Checkpoint

The youth hostel industry in on the verge of collapse, according to its own industry leaders.

Covid is largely to blame. After 89 years in business the YHA recently announced it is… Read more Video, Audio

It is just over three weeks until Christmas, and today was the last day to get a first vaccine, if you want to be double-vaxxed in time for December 25.

In Otāhuhu on Thursday a pop-up vaccination… Read more Audio

The annual kōkako nest survey is underway deep in Auckland's Hunua Ranges.

Years of hard work mean the kōkako population is booming, with more than a hundred breeding pairs.

But how do you keep an… Read more Audio

Kevin the Covid-busting cat is the new support staff member at the Port Chalmers Pharmacy Covid vaccination clinic.

His roles include cuddles and of course cuteness for patients as their get their… Read more Video, Audio

The mayor of Whanganui is supporting an iwi leader's call for holidaymakers to steer clear of the region this summer.

Hamish McDouall says with the low Māori vaccination rates in region, he can… Read more Audio

Rhythm and Vines festival director Kieran Spillane told Checkpoint they decided to postpone the event to Easter after talking with local iwi and listening to the concerns of the local community.

With… Read more Video, Audio

The new National leader has made his first major appointment - giving his almost-rival Simon Bridges the much-coveted and high-profile finance portfolio.

Christopher Luxon travelled to Tauranga today… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6284778604001 Video, Audio

From 11:59pm Thursday, the whole country will be in the new traffic light framework.

So it will be goodbye alert levels, hello red and orange - no green just yet.

Councils around the country are… Read more Audio

Police and Northland iwi are planning checkpoints in Northland from December 15, when the borders around Auckland re-open.

And unvaccinated travellers who try to head there over summer will have "a… Read more Video, Audio

Nelson's Covid cases have swelled today and health officials are still trying to work out where they've come from.

There are now 14 active cases in the area and another one will be officially added… Read more Audio

Warning: Story includes details that may be distressing to some listeners.

Broken marriages, drug addiction, jail time and torment.

Survivors have detailed the impact of sexual assault on them, as… Read more Audio