Lisa Owen

The government has conceded that the Delta outbreak in Auckland is not under control, even as work continues to stamp out the virus.

However, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins rules out a move… Audio

On Auckland's level three road map pubs with 50 people inside will be able to open before gyms with physical distancing measures.

On the next step on the level 3 alert system retail stores will be… Video, Audio

Kura Kaupapa and Kohanga Reo are urging all their staff to get vaccinated - and are still working on those who are hesitant within the sector.

School and early childhood staff who have contact with… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6276848799001 Video, Audio

Wild weather has been lashing the Wellington coast with several roads forced to close. Our reporter Kirsty Frame joins Lisa Owen from Wellington's south coast. Video, Audio

Auckland businesses are crying out for help to survive, nine weeks into lockdown.

While they are able to cash in the wage subsidy and the business support payments, they're also having to raid… Video, Audio

As Auckland heads into its ninth week of tight Covid restrictions some Auckland business owners are having to re-mortgage their homes, dig into retirement funds or simply ignore the bills stacking up… Video, Audio

A new Northland town has popped up as a Covid-19 location of interest.

The AA driver and vehicle licensing centre in Kerikeri is believed to be linked to the two Auckland women who travelled North… Audio

Northland and parts of Waikato will stay in lockdown for at least another five days. Right now health authorities cannot rule out unchecked Covid-19 transmission in the community.

The stumbling block… Video, Audio

Super shot Saturday is coming, and it will all be broadcast on a screen near you. The government is taking a page out of the history books, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing 'vaxathon' - a… Audio

It's been almost nine weeks in the trenches for Auckland businesses physically shut due to Covid restrictions and still there's no date for when they will be able to open to customers.

There are… Audio

As the world is being encouraged to ditch the petrol and diesel vehicles and go electric, the Streetdog electric motorbike could be an attractive option. Video, Audio

Parents spoken to by Checkpoint have given a tick of approval on the decision to keep schools closed and mandate vaccinations for teachers.

But it does mean even more time at home and almost two… Video, Audio

At least 8,500 more people have ended up on the benefit since the start of the delta outbreak.

While job losses have been nowhere near as severe as the first national lockdown in March last year… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6276676685001 Video, Audio

A shakeup of the Commonwealth Games programme has left some sports worried about their future in the event.

From 2026 the number of compulsory sports will drop from 16 to two - just athletics and… Audio

The country's largest union appears hesitant to see more vaccination mandates rushed through Cabinet.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced school staff and high-risk health workers… Video, Audio

Get ready for a blast from the past. The government is turning back the clock to try to wind up vaccine rates across the country.

A telethon will hit New Zealand screens this Saturday, although this… Audio

There are fears Covid may be spreading undetected in Northland after a second woman who visited illegally from Auckland tested positive for the virus.

She was tracked down by police officers last… Audio

Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Knoff Thomas has told Checkpoint the government does not fully understand how small businesses in Auckland are suffering in the Delta outbreak… Video, Audio