There are 20 new community cases, all in Auckland. Meanwhile, everywhere outside of Auckland will move to alert level 2 from midnight Wednesday, with new rules.

A drop to alert level 2 won't be a financial relief for some Hamilton hospitality businesses, with one boss saying he will be “completely hamstrung”.

After purchasing a hunting knife, he searched "enemies of Allah", "Isis allegiance", and "security guidelines for lone wolf mujahedeen".

The body, thought to be that of Shirley Warrington, 85, who went missing in July, was discovered by a member of the public on Monday morning.

Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says the latest independent report is predictably negative as to his role and actions.

ERA orders owners of a historic Dunedin pub to pay a former employee who says he was bullied and threatened by another member of staff.

A new website that helps locate available bookings more quickly was created by software developers and engineers in their spare time for “tens of dollars”.

A 33-year-old has been charged with two burglaries following the break-in at a central Wellington gym last week.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly brandished a knife during an argument.

The advert was pulled and both Lion and TVNZ have apologised to viewers who found it confronting.

Police found the driver of a loan car asleep at the wheel. The problem? He was nearly five times over the drink-driving limit and had only three tyres.

ANALYSIS: Not only is level 2 back, but it has new confusing rules and a flash new name.

"If you’re out and about and visiting indoor venues, please wear a mask," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

REVIEW: Compared to singing orange roughies and the tedious machinations of Mike Pero and his charges, this offers tense action and addictive drama.

Liz and Peter Elliott came out of retirement to help the vaccination effort, and ended up working for their daughter at a Palmerston North clinic.

Leading figures in the education sector are calling for greater clarity around mask use in schools at level 2.

'Delta level 2' will look different, an expert says the new mandate for mask-use, social distancing and record-keeping are crucial to reduce risk of 'superspreading' events.

A small change on Air New Zealand's website — a pop-up alert for would-be fliers — may stop people travelling between alert levels without an exemption.

Financial pressure has mounted for Taranaki businesses locked out of trade, but now those able to reopen in level 2 are preparing to swing open their doors.

There are 126 locations of interest, with pharmacies and supermarkets among the latest additions.