Covid 19
Berlin DJs campaigning for Unesco status
Techno DJs in Berlin are campaigning to save their culture, by getting Unesco heritage status.
Berlin has a strong relationship with the electronic dance music - it became the soundtrack to… Audio
Covid-19: Councillors frustrated by Thames-Coromandel mayor's vaccination stance
A code of conduct complaint has been laid about Thames Coromandel District Council mayor Sandra Goudie's vaccination stance. Several councillors are fuming the mayor will attend a council meeting… Audio
Thames mayor's vaccination stance prompts complaint from councillor
A code of conduct complaint has been laid about Sandra Goudie's Covid-19 vaccination views, but the council has not investigated, saying the matter was resolved informally.
Covid-19: Whānau Ora wins in court against Ministry of Health again
The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency has had another win in the High Court over its battle with the Ministry of Health for data on unvaccinated North Island Māori.
The agency has already forced the… Audio
Ministry told to review decision on North Island Māori vaccine data
The High Court has directed the Ministry of Health to again review its decision not to hand over data for unvaccinated North Island Māori to the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency.
Newmarket shops to close on Saturdays after protests
A Newmarket retailer says she'll be closing her doors on Saturdays from now on after anti-vaccine mandate protestors caused havoc over the weekend. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Auckland's Domain… Audio
Nicola Willis: number of houses needs to increase
The National Party's new leader has shuffled his caucus cards to reveal an Opposition front bench that he hopes will see him moving to the 9th floor of the Beehive after the next election. Mr Luxon's… Audio
Covid-19: Tauranga police station high-risk spot, pupil tests positive
Tauranga police station has been listed this evening as a high risk location of interest for Covid-19, and a primary school pupil in the region has also tested positive.
Crown under fire on Māori inclusion in Covid-19 response
Today was the first day of a special hearing into whether the Crown has breached Te Tiriti in its Covid-19 response.
Child poverty report shows Māori, Pasifika, disabled falling behind
The government may be making in-roads in tackling child poverty, but yet another report shows Māori, Pacific and disabled tamariki are in danger of being left behind.
The latest Child Poverty Monitor… Audio
Govt secures deal for Pfizer's Covid antiviral medication
Another drug has been added to the Covid toolkit. The government's secured a pre-purchase agreement for 60,000 courses of Pfizer's anti-viral medication.
Known as Paxlovid overseas, the medication is… Audio
Māori on back foot from start of pandemic, Waitangi Tribunal told
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard that Māori were on the back foot right from the start of the Covid pandemic.
Today was the first day of a special hearing into whether the Crown has breached Te Tiriti… Audio
Health Ministry 'traffic light' advice for aged care inconsistent - Aged Care Association
Aged Care Association chief executive Simon Wallace has told Checkpoint the advice from Ministry of Health for rest homes has been inconsistent.
"In the space of 12 hours on Thursday night, Friday… Video, Audio
Mayor slams hostile behaviour over Covid-19 rules
Alleged cases of abuse directed to Ashburton business owners and staff due to Covid-19 restrictions has angered the Ashburton District mayor.
Some pharmacies criticised for charging to print vaccine passes
Some pharmacies are under fire for charging people a fee to provide a hard copy of their vaccine passports.
The Pharmaceutical Society says printing should be free, but at least one Northland… Audio
Some Auckland businesses struggle with red level requirements
Fanfare and excitement accompanied Auckland's move out of lockdown, but some businesses in its less visible suburbs say not much has changed.
While many flung the doors open, some have kept them… Video, Audio
Pharmac secures Pfizer's Covid-19 medication, subject to Medsafe approval - PM
The government has purchased 60,000 courses of Pfizer's oral antiviral medication to treat early infections of Covid-19, subject to Medsafe approval, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed.
The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Panellists Ruwani Perera and Phil O'Reilly discuss the first weekend of the new Covid traffic light system, the newly revealed Nation Party caucus lineup and the popularity of Anti-vaccine accounts on… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 6 December 2021
Panellists Ruwani Perera and Phil O'Reilly share what they have been thinking. Audio
Public libraries in Nelson now subject to vaccine pass checks
People in Nelson need to show vaccine passes to enter public libraries after the Covid-19 outbreak in the region.
