Checkpoint for Tuesday 26 October 2021

6:15 PM.Mental health experts say the devil will be in the detail of the government's long-term pathway to mental wellbeing, Kia Manawanui.

But the nitty-gritty seems to be missing from the document and… Read more Audio

6:08 PM.No jab, no job is to become reality for tens of thousands of people.

The government has expanded the vaccine mandate to cover all workers at businesses where customers will need to show a Covid… Read more Video, Audio

5:55 PM.A fired-up and in-form opposition awaits the Black Caps in their opening match at cricket's T-20 World Cup.

New Zealand starts their campaign against Pakistan in Sharjah early tomorrow morning. Clay… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.South Auckland community leaders are confident all three DHBs in Tāmaki Makaurau will hit 90 percent fully vaccinated.

And while the race is on to get the city out of lockdown before Christmas… Read more Audio

5:42 PM.Whānau Ora providers have told the High Court that the Health Ministry's refusal to hand over the vaccination information of all Māori is inconsistent and a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi.

But the… Read more Video, Audio

5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6278822812001 Video, Audio

5:35 PM.A group of New Zealanders stuck overseas have proposed a self isolation system for returnees, which would see more people get home and reduce cost for the government.

The Grounded Kiwis plan would… Read more Video, Audio

5:35 PM.Farmers around the country could be in to reap the rewards of one of Fonterra's biggest milk price payouts in the co-operative's history.

The dairy giant predicts an $8.40 payout would pour almost… Read more Audio

5:24 PM.The South Island's streak of no Covid-19 community cases ended over the weekend, prompting discussions about how to reduce further spread.

The unvaccinated person flew from Rotorua to Blenheim late… Read more Audio

5:18 PM.A doctor says she will have to leave the country and fly back in to be eligible for the government's one-off residence visa.

Critical workers qualify if they arrive before next July, but those… Read more Audio

5:13 PM.The government has announced the Covid vaccine will be compulsory for all workers at businesses where customers need to show a vaccine certificate.

That includes cafes, restaurants, gyms and… Read more Video, Audio

5:12 PM.There was no update today for Auckland pupils - and parents - about when children in younger year levels will go back to school. But some Auckland students have returned to the classroom for the first… Read more Video, Audio

5:08 PM.The government has announced a major expansion of its vaccine mandate. Workers employed by businesses that require customers to present a vaccine certificate will also need to be fully immunised.

… Read more Audio