Checkpoint for Tuesday 6 April 2021

6:23 PM.While the trans Tasman bubble has been good news for many.. group of migrants took to the steps of Parliament today - calling on the government to allow their families into the country.

Many have had… Read more Audio

6:19 PM.The much anticipated trans-Tasman bubble will soon be a reality - with the government announcing quarantine-free travel will begin in just under two weeks time.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Read more Audio

6:13 PM.Warning: parts of this report may be distressing for some listeners.

A witness to the Christchurch terror attack is calling on the government to listen to their pleas, and fears lives could be lost… Read more Video, Audio

6:07 PM.Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge has been onboard Te Huia train between Papakura and Hamilton. The service started on Tuesday morning.

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5:55 PM.Packs of up to fifteen feral dogs have forced the temporary closure of tracks and a campground in the Far North.

The public is being urged to keep away from places where the dogs have been roaming… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.Women are dying while the government drags its feet on funding a new cervical cancer screening programme, according to a leading women's health researcher.

Minister Kiri Allan revealed today she has… Read more Video, Audio

5:42 PM.It is the first day of the new Hamilton to Auckland return train service Te Huia.

On board Nick Truebridge hears from passengers who say it is much more convenient than driving.

The train is slower… Read more Video, Audio

5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6246804599001 Video, Audio

5:25 PM.The two week lead in to the trans Tasman bubble is to give the airlines time to get their ducks in a row.

Air New Zealand has more or less doubled the number of flights it is offering in preparation… Read more Video, Audio

5:23 PM.A plea from a public figure fighting a very private battle: Labour minister Kiri Allan has urged everyone to encourage the women in their lives to get a smear after announcing she has stage three… Read more Audio

5:21 PM.The new rail service between Hamilton and Papakura has been welcomed with much excitement today.

Two morning services will leave Hamilton in the early hours of the morning, and there are two trains… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.An ambulance was called to treat an injured worker at the Ports of Auckland last week - just two days after a damning report revealed widespread safety concerns at the Ports.

There are growing calls… Read more Audio

5:09 PM.Get ready to bounce across the ditch in two weeks' time. The Prime Minister has confirmed the trans-Tasman bubble will be up and running at 11.59pm April 18.

Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet is satisfied… Read more Video, Audio