Thousands protest new NZ virus lockdown measures

Thousands of people came together in Auckland on Saturday to protest the New Zealand government's latest lockdown and social distancing laws, which were brought back last month after a small outbreak of the coronavirus.

The protesters were tightly packed as they marched, many not wearing masks.

Leader of the Advance New Zealand party, who co-organised the rally, said it was time "to stand up for our rights".

No arrests were reported.

New Zealand confirmed a further two cases of the virus on Friday, taking its total number of infections to 1,795.