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The promise not to get political over Covid-19 has gone out the window, with tempers running high in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon.

The Prime Minister was forced to defend a controversial memo her… Audio

A new law providing a legal framework for Covid-19 Alert Level 2 will be introduced and debated today, with criticism there's been no time for proper scrutiny of the bill. Audio

The hospitality sector is disappointment that the sector is only partially able to operate under alert level two. Chapel Bar owner Luke Dallow talks about the impact the rules will have on them. Audio

There's a note of caution being sounded over the move to alert level two and how to avoid any new COVID-19 outbreaks. Professor Shaun Hendy does a recap on best practice from Thursday to stop the… Audio

When we played your picks for the best songs to dance alone to at the beginning of lockdown we were inundated by suggestions and got so much great feedback that we are doing it again. Audio

Theatre companies will struggle to reopen during Alert Level 2.

Restrictions on audience numbers undermines the financial viability of shows.

Jonathan Bielski is chief executive of the Auckland… Audio

While arts organisations welcome the news of Alert Level 2, the realities mean many are still hamstrung.

With 90 members of the Symphony Orchestra on stage, that would mean to not go over the… Audio

Alert Level 2 is officially on the way, seven weeks after New Zealand entered Alert Level 4.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the reopening yesterday, with the move staggered to allow extra… Audio

The Government has confirmed the country will be easing into Alert Level 2 from Thursday meaning retailers and public spaces will largely be able to reopen as long as physical distancing measures are… Audio

New Zealanders have a new date to count down to and the promise of more freedom on the horizon.

Come Thursday, the country will drop out of Alert Level 3 and into Level 2.

It triggers a major… Audio

Josh Thomas owns Woof Bar in Dunedin. Under level 2 guidelines, restaurants can open on Thursday but bars will have to wait until next Thursday May 21 to open their doors.

Josh has found that… Video, Audio

In Wellington people have mixed about the move to level 2. Some believed the time is right for life to go back to some sense of normality, but others were concerned some have not been following social… Video, Audio

New Zealand is about to be back open for business, but not all at once and not for gatherings larger than ten people.

The Prime Minister on Monday laid out how the country will move to alert level… Audio

Today's announcement of the move to level 2 on Thursday has brought relief to many on the streets of Auckland.

Patience at level 3 has been wearing thin for some and the timing of the shift is… Video, Audio

New Zealand is preparing to open shops and businesses as it moves into Covid-19 alert level 2 rules on Thursday (11:59pm Wednesday).

Government spokesperson Grant Robertson talks to Lisa Owen about… Audio

After weeks of level 4 and level 3 lockdown, New Zealand is moving to level 2 restrictions from 11:59pm Wednesday. Retail stores, malls, gyms, cinemas, restaurants, hairdressers, playgrounds and movie… Video, Audio

Many New Zealanders will be daydreaming about finally getting that haircut or joining friends in a bar for a long overdue catchup. But some of us might be worried about whether the country is ready… Audio

It's only to be expected that many New Zealanders are delighted at the prospect of moving to level 2 after so many weeks in lockdown. However, some experts in the field remain cautious that people… Audio

The move to level two will no doubt come as a great relief to New Zealand business in what has been a very tough time. So many businesses are hurting but will this move be too late for some? We speak… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a staggered move into level 2 starting on Thursday, with schools and bars reopening later and groups limited to 10 people. Audio

At 4pm, New Zealanders will find out when the country will move to Alert Level 2, and businesses are hoping they'll be told they can reopen from Wednesday afternoon.

One particular service New… Audio

New Zealanders have a nervous wait today as the government makes the call this afternoon on whether to move to Alert Level 2.

The return to a semblance of normality is a big jump, and the government… Audio

We're waiting to find out when the level two will happen... But in the meantime, we look into the future of packaging and a new plan for treating Covid-19 in NZ using blood plasma Audio