More work is needed to fully implement recommendations made after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Jacinda Ardern says the first Covid-19 case has been linked to the New South Wales outbreak.
Level 4 lockdown to last seven days in Auckland and Coromandel, three days elsewhere.
The inquiry is expected to report back within 6-10 weeks.
Ports of Auckland makes case before environment select committee.
Businesses are keen to keen to trial the self-isolation programme, says lobby group.
Bridges' memoir 'National Identity' brings his idiosyncratic story to the fore.
Andrew Crisp calls for a more co-ordinated approach to solve the housing crisis.
The big TV production's shift to the UK triggers end of subsidy top-up.
The Prime Minister is calling on businesses to soon send in expressions of interest in the scheme.