Jacinda Ardern
Post Cabinet press conference
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaking to the press gallery after a meeting of Cabinet today. Audio
Coronavirus: Jacinda Ardern on Alert Level 3 breaches
During the country's first weekend at Alert Level 3 police received almost 700 reports of parties being held and took action against 112 people.
Police are warning that this behaviour could "waste… Audio
Live coverage of the Ministry of Health's latest Covid Update
An update from the Government on Covid 19 - speakers today are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health. Audio
Live coverage of the Ministry of Health's latest Covid Update
An update from the Government on Covid 19 - speakers today are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health. Audio
MPs leave houses, return to House
It was the first day back at Parliament for MPs, and in some ways it was a lot like school. Audio
Prime Minster's Post Cabinet Press Conference
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the nation in her weekly post Cabinet press conference. Audio
Coronavirus: Level 3 no time to get complacent - Jacinda Ardern
Headlines around the globe are touting New Zealand's "elimination" of Covid 19, but experts here are warning it's too early to be talking about elimination, and the public must NOT get complacent.
… Audio
Coronavirus: Dawn breaks on Alert Level 3
Alert Level 3 Covid 19 restrictions have kicked in with health officials confident New Zealand is now in the right place to relax the rules.
Around 400,000 more people are expected to return to work… Audio
Essential workers deserve to keep spotlight once lockdown is gone
They’re getting nationwide applause. Thankful words from politicians. But will our media's focus stay on our essential workers once the lockdown is over? Video
Live coverage of the Ministry of Health's latest Covid Update
An update from the Government on Covid 19 - speakers today are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health. Audio
Live coverage of the Ministry of Health's latest Covid Update
An update from the Government on Covid 19 - speakers today are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health. Audio
Coronavirus: Contact tracing not the reason for lockdown extension - Ardern
New Zealand's Alert Level 4 lockdown has been extended for a little over a week, ending just before midnight on Monday 27 April.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told Morning Report the extension was… Audio
NZ Covid-19 level 4 lockdown extends to end of April 27 - Ardern
New Zealand will move to alert level 3 at 11:59pm Monday April 27, where the country will stay until at least May 11, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
She said whilst shifting levels… Video, Audio
New Zealand will move out of lockdown one week from today
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the level 4 lockdown will be extended five days to 11.59pm on Monday 27 April. Audio
Coronavirus: Government to make big choice on Monday
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that some firms can start back to work when Alert Level 3 is enacted, but only if they can keep people safe.
The actual decision about whether to move down… Audio
Live coverage of the Ministry of Health's latest Covid Update
An update from the Government on Covid 19 - speakers today are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health. Audio
Coronavirus: Economist expects Alert Level 2 within weeks
An economist who first warned the government of the potential severity of the coronavirus crisis in mid-February says the country could be at Alert Level 2 within weeks.
Rodney Jones of Wigram… Audio
Live coverage of the Ministry of Health's latest Covid Update
An update from the Government on Covid 19 - speakers today are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health. Audio
Coronavirus: Immigrants without work facing visa issues
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says ministers are discussing how they can support or repatriate immigrants who have lost their job during the Covid-19 lockdown.
The government has now suspended the… Audio
PM unveils new support package for tertiary students
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed many students will be able to borrow $1000 more on their student loan to tide them over until firmer decisions about tertiary education are made. Audio