New Zealand reported 21 new coronavirus cases just days after it imposed a lockdown putting its "Covid zero" strategy in doubt. Auckland reported 20 cases with at least 5 people hospitalised as the lockdown was extended until midnight set to last till next Tuesday.

New Zealand: Coronavirus cases rise amid lockdown; Auckland worst-hit

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday that the country's biggest city, Auckland, will go into a seven-day lockdown from early morning on Sunday after a new local case of the coronavirus of unknown origin emerged.

New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on August 17 delayed New Zealand's approaching election by four weeks to October 17 after a renewed coronavirus outbreak hampered campaigning.

New COVID-19 outbreak delays election in New Zealand

New Zealand's government on August 14 extended a lockdown of its largest city Auckland for another 12 days as it tries to stamp out its first domestic coronavirus outbreak in more than three months.

New Zealand extends lockdown in Auckland as COVID-19 cluster grows

A fresh coronavirus cluster in Auckland has led to 17 coronavirus cases, days after New Zealand marked record 102 days without a single case of the deadly virus.

New Zealand: Concerns rise after fresh cluster causes hike in coronavirus cases

New Zealand's health minister resigned on Thursday following severe criticism of his handling of coronavirus and violation of lockdown in April. The sword was hanging over the head of David Clark after he broke lockdown rules in April and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern admitted that it's essential that "health leadership" has the "confidence" of the people.

Amid backlash, New Zealand health minister resigns

New Zealand said on Tuesday that it has two new cases of the coronavirus, both related to recent travel from the UK

New Zealand no longer COVID free, confirms two new cases

It has been 17 days since the last new case was reported in New Zealand, and Monday also marked the first time since late February that there have been no active cases.

No new cases of Coronavirus in New Zealand

New Zealand virus containment sets an example for countries across the world. NZ PM Ardern turned away by a cafe due to social distancing norms.

New Zealand virus containment sets an example for countries across the world

New Zealand has been applauded for the way it handled the coronavirus pandemic. As no new cases were reported for two days, New Zealand has decided to reopen its economy and let people return back to their day-to-day life.

Kiwis to return to workplace as New Zealand lifts lockdown

New Zealand: Mayor bungee jumps to promote tourism

In this segment, WION had an exclusive conversation with Dr. Arindam Basu, Associate Professor, Canterbury University, New Zealand, over the Coronavirus crisis. Where he talks about how News Zealand is seemingly the brightest spot in the world at the moment.

Exclusive: Dr. Arindam Basu, Associate Professor, Canterbury University, New Zealand Speaks to WION | Full Interview

What will tourism look like in the post-pandemic world? Australia and New Zealand are currently working on a tourism project. Both countries have almost control the epidemic. Watch report.

COVID-19 under control in New Zealand and Australia

New Zealand has started to relax its strict lockdown, with residents able to travel to work, spend more time outside and order takeaway food

Thousands return to work in New Zealand