It is the first day when case numbers have been in the single digits since the outbreak began, with nine new community cases reported.

After talking to family a decision has been made to suspend daily searching and move into a 'reactive' phase.

Armed officers swarmed a unit in a state housing complex in Auckland's Grey Lynn, after reports of a man threatening a resident with a knife.

Mohammed Hakim was the "cornerstone" of his family's house, his eldest son says.

The man, 31, has appeared in court over the death of the 27-year-old, who was found dead in Auckland's Ōwairaka/Mt Albert.

There have been nine new cases of Covid-19 recorded in the past 24 hours — the lowest daily total since the beginning of the outbreak.

The man was arrested after being seen driving through a freight lane with his lights off, according to police.

A 57-year-old man, known to the woman, has been arrested in relation to the death, police say.

A man who allegedly altered a text message to say he had returned a positive Covid-19 test result has reportedly been in the Auckland area.

Waka Nathan never lost a test in his career and devoted much of his time to Māori rugby after his retirement.

A man has died after being trapped under a fallen tree in a paddock in rural Canterbury on Thursday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Lena Zhang Harrap, who was found dead on Wednesday in her Mt Albert electorate.

DOC ranger Chris Wootton said Whakamaharatanga Walkway was a site of “special significance” to Ahuriri iwi.

Glenda Barratt wins Hutt City by-election by narrowest of margins

A 17-year-old has been jailed for four years after attacking two officers during a routine traffic stop.

An apology from the AA to an elderly couple left stranded by the road for two hours until cops intervened has done little to soothe their road rage.

DOC rangers will be patrolling popular Canterbury whitebaiting spots amid reports some frequent fishermen were reluctant to follow new rules.

Zespri has launched “emergency management plans” after kiwifruit shipped from Tauranga tested positive for Covid-19 in China.

Group says its plans to replace exotic trees with natives will help to restore the indigenous landscapes of Auckland's mountains.

Just six hours before he succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident, inspirational sports journalist Michael Pulman asked the love of his life to marry him.