Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield addresses media on 30 April 2020 at 1:00pm, to give an update on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
Speakers:
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health
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On the last day of stage four lockdown, PM Jacinda Ardern spoke about her decisions and the approach for the rocky road ahead.
 
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There are two new cases of Covid-19 today, made up of one confirmed case and one probable case. It is the eleventh day in a row where case numbers have been in single digits. view all

 

 
 
Winston Peters said the Government is considering its foreign and trade policy priorities, in light of the global pandemic. view all

 
 

National Party leader Simon Bridges says that lockdown 'has gone on too long' and that 'we don't want to flatten the economy'.
 
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Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said like many people he had enjoyed a takeaway coffee this morning, but it was not an excuse to congregate outside cafes and eateries.

"Please do maintain the physical distancing that will be imperative in alert level 3.

"We do not want to see the sorts of rebound that we have seen in other countries." view all

 
 

 
 
Overnight on Tuesday, New Zealand moved into lockdown level 3, where takeaways and drive-throughs can reopen, so long as they can ensure completely contactless transactions. 

Many drive throughs saw huge queues of people who couldn't wait to get their first hash brown, milkshake or burger.

Producer Ellie Jay and video journalist Simon Rogers went out in the early hours to see who was first in the queue. view all

 

 
 
In Auckland, it was all about coffee and the prospect of expanding bubbles as New Zealand adjusted to life under lockdown level 3. 

Level 3 eased some restrictions to breathe some life back into the economy, and allow a few more activities - but strict bans remain on socialising or group gatherings.

With new Covid-19 safety practices in place across the board, it has taken some work, but businesses and shoppers say they are just happy to get the money moving again.

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The owner of an Auckland mall says some business are not paying their rent even though she's giving them a 50 percent discount and the smaller operators need more help from the government.

Glenfield Mall owner Dallas Pendergrast says some of the 115 tenants wont survive the massive restrictions on retail during lockdown down and now alert level 3.

She told the epidemic select committee on Tuesday that small businesses do not want the Prime Minister's thanks for toughing it out, they need help like rent subsidies because compassion does not pay the bill.

Mrs Pendergrast says some businesses will never re-open and the cost of running a mall is still high even thought it is largely closed. view all

 

 
A South Taranaki iwi says 70 percent of the people it stopped at a checkpoint near the small town of Patea were flouting the rules under alert level 3 and that is why some communities needs to take things into their own hands. 

A number of towns around Aotearoa have set up checkpoints screening people coming in and out, in a bid to keep Covid-19 at bay. 

Debbie Ngarewa Packer of Ngāti Ruanui says of the 40 people who passed through today, just 12 had a valid reason. view all

 
 
 

 
Staff at McDonald's in New Plymouth were braced for a rush on Tuesday morning as New Zealand adjusted to lockdown level 3 inwhich for many meant a return to work. And they weren't disappointed. Customers began queuing at the drive-through at 3.30am and by the time the fast-food restaurant opened at 5am, about 40 vehicles were snaking through the car park. RNZ reporter Robin Martin has more. view all

 

 
 
 
It was back to business for hundreds of thousands more New Zealanders on Tuesday, but business was far from usual.

Lockdown level 3 eased some restrictions to breathe some life back into the economy, and allow a few more activities.

But strict bans remain on socialising or group gatherings. With new Covid-19 safety practices in place across the board, it has taken some adjusting, but businesses and shoppers say they are just happy to get the money moving again.

Checkpoint reporter Logan Church and cameraman Dom Thomas have spent the day talking to business owners coming up with creative ways to operate under the new rules. view all

 
Prime Minister Jacinda Adern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield addresses media on 25 March 2020 at 1:00pm, to give an update on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
 
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It's often said no matter how long the night is, the sun will always rise, and for Muslims in New Zealand embarking on a month of day-time fasting and spiritual reflection in the middle of a global pandemic, the saying could not ring more true. Full story: http://nzh.tw/12326498
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 *Having a roof over his head is a new concept for Anaru Kora. "Out in the streets I've got freedom, but being over here I've got time to actually sit down and think where I want to be." view all

 
 
 

 
 
This Saturday will be one of only a few times Vietnam War veteran Morris "Stoney" Burke has missed the Anzac Day dawn parade. But this year it will be through no fault of his own, with services cancelled across the country for the first time in history, due to concerns over Covid-19. view all

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
The Young Innovator Awards challenges Western Bay of Plenty students to come up with an innovative product or service that solves a problem. In its 10th year, the event has undergone a dramatic transformation due to the global pandemic. view all

 

 
 

Kia ora! Do missions and open your wild eyes!
Build stuff, get mucky, get arty, get lost... explore your backyard wilderness!
Learn nature ninja skills, get crafty, hunt poo and discover amazing stuff outdoors.
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The race for fast food and delivery chains to get ready in time for Tuesday's rush is on, with each store working to get their fridges fully stocked, their workspaces safe, and their deliveries up and running.

Many of you will no doubt be hanging out for your first takeaway after so many weeks. But who's open? What are they serving? And what measures are they putting in place to ensure your safety? 

Harry Lock has the answers to your burning questions. view all

 

 
 

 

 
As lockdown alert level 3 approaches in New Zealand, small, independent restaurants and cafes are coming up with ways of making sure they can still deliver to hungry customers.
 
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A few words from the New Zealand Prime Minister for Anzac Day, 25 April 2020 view all