Checkpoint for Friday 1 October 2021

6:30 PM.The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has apologised to a managed isolation guest over its handling of an early release request.

Craig Robinson arrived from Queensland in August 2020… Read more Audio

6:27 PM.It's the UN's International Day of Older Persons and it turns out New Zealand tops the list when it comes to the highest number of senior hosts on Airbnb.

More than 27 percent of hosts in the country… Read more Audio

6:24 PM.A farmer who contracted Covid-19 last year is encouraging people to get vaccinated, no matter where they live in the country.

This comes as rural health experts call for data on how the rollout in… Read more Audio

6:20 PM.Two big announcements from Australia today - the first being a shock resignation of New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian - after 5 years in the position.

It comes as the state's corruption… Read more Audio

6:16 PM.'On the precipice of a future... or significant failure.' That's how the Whānau Ora Minister described the current state of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout today.

Peeni Henare met with iwi health… Read more Audio

6:07 PM.The latest vaccination rates show Māori in Auckland will not come anywhere near the 90 percent first dose challenge laid down by the Prime Minister in time for next week alert level review.

And… Read more Video, Audio

5:53 PM.Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist David Nyika is saddened but not surprised a bout manipulation system existed in boxing at the 2016 Rio Games.

An independent investigation, commissioned by amateur… Read more Audio

5:50 PM.Meanwhile, wedding planners around the country are also being hit hard just as the season begins, due to Auckland still being in lockdown and alert level 2 hampering gathering numbers.

Hawke's Bay is… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.Businesses in Te Tai Tokerau are feeling the strain as Auckland's closed border keeps visitors at bay.

News the city's checkpoints will stay during level 2 has been tough to take for many Northland… Read more Audio

5:40 PM.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… Read more Video, Audio

5:36 PM.The government is telling people to do two things this weekend: get vaccinated and get tested before Monday's alert level decision.

Covid-19 cases have levelled off today with 19 reported in the… Read more Audio

5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6275007923001 Video, Audio

5:26 PM.The mother of slain police constable Matthew Hunt has condemned the getaway driver for her 'unbelievable' selfishness on the day her son was gunned down.

Natalie Bracken has been sentenced to 12… Read more Audio

5:20 PM.A King Country father and his three children missing in bush for 17 days survived on 'bush food' and rice.

Tom Phillips and his children had not been seen for 17 days until they returned home out of… Read more Video, Audio

5:11 PM.There were 19 new community infections confirmed on Friday, but health authorities estimate there will be at least 30 more based on transmission rates and the number of households contacts.

More than… Read more Video, Audio

5:06 PM.The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian has resigned amid an investigation by the state's corruption watchdog.

Public hearings wiil be held later this month to investigate whether there… Read more Video, Audio