Checkpoint

The government could be footing a $200 million bill if Covid kills the summer festival season.

The government has announced a safety net for the sector, underwriting 90 percent of unrecoverable costs… Read more Video, Audio

Vaccination-resistant teachers are creating headaches for principals as the deadline for the government's vaccination mandate draws nearer.

They are figuring out how to cover classes on Tuesday when… Read more Audio

On Tuesday afternoon the father of slain teenager Connor Whitehead has held an emotional press conference and appealed for a person involved in his son's death to hand themselves in.

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Angry scenes have arrived at the door of democracy in the capital today, with thousands of protesters marching to Parliament.

Their motive was unclear - some angry at lockdowns, the vaccine and… Read more Video, Audio

Auckland will move to level 3 step 2 restrictions on November 10.

It means from Wednesday restrictions will ease somewhat, allowing retail to open with social distancing, and groups of up to 25… Read more Audio

The Black Caps have stormed their way into the semis at the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

The New Zealand side beat an in-form Afghanistan in their final group game today to book a place… Read more Audio

A six-week-old baby with Covid-19 has been admitted to Whangārei Hospital as infections in Northland climbed by five.

Despite that, Cabinet has agreed to move the top of Te Tai Tokerau out of… Read more Audio

Chief executive of Swimtastic Swim School Mark Bone told Checkpoint the last minute rule change to exclude swimming pools from being able to open under level 3 step 2 has been very confusing.

“CDC… Read more Audio

The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency isn't ruling out further legal action in its bid to get hold of individual Māori vaccine data.

It's again had its request rejected by the health ministry, a… Read more Audio

A legal expert says the Christchurch terrorist has an uphill battle in claiming his rights have been breached.

The terrorist also claims his guilty plea was given under duress.

He is now being… Read more Audio

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

No more window shopping, Auckland stores can swing the doors again on Wednesday.

At level 3 step 2, shops can reopen - so long as social distancing is in place and facemasks are in use.

Glenfield… Read more Video, Audio