Checkpoint

Health and social services in Auckland say delays in transferring Covid-19 patients into quarantine are putting struggling families in a tight spot.

Providers say the delays are partly caused by… Read more Audio

There was no increase in cases in Wellington today - with the total standing at 14.

But the city will move to alert level 3 limits on Tuesday night.

Our reporter Ben Strang is in Courtenay Place and… Read more Video, Audio

No Covid-19 cases have been found in the South Island - but it is staying in level 4 lockdown until Tuesday.

After that it will still not be business as usual. Level three remains, as there were many… Read more Video, Audio

Far North District Mayor John Carter told Checkpoint there are some serious questions that need answers regarding lockdown.

"How can Wellington have some cases and yet go to level three, we don't… Read more Video, Audio

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The seaside community of Algies Bay, north of Auckland, has been rocked by a case of Covid-19, with the local rest home declared an exposure site.

A staff member at Amberlea Rest Home worked two… Read more Video, Audio

A max vaccination of New Zealand's school-aged children right now is not possible currently, as there is not enough of the Pfizer vaccine in the country, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says.

Lockdown is working, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says, but as Covid-19 community case numbers are still high, the country is staying in lockdown level 4 until 11:59pm Tuesday 31 August.

After that… Read more Audio

"We are not giving up on bringing those who need to come home, home" Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday, as NZ was forced to abandoned its mercy mission in Afghanistan.

Speaking to Checkpoi… Read more Video, Audio

In two weeks' time - those fully vaccinated will have more freedom in New South Wales.

The announcement of the easing of restrictions comes despite the state recording its highest ever daily number… Read more Audio

Time is quickly running out for anyone desperate to escape Afghanistan.

MFAT says its ability to help individuals on the ground is very limited and no new requests for visas are being accepted.

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Some Canterbury health staff are being told they can't work from home. Their rationale - there are no Covid-19 cases in the South Island and vaccination is available. And a union says other DHBs are… Read more Audio