Checkpoint

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On Monday the Ministry of Health issued a statement advising that of the 20.000 swabs taken in Auckland, about 80 to 90 percent of those who turned up didn't need to.

Royal NZ College of GPs Dr Bryan… Read more Video, Audio

Omicron is continuing its silent creep through the community - with almost 2,000 cases reported today.

There are 73 people in hospital with the virus and one in ICU. The high demand for tests has… Read more Video, Audio

Police Association boss Chris Cahill says he agrees with the police's decision-making on the Parliament protest.

"I certainly know from Wellingtonian point of view, they'll be frustrated, but we have… Read more Video, Audio

Protesters have escaped any imminent police crackdown as they flout the law outside Parliament, blocking roads and setting up more and more tents.

Community leaders have added their cries to the… Read more Video, Audio

With the number of New Zealand schools with Omicron cases at 320, Principals Association President Steven Hargreaves says they're basically back to remote learning like last year.

"It's right in… Read more Video, Audio

Bike theft is an ongoing issue especially in Tāmaki Makaurau and it's an issue that has grown, with the popularity of e-bikes.

Now cyclists have an online tool to help track down their stolen bike… Read more Video, Audio

Exams can be stressful at the best of times, but imagine how it feels when you pit yourself against students around the globe and come out on top.

But top of the world is exactly where Justin Yang… Read more Video, Audio

The price of petrol continues to climb, edging closer to $3 for 91. A large slice of that is made up of taxes.

In Auckland it's 52 percent of the bill.

Right wing lobby group the NZ Taxpayers' Union… Read more Video, Audio

Nurses say they've been vindicated by an independent report that's found what they've been saying for years - they're overworked and under stress - and patients are suffering.

The review into safe… Read more Video, Audio

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

Shoppers say meat is increasingly off the menu in favour of cheaper alternatives.

Protein prices are on a steady climb, so we sent reporter Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro back to the… Read more Video, Audio