Restrictions come into force for seven days from 6am Sunday. There are two new community Covid cases - and several locations where the virus could have spread.

A supermarket, a gym and a pharmacy are among the five locations linked to the newest community case.

The America's Cup final was set to start on Saturday, the Lantern Festival will be off.

There are four Covid alert levels, here's a reminder of how they work.

The lockdown will begin at 6am Sunday when a border around Auckland will be re-established.

New Zealand Cricket swift to respond to lockdown, America's Cup organisers pondering options.

Wellington locals reminded they must wear masks on public transport as city heads into level 2.

All manner of records fall as the Breakers tip the form book on its head.

Coach Leon MacDonald says Hamilton or Wellington the options for their temporary base after level 3 upgrade.

'Devastating' to increase alert levels in what should have been a bumper weekend for Auckland.

Nyika waited so long to join the money ranks, and he needed just 29s to get a win that was greeted by boos.

Police to resume search for missing diver, 67, at Cape Reinga tomorrow morning.

Here is what you need to know for travel in Auckland and around the country.

It's the largest Powerball prize won by a single player in 12 months.

Double Olympic champion says she takes all sorts of confidence out of her best throw in over four years.

He finished tied with overnight leader Mako Thompson, but claims the top spot for Snday because he had the better third round.

Anton Cooper wins yet another title, as mountainbike nationals unfold.

Jordie Barrett robbed of a legitimate conversion but it doesn't matter as the Blues muscle their way home.

Cricket Australia may reportedly refuse to play in Auckland to avoid another quarantine for their squad.

Security seized drugs at Electric Avenue, but most fans were well-behaved.