Checkpoint

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6297548206001 Video, Audio

'Proportionate to the risks the country faced'. The defence the government put up today over a legal challenge of its MIQ system, and the limitations it put on offshore New Zealanders.

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'No longer tenable'. The country's top cop has renewed calls for protesters to move their vehicles off the roads blocking central Wellington streets, to bring to an end the major disruption.

They've… Read more Video, Audio

Under new government rules some returnees can get a temporary pass out of self isolation to visit a terminally ill relative, go to court or get medical attention.

And sports teams or performers who… Read more Video, Audio

The parents of Kiwi snowboarder Zoi Sadowski Synott's have praised their daughter's 'nerves of steel' after she won a second medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics - this time a silver in the big air… Read more Video, Audio

The Catholic Order of St John of God has been described as masters of cover-up and moral simpletons.

An Australian clinical psychologist has been giving evidence at the inquiry looking at historical… Read more Audio

Absolute carnage is the situation for Queenstown as Covid isolation rules forcing businesses to close, according to a local business leader.

There are now at least 30 locations of interest in the… Read more Video, Audio

The Auckland Mayor has confirmed he is bowing out of politics after more than 40 years - including two terms leading the city.

The former MP and Labour Party leader says it is time to pass the baton… Read more Video, Audio

As the Omicron outbreak rapidly expands, New Zealand is readying for the next stage of its Covid-19 response - Phase 2.

981 new cases were recorded in the community today, bringing the total number… Read more Audio

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is looking forward to reuniting with family, as he heads home after the biggest win of his career.

Thirty-five-year-old Fox finished five shots ahead of the field, to… Read more Audio

Some hospitality businesses feel they are getting the cold shoulder again from government after being left out of the test to work scheme, which is designed to keep the doors open during peak Omicron.

Superintendent Corrie Parnell says it is possible the vehicles will not be moved but he is optimistic it will happen.

He says the occupation of Parliament's grounds is unprecedented in New Zealand's… Read more Video, Audio