We'll soon hear the latest numbers of new Covid-19 community cases ... as Aucklanders welcome life in level 3

After five weeks of level 4 lockdown... they now have the freedom of barista-made coffee, takeaway food and contactless shopping.

Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield admits he lost sleep over the decision to move levels.

He says no more community cases have been reported overnight in Waikato's Northern Hauraki ... where an Auckland remand prisoner infected his household.

A third gang now appears to be affected by Covid-19, with a source telling our newsroom a Hells Angels prospect is quarantining after testing positive.