Checkpoint
Covid finally reaches Chatham Islands
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has become the fifth MP to test positive for Covid.
He says he feels fine, and will be isolating at home. Meanwhile after more than two years, Covid-19 has… Audio
NZ approach to Russia sanctions 'strategic' - expert
An international affairs expert says New Zealand's tailored approach to further sanctions on Russia is a strategic move.
The Russia Sanctions Bill is will pass under urgency this week and soon freeze… Audio
Domestic netball league gets underway under Omicron cloud
The domestic netball league gets underway this weekend under a massive Omicron cloud.
With the latest modelling suggesting that the outbreak is likely to peak in the next two weeks, the timing… Audio
Lake Dunstan cycle trail eclipses expectations in first year
Otago's new cycle trail has eclipsed expectations in its first year, with nearly ten times more visitors than predicted.
The Lake Dunstan cycle trail opened in May last year and goes from Cromwell to… Video, Audio
Scientists hope to resurrect Tasmanian tiger
It has the makings of a Jurassic Park-esque film but it could be closer to reality than we think.
Scientists are trying to resurrect a creature extinct from mainland Australia for about 3000 years -… Video, Audio
Opinion divided on whether tax cuts would help cost of living
As New Zealanders battle to budget for growing bills, talk of tax cuts is tempting some voters looking to balance the books.
National is promising cuts across the board if elected, to deal with what… Audio
Evening business for Monday 7 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6299848273001 Video, Audio
Some Otago vaccinations void as stocks not checked
Up to 1,500 people in the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago area will have to be re-vaccinated, after a major mishap with the storage of the Covid-19 vaccination.
The jabs were given between the… Video, Audio
Russian invasion 'murder' - Ukraine president Zelensky
'This is murder - and I have not heard a reaction'. The words of the Ukrainian president - as he angrily condemned Russia's ruthless bombardment of his country.
The UN says 1,100 civilians have been… Audio
What does Botany think of Luxon's plan to cut fuel tax?
National leader Chris Luxon has tested positive for Covid-19. It comes after his 'attack on tax' in yesterday's state of the nation address zeroed in on Auckland's controversial regional fuel levy.
… Video, Audio
Govt brings Russian sanctions into law, Ukraine invasion ongoing
The government is slapping sanctions on Russians with connections to New Zealand and President Putin.
New legislation will let the government freeze the assets of people associated with Russia, and… Video, Audio
Waikato third DHB to provide rapid antigen tests to community
Waikato is the latest area to roll out rapid antigen tests to combat increasing demand for Covid-19 testing.
The demand is causing delays in processing tests in the lab, with the DHB saying some… Audio
Two nurses on ward of 26 patients in shift at Auckland hospital
The ongoing staffing crunch is hitting those at the front lines of the Covid outbreak. Just two nurses were available to care for a ward of 26 patients at Auckland Hospital during one shift last week.
…Wellington business on edge of protest keen for help
Police and protesters have faced off yet again outside Parliament today, as the stand off enters a third week.
Three police officers have been taken to hospital after they were sprayed with an… Video, Audio
How has misinformation exploded during the pandemic?
So when did jumping on Google pass for actual scientific research? And why has a tsunami of disinformation exploded during the pandemic?
We've all heard of them, and we might even know someone who's… Video, Audio
Western Springs principal asks for shorter isolation, RATs
Shorter isolation periods and Rat tests for teachers could prevent a total return to online learning, according to an Auckland principal struggling to staff classes.
As Omicron cases grow in the… Video, Audio
Coroner hears from families of those killed at Al Noor Mosque
A coroner has heard a man feared his brother was alive but left for dead following the terror attack at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque.
Almost three years after white supremacist Brenton Tarrant… Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 22 February 2022.
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6298448054001 Video, Audio
Police boss details evening conflict at Parliament protest
Police Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers told Checkpoint the conflict this evening was after protesters had moved a concrete block and police had to put it back.
"Obviously we sent some staff… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Advertising watchdog investigating antivax billboard
The advertising watchdog is looking into a billboard using the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid vaccine.
The anti-vax group Voices for Freedom has paid for the billboard… Audio
