Level 2
NZ outside Auckland readies for 'Delta' version of level 2
From midnight Wednesday morning all of New Zealand - barring Auckland - will move to alert level 2, but with new restrictions in the face of Covid-19 Delta.
South Islanders say they are relieved and… Audio
Covid-19 Minister details alert level changes, vaccine supply
All of New Zealand except Auckland will move to Covid-19 alert level 2 at 11:59pm on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister has announced two major changes to the level 2 rules.
Jacinda Ardern says face… Video, Audio
Wellington dodges a bullet - another day with no Covid-19
It appears the capital has dodged a bullet - another day with no community Covid-19 cases means a return to alert level 1 from midnight.
Wellington, Wairarapa and the Kāpiti Coast shifted to level… Audio
No Covid-19 in Wellington but Hipkins warns it is early days
So far so good - there are no community cases of Covid-19, but the Minister is warning it is still early days.
The Wellington region moved to Alert Level 2 on Wednesday after an Australian tourist… Video, Audio
Auckland CBD businesses hit hard by another lockdown
In Auckland's CBD it appears the lights are on but nobody is there.
The impact of this week's third inner city lockdown in a year is being so widely felt some businesses say if they cannot get rent… Video, Audio
Moving to Covid-19 level 2 - the reaction on Takapuna Beach
The news of a drop to Covid-19 alert level 2 was met with joy and relief from locals on Takapuna beach this afternoon.
Locals shared their thoughts with our reporter Ella Stewart. Video, Audio
Covid-19: NZ drops an alert level - what you need to know
From midnight Auckland will drop down to Covid-19 alert level 2 whilst the rest of the country will return to alert level 1.
That's despite three new cases in the community, two are siblings from… Audio
Aucklanders 'stoked' at drop to Covid-19 alert level 2
Some Aucklanders say they are 'stoked' to be stepping down to alert level 2.
Whilst it still means restrictions on numbers in venues and at gatherings, people at Auckland's Viaduct told reporter… Video, Audio
Papatoetoe High School principal on latest Covid-19 cases
On Wednesday two new community cases were announced, both students at Papatoetoe High School where the daughter in the family at the centre of the latest community outbreak attends. Principal Vaughan… Video, Audio
Auckland Viaduct welcomes move to alert level 2
Businesses in Auckland's Viaduct are rapt with this afternoon's news that the city will return to alert level 2 from midnight.
The Soul Bar has been a popular lunch and dinner waterfront spot over… Video, Audio
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff reacts to Covid-19 alert level decision
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff joins Lisa Owen with his reaction to the government's Covid-19 alert level decision.
Responding to question about him informing decision to move to level 2, Goff says he has… Video, Audio
Covid-19 Response Minister on alert level decision
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins joins Lisa Owen to discuss the latest Covid-19 alert level decision. Video, Audio
Many Auckland restaurants and bars may not survive in alert level 2
Auckland restaurant owner, Mandy Lusk, talks to Wallace about why a number of the city's hospitality operators will not survive under alert level 2 restrictions. Audio
The Hair Shop - Taihape
Michelle Donovan is the owner of The Hair Shop in Taihape - on State Highway One right in the middle of the the gumboot capital of the world. Audio
Restaurants Getting Ready to Open Their Doors again.
Jane Dixon from the Mussel Inn in Golden Bay is getting ready to re-open the restaurant tomorrow - she joins us to tell us how it's going. Audio
The move to level 2: NZ's business community responds
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
What can you do in level 2?
Domestic travel? Expanding bubbles? We break down the long awaited rules for level 2 with Dr Patricia Priest. Plus, Australia vs. New Zealand in their covid-19 response. Audio