Jacinda Ardern orders four-week lockdown for New Zealand to battle coronavirus outbreak

A spike in coronavirus cases has prompted the New Zealand government to lift its coronavirus alert level setting from two to four.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Source: AAP

New Zealand is moving to a near-complete societal lockdown within 48 hours as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern aims to seize on a "window of opportunity" to contain COVID-19.

Military personnel will join with police in enforcing nationwide self-isolation under the unprecedented restrictions.

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