Lisa Owen
Parliament protest: Negotiation expert pushes for mediation
Former lead crisis negotiator for the police Lance Burdett told Checkpoint the offer to keep protestors' cars off the street could be a productive move.
"When you offer something to somebody, they… Video, Audio
Grounded Kiwis' MIQ case against govt reaches High Court
The 'foundational right' of New Zealanders to return to their country is at the core of a legal battle being fought over the MIQ system.
The case, being taken by the group Grounded Kiwis against the… Video, Audio
Calls grow for dialogue as protestors dig in at Parliament
Businesses near Parliament say they are only just holding on, with customers scared off by the massive group of protesters occupying the grounds.
Some bars and cafes near the precinct have already… Video, Audio
How disposable face masks are being turned into farm fence posts
Since the "mask up" mandate got stricter we're seeing more of the blue and white disposable ones covering mouths and noses.
But where do they go when we chuck them? They might be in your backyard or… Video, Audio
Super Rugby Pacific opening round likely to be postponed
The opening round of Super Rugby Pacific may have to be postponed, with members of the Moana Pasifika squad bracing for positive Covid-19 tests.
Moana Pasifika's final pre-season match is likely to… Audio
Westport couple cannot get home, rely on neighbours for info
As tough as the flooding is for those in Westport - it's equally tough for those who can't get to their homes there, because access roads are closed.
Bill and Erica Lynch are semi-retired, and spend… Audio
Buller resident on evacuation, flood threat
A state of emergency is in place in Westport for the second time in a week.
As the floodwaters rise in the west coast, dozens of residents have had to evacuate.
One of them is Jenny Thomas, who's… Audio
New isolation rules for critical workers released
As New Zealand prepares for an Omicron onslaught, the government has unveiled new rules designed to keep the virus from grinding the country to a halt.
The virus has caused major supply chain… Audio
Unseen history of Fiordland to feature in new documentary
An expedition into one of Aotearoa's most remote areas has unlocked some long-hidden secrets, and will give Kiwis a glimpse into an unseen past.
The six-day expedition last week into Fiordland's… Video, Audio
Napier's art deco festival going ahead, but hugely scaled back
Despite the many event cancellations around the motu, Napier's art deco festival is still going ahead next week, but it will be hugely scaled back.
Organisers have had to cancel more than 200 events… Audio
EMA on RAT tests for critical businesses
The government says its taking a light touch when it comes to policing businesses that register as critical for the Covid test to work scheme.
Workers that qualify, will be allowed to skip Covid 19… Video, Audio
Weather: Low-lying Westport areas expected to flood at high tide
The Buller District has been hit again with heavy rain, less than a week after many Westport residents were forced to leave their homes due to flooding.
The Buller and Orowaiti Rivers are running… Video, Audio
Nurses not being supplied N95 masks - nursing union
N95s are recognised as the best masks to wear to prevent catching Covid-19 - they're the ones all our MIQ staff are wearing.
But many of our nurses say they're just not being provided for hospital… Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 10 February
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Families in motels brace for border opening
As Aotearoa's border reopening edges closer, families living in motels fear the country's housing crisis is about to get a whole lot worse. Audio
Weather: Another state of emergency declared in Westport
A state of emergency is once again in place in and around Westport - and evacuations are underway for the second time in a week.
A high tide is due at 7pm and residents are being told to get to… Video, Audio
Covid-19 Response Minister on critical isolation exemptions
Who is a critical worker and who is not? For business it could literally be a multi million dollar question.
From today they can decide for themselves if they fit the bill and register for the… Video, Audio
Protesters refuse to leave Parliament’s grounds, 120 arrested
Police have arrested 120 protesters on the grounds of Parliament during the third day of anti-mandate demonstrations.
A massive deployment of officers is slowly and methodically picking out… Video, Audio
Wellington businesses keen to see protestors gone
Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Arcus has told Checkpoint he'd like to see the protests finished "as soon as possible, but making sure that's done in a way that there's not harm to… Video, Audio
Three arrested at Parliament anti-mandate protest
More than 100 police have been holding protestors at bay outside parliament on the second day of a rally against vaccination mandates.
Three people have been arrested. The protestors have set up a… Video, Audio
