Lisa Owen

There were mixed feelings amongst essential workers finally able to get the Covid-19 jab at a mass vaccination event in New Plymouth today.

The Taranaki DHB is aiming to vaccinate about 7000… Video, Audio

More than 500 people in Afghanistan eligible to come to New Zealand may be left to their own fate as the overnight bombing at Kabul Airport puts an end to further Defence Force evacuation flights.

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Despite no cases of Covid-19 in the South Island it will stay in Level 4 lockdown until Tuesday.

As Rachel Graham reports, many there have their eyes set on when they can move to level 2. Audio

Professor Nick Wilson says it is problematic that people with Covid-19 are having to wait a long time before being moved into quarantine facilities.

"There should have been more work on getting these… Video, Audio

Whether it's dance lessons, choir practice or just a general catchup - everything's on hold in lockdown.

So some groups are getting creative on Zoom - not wanting to miss out on doing what they love… Video, Audio

Australia's Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a short time ago that all children between the ages of 12 to 15 will be vaccinated by the end of the year.

It comes as New South Wales recorded 882… Audio

Health and social services in Auckland say delays in transferring Covid-19 patients into quarantine are putting struggling families in a tight spot.

Providers say the delays are partly caused by… Audio

There was no increase in cases in Wellington today - with the total standing at 14.

But the city will move to alert level 3 limits on Tuesday night.

Our reporter Ben Strang is in Courtenay Place and… Video, Audio

No Covid-19 cases have been found in the South Island - but it is staying in level 4 lockdown until Tuesday.

After that it will still not be business as usual. Level three remains, as there were many… Video, Audio

Far North District Mayor John Carter told Checkpoint there are some serious questions that need answers regarding lockdown.

"How can Wellington have some cases and yet go to level three, we don't… Video, Audio

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The seaside community of Algies Bay, north of Auckland, has been rocked by a case of Covid-19, with the local rest home declared an exposure site.

A staff member at Amberlea Rest Home worked two… Video, Audio

A max vaccination of New Zealand's school-aged children right now is not possible currently, as there is not enough of the Pfizer vaccine in the country, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says.

Lockdown is working, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says, but as Covid-19 community case numbers are still high, the country is staying in lockdown level 4 until 11:59pm Tuesday 31 August.

After that… Audio

"We are not giving up on bringing those who need to come home, home" Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday, as NZ was forced to abandoned its mercy mission in Afghanistan.

Speaking to Checkpoi… Video, Audio

In two weeks' time - those fully vaccinated will have more freedom in New South Wales.

The announcement of the easing of restrictions comes despite the state recording its highest ever daily number… Audio

Time is quickly running out for anyone desperate to escape Afghanistan.

MFAT says its ability to help individuals on the ground is very limited and no new requests for visas are being accepted.

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Some Canterbury health staff are being told they can't work from home. Their rationale - there are no Covid-19 cases in the South Island and vaccination is available. And a union says other DHBs are… Audio

Three All Blacks are missing the Rugby Championship - so they can be home for the births of their children.

Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga all have babies due in the coming weeks.

The… Audio

Declining an emergency MIQ spot to a New Zealander with a high risk pregnancy stranded in the United States without medical insurance is a human rights breach according to the woman's lawyer.

Frances… Video, Audio