As stated by Police Commissioner Andrew Coster: Police have today made a small number of arrests to help ensure community safety and limit any potential.
Day two of the latest national lockdown saw more arrests and rising case numbers, but health officials have also come closer to discovering the source of the latest outbreak. See how the day unfolded with RNZ's live blog.
Three people were arrested in Christchurch today after police were called to an anti-lockdown protest, and two people were arrested in the Far North for refusing to wear masks.