Louise Ternouth

Weddings in alert level 3 can still go ahead but rather than lush and lavish they need to be more bespoke, intimate celebrations for just 10 people.

From flowers to multi-tier cakes and large orders… Video, Audio

An Auckland restaurateur is calling for special provisions to be made to the Sale of Liquor Act like they were for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, to accommodate more outdoor diners and give the CBD a… 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

The SPCA is facing its biggest kitten season yet after desexing was put on hold in lockdown.

Now it is desperate for foster parents and adoptions to help them catch up with the backlog and to make… Video, Audio

The first phase of the Auckland's journey back to level 2 means early learning centres are back.

They can now accept the children of non-essential workers but they have to operate with bubbles of 10.

No vax no service... Auckland city businesses are calling on people to get themselves vaccinated so people can shop, dine and party without fear.

They're waiting on vaccination levels in the city to… Video, Audio

A rush to deep clean, get a test and be vaccinated marked the first day of level three in Raglan following a case of Covid-19.

The case is one of two detected in the Waikato yesterday, with another… Video, Audio

A four day drive-through Covid-19 vaccination event began today aiming to boost vaccinations particularly in Pasifika communities.

People have been encouraged to "Rally Your Village" - signing up… Video, Audio

While humans are still waiting for their trims and regrowth touchups, in alert level three Auckland pet groomers are back in action.

Five weeks in level 4 has left groomers with a backlog of pooches… Video, Audio

Police have issued a warning to Aucklanders ahead of the weekend - level 3 is not level free.

As the city faces its first weekend with slightly looser restrictions, police are reminding those in… Video, Audio

The first day of level three has brought back takeaways and click and collect across Auckland. But some businesses in the CBD are keeping their doors shut until level two as the city's workers remain… Video, Audio

It's not just Netflix Aucklanders have been eyeballing over lockdown, there's been a rush on for ebooks as well.

In fact the weekly demand for online ebooks almost doubled in Auckland libraries… Audio

Auckland will move to alert level 3 from 11:59pm Tuesday, and will stay there for at least two weeks.

There were 22 new cases today, but health authorities say most new cases are linked to… Video, Audio

A pet shelter in Auckland for animals from abusive households says demand for their service has tripled since lockdown began.

Since opening just two months ago Pet Refuge is getting more and more… Video, Audio

Some families impacted by this latest Delta outbreak have been given the all clear to leave quarantine.

They are being supported by Pasifika groups with temporary housing bridging a gap before they… Video, Audio

While the rest of the country has moved to alert level 2 Auckland remains in lockdown which means still no takeaways.

For some people it's a case of cooking fatigue, or they don't know where to… Video, Audio

Spring has sprung at the same time as level 4, forcing Auckland's flower growers to bin months of their work.

Under alert level 4 they aren't able to sell or distribute their goods but can't simply… Video, Audio

Lockdown means we're at home almost 24/7. So what are people choosing to wear each day - is it pyjamas and sports gear on repeat or are some people actually getting dressed for work?

Reporter Louise… Video, Audio

Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth joins Lisa Owen with all the details that have been revealed on the New Lynn terror attack on Friday afternoon.

Lisa Owen hears from witnesses in the Countdown… Video, Audio

A man has been shot dead by police after a knife attack at New Lynn's Countdown supermarket at LynnMall on Friday afternoon.

Here are the latest details.

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