Checkpoint for Tuesday 15 March 2022

5:07 PM.Stalling booster rates are worrying health chiefs, who say people shouldn't consider themselves fully vaccinated unless they've had their third dose.

The number of COVID-19 infections has edged up… Read more Audio

5:14 PM.He stared down numerous contenders and saw off many an adversary - now Simon Bridges is saying goodbye.

In a shock move, the former National leader has announced he is retiring from politics to… Read more Video, Audio

5:22 PM.The cost of taking a train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living but not all commuters expect to rake in the savings.

Public transport fares across… Read more Audio

5:27 PM.The stampede is on for passports, but beware you may have to wait.

After two years of border restrictions, New Zealanders can now travel off shore and return without having to isolate, as long as… 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=6300703803001 Video, Audio

5:38 PM.Auckland streets may be about to get a bit safer, with plans for lower speed limits on more than 1600 roads across the city.

Nearly a thousand of them are around 82 schools in the city.

It's a move… Read more Video, Audio

5:43 PM.Wellington businesses are being hit with another setback, just two weeks after the capital came to a standstill because of the anti-mandate protest at Parliament.

Locals told our reporter Soumya… Read more Video, Audio

5:47 PM.Whangārei is on its own mission to bring people back into the CBD - its parking meters are out of action for the next six weeks in a bid to lure people back.

Omicron's keeping people away from… Read more Video, Audio

5:51 PM.Three years since the Christchurch terror attacks left 51 worshippers dead and dozens injured, one survivor has completed a remarkable journey.

Temel Atacocugu has walked from Dunedin to Christchurch… Read more Video, Audio

5:54 PM.As is where is: one dilapidated former America's Cup yacht abandoned on Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is looking for someone to get rid of 'NZL14', which was… Read more Video, Audio

6:07 PM.About 4000 Ukrainians could be offered safe haven in NZ under a special sponsorship scheme that would allow them to live here for two years.

From today so-called sponsors can apply to bring their… Read more Video, Audio

6:13 PM.Tourism operators are hopeful the border could be open in time for Aussies to eat our hot cross buns this Easter.

The Prime Minister is due to announce plans to fast-track the reopening of the border… Read more Audio