The United States is in turmoil over violent protests sparked by the death of George Floyd while he was being detained by Police.

US President Donald Trump has also cracked down on looters saying they will not be tolerated.

Meanwhile US President Trump is making life difficult for himself, declaring a cold war on China as well as one on Twitter.

Back hoe, could Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern buckle and head to alert level one earlier than initially planned? New Zealand has now gone nine consecutive days without a new Covid-19 case, and just one active case remains.