translating to nine seats in Parliament.
The poll showed the National Party sitting on 31 per cent and Collins on 18 per cent as preferred prime minister.
During the first TVNZ leaders' debate the pair were asked how they'd get Covid-19 border exemptions right.
The pair debated the issue on TVNZ1 tonight.
Jacinda Ardern says she believes in such a tax, but accepts "voters don't agree".
The first leaders' debate was hosted by John Campbell.
Jennifer Lees-Marshment says Collins was the more effective communicator at today's first TVNZ leaders' debate.
Meanwhile, Jacinda Ardern said she felt the debate was "no worse than a parliamentary environment".
The bridge has been at limited capacity for days following damage caused by a truck.
Burnouts, donuts and high speeds are the norm, according to Brooklands residents.