Auckland is set to enter Covid-19 alert level 3, and the rest of NZ level 2. Three members of a family who travelled widely have tested positive - and authorities are yet to "put a ring around" the cases.

Three new cases in the community have prompted alert level changes across the country, with people urged to stay at home in Auckland.

Tourist attractions, McDonalds and multiple Bunnings stores are linked to a mother, father and teenage daughter who tested positive.

There are four Covid alert levels, here's a reminder of how they work.

Powerful quake strikes off Japan's east coastal province of Fukushima leaving more than 140 people injured and thousands rattled - including an All Black.

Can you still travel? Will flights be cancelled? Here are the latest developments.

Checkpoints will be set up around the Auckland region allowing entry to those with exemptions only. Here's the rules.

Taranaki will move to alert level 2, rather than 3, despite an extensive visit from the country’s most recent community cases.

White House deputy press secretary's resignation came a day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist.

Team UK skippper evokes images of 2013 as he ponders his Prada Cup predicament.

Ten-man Wellington Phoenix were beaten 2-0 by A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners after English striker David Ball was sent off inside the opening half an hour.

Taranaki will be moved into alert level 2 covid restrictions after three new cases emerged in the community, two of which had visited New Plymouth over Waitangi weekend.

The new eating and social space to liven up the far end of the New Plymouth CBD has been wanted by business owners for some time.

The prisoner was flown to Wellington Hospital, where he remains, following the incident on Thursday night.

For the third time in his career, Marcus Daniell has reached the quarterfinals of a grand slam.

Prada Cup racing goes on hold as community Covid cases found in Auckland.

The TV presenter reveals the love and strength of baby Frankie's father, in an interview with Woman magazine.

Hospitality NZ chief executive says decision 'devastating' for already fragile sector.

REVIEW: Available on TVNZ OnDemand for the rest of the week, it's a reminder of the power of bullet-time, dystopian visions and Keanu Reeves.

OPINION: Italians don't just have a better boat than the British, suddenly they have the superior crew to go with it now. It looks an unbeatable package.