Checkpoint

Unvaccinated teachers across the country could soon face tougher Covid-19 restrictions. 

Yesterday on the programme, Education Minister Chris Hipkins wouldn't say whether vaccination for… Read more Video, Audio

Twenty-five thousand New Zealanders around the world entered the lobby today, desperately trying to get a space in MIQ in a bid to return home.

It was the third release of the MIQ virtual lobby… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A sweeping review of electoral laws will look into whether the political donations regime should be scrapped, and public money be used to bankroll political parties.

Also under consideration is the… Read more Audio

One Wellington venue owner is pushing to save brunches, dinners out and date nights by encouraging both staff and customers to get jabbed.

Hospitality group Kāpura runs 35 venues and employs 800… Read more Video, Audio

No vax no service... Auckland city businesses are calling on people to get themselves vaccinated so people can shop, dine and party without fear.

They're waiting on vaccination levels in the city to… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealanders will need a vaccine certificate to get into big music festivals this summer.

Hamish Pinkham is the founder and director of Rhythm and Vines. He talks to Lisa Owen. Read more Video, Audio

It's the ticket to that summer festival, big bar or maybe even a wedding - the proof of vaccine you may need this summer. A pass to party. All it will cost you is two doses of the Pfizer vaccine… Read more Audio

Residents in Lake Ōhau are rebuilding their lives and homes while slowly restoring the scorched landscape after last year's devastating fire.

Today marks one year since fire tore through the remote… Read more Video, Audio

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today the South Island will remain in alert level two but there has been some reprieve, with a slight easing of restrictions for hospitality… Read more Audio

The government has made it clear without more vaccinations lockdowns are here to stay.

Over the weekend Covid-19 cases popped up in Waikato as Delta jumped the Auckland boundary.

Mainfreight… Read more Video, Audio

Auckland businesses on the brink say they might have to shut up shop or slash staff numbers if the government doesn't offer more financial help.

More than 300 hospitality businesses met virtually at… Read more Audio