Louise Ternouth
Petrol prices get closer to $3 a litre
Refilling your petrol tank is starting to sting like never before - with prices inching closer to $3 a litre.
The AA says that will happen at some point this year, and prices are already nearing… Video, Audio
Swap your cloth mask for a surgical, N-95 or P-2, experts say
Masks have been a major part of life under Covid but now Omicron has entered the community they're needed more than ever.
The government is due to update its advice on masks this week but experts are… Video, Audio
Auckland hospitality puts hope in customers under orange level
Auckland hospitality businesses are holding out for the orange light - hoping it'll tide them over until the border opens.
It's been two weeks since Tāmaki Makaurau moved to red and it's another two… Video, Audio
Covid-style Christmas Santa photo at mall one to remember
He's making a list, checking it twice, but this year Santa is also wearing a mask and checking you in. It's a Covid-style Santa visit in malls across Auckland this year, with the city still in the red… Video, Audio
Auckland reacts to move to orange level Covid protection rules
So Auckland will stay in the red zone until midnight on December 30. Our reporter Louise Ternouth is in Onehunga.
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ACC assessors told to watch for sexual assault survivors exaggerating symptoms
Survivors of sexual assault say ACC's process for getting long-term help and financial support can cause more harm than good.
It comes as Checkpoint can reveal ACC assessors are told to look out for… Audio
Auckland's traffic light freedom at end of Covid lockdown tunnel
For some it is the traffic light at the of the Covid tunnel, but for others things have stalled.
The red light in the new Covid protection framework has more than $1.7 million Aucklanders moving… Video, Audio
Govt's $37.5m boost to revive Auckland, but hospitality not happy
The government has announced a $37.5 million support package to put the sizzle back into Auckland's venues and events, but some in hospitality are not happy.
The government will subsidise 100,000… Video, Audio
Auckland reopening, but will workers return to CBD?
Auckland's CBD could be ghost town long after the traffic lights switch on. Large firms and companies based in the CBD are not expecting many workers will come back to their desks just yet.
That… Video, Audio
Auckland hairdressers take up blades to tackle lockdown locks
Auckland hairdressers and barbers have finally been able to pick up their scissors again and tackle the wild lockdown locks.
They're among the first businesses in the country to trial the new… Video, Audio
Auckland businesses grapple with scanning certificates, distancing, and other measures
Auckland businesses are grappling with how they'll manage the scan in process for customers and clients, on top of distancing and number restrictions.
But hairdressers have got a week's head start… Video, Audio
Hamilton needs more licenced outdoor space under level 2
Bars and restaurants are gearing up for a busy weekend in Hamilton - but as Covid restrictions squeeze serving space, they want bigger borders around where they can sell booze.
Waikato is back at… Video, Audio
Some nerves but relief as Auckland primary schools reopen
There were some first day nerves as Auckland primary schools swung open the gates after three months of online learning.
Students from new entrants to Year 10 are allowed back - but with rules… Video, Audio
Puppies kept in pet stores throughout lockdown
An online petition is calling for the end of pets for sale in pet shops following backlash against an Auckland shop which kept two puppies instore throughout lockdown.
The two puppies were unable to… Video, Audio
Auckland CBD business struggle as office workers stay home
While retail is back in level 3.2 Auckland's CBD businesses say they're floundering as office workers stay home leaving the city deserted.
Figures from Heart of the City show inner city businesses… Video, Audio
Auckland shops open doors for first time in three months
The first taste of normality for Aucklanders today - with retailers swinging open the doors for the first time in three months.
At alert level 3 step 2 shops can reopen but with masks and social… Video, Audio
Auckland retailers reopen at step 3 level 2
Many people in Auckland are making the most of their new-found freedoms today, now the city is at Alert Level 3, step 2.
Shops have re-opened, and some outdoor gathering sizes have increased to 25.
… Audio
Auckland shops ask for patience as new level rules begin
Auckland retailers are asking customers to be patient tomorrow as they work out the new alert levels rules on the job.
The city moves to level 3 step 2 on Wednesday - allowing shops to reopen with… Video, Audio
Concerns of a 'hard slog' for second doses in Counties-Manukau DHB
It is going to be a hard slog getting people back for their second doses - that's the message from on the ground in Counties Manukau.
Yesterday, first doses in the DHB ticked over to 90 percent -… Audio
Hamilton Zoo opens again after one month closed
Hamilton Zoo opened its gates again today after a month out of action.
Waikato moved to level 3, step 2 on Wednesday which means public facilities are back but with social distancing and masks in… Video, Audio
