Checkpoint

Covid Modelling Aotearoa is standing by its latest projections of an Omicron outbreak leading to thousands of hospitalisations every day. Video, Audio

The Prime Minister has been dragged in to a fresh Ministry-made muddle over Rapid Antigen Tests on the first day back at Parliament.

The Opposition accuses the Government of commandeering tests from… Audio

The GOAT in the boat has picked up yet another accolade, and confirmed she's not done yet.

Lisa Carrington has won the New Zealand Olympic Committee's top award - the Lonsdale Cup - for a third time.

Twizel's mayor and businesses are pleased the country's biggest rowing regatta is coming to town, but some locals are feeling a bit wary about it.

Rowing New Zealand's pinnacle event - the national… Audio

Daily Covid cases have jumped sharply today - 105 new community cases recorded, with Omicron beginning to spread throughout the country.

The ultra infectious variant has ripped through the Australian… Audio

Let's head to Kenepuru Sound in Marlborough now where farming has taken a nautical turn.

Since a storm caused significant damage to the roading network over six months ago farmers have become… Audio

Our leading sport agency is encouraging people to think out of the box and keep active despite many major events being cancelled due to Covid restrictions.

Under the red traffic light settings… Video, Audio

Cricket World Cup organisers are confident the tournament will go ahead, but have confirmed crowds will be limited.

Seven overseas teams are coming here for the event - due to start in early March… Audio

As Covid cases rapidly climb, just how can you minimise the risk of catching it - specially when you might be mixing and mingling over the weekend?

University of Otago infectious diseases expert… Video, Audio

As Omicron cases increase, health authorities have warned people need to be ready to isolate at home, and manage symptoms if you come down with Covid.

So what needs to go into a Covid care kit? Our… Video, Audio

Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John, as demand on its service, and staff shortages begin to burn.

It is investigating 19 incidents when an… Audio

The number of Omicron cases in New Zealand is expected to swell - as test results come back for people who were at Soundsplash.

One parent reckons more than 50 students at an Auckland High School… Audio

The government has announced plans for light rail in Auckland, which looks to be New Zealand's most expensive public transport project so far.

It will link up with the City Rail Link in the CBD, head… Video, Audio

MPI is helping fund the development of a driverless 'tractor' to work in orchards.

The autonomous machine will be able to spray, mulch and trim the trees.

Smart Machine chief executive Andrew… Video, Audio

The first political poll of the year shows the Prime Minister's popularity is dropping, but she's still well ahead of National's new leader.

It's the first One News Kantar Public Poll since Chris… Video, Audio

New Zealand Cricket is putting on a charter flight for South Africa to ensure the Black Caps upcoming tests against the Proteas will still go ahead.

It's also decided to move some games, in the hope… Audio

Development of the multi-million dollar Taranaki Crossing in Te Papakura o Taranaki - Egmont National Park - has entered into a new phase this summer.

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One of our most successful Olympians - Hamish Bond - is hanging up his oars.

The rower became the first male New Zealander to win three successive Olympic gold medals.

His most recent gold was in… Audio

A business advocacy group has had its order of rapid antigen tests effectively absorbed into government supplies.

Now the EMA has been forced to source RAT tests from elsewhere. Meanwhile it is… Video, Audio