Covid 19

Vaccination-resistant teachers are creating headaches for principals as the deadline for the government's vaccination mandate draws nearer.

They are figuring out how to cover classes on Tuesday when… Audio

Angry scenes have arrived at the door of democracy in the capital today, with thousands of protesters marching to Parliament.

Their motive was unclear - some angry at lockdowns, the vaccine and… Video, Audio

Auckland will move to level 3 step 2 restrictions on November 10.

It means from Wednesday restrictions will ease somewhat, allowing retail to open with social distancing, and groups of up to 25… Audio

There's been plenty of talk about New Zealand living with Covid restrictions, while the rest of the world is 'back to normal'. Rosie Carnahan-Darby, living in Los Angeles is setting the record… Audio

Just under a year ago, the University of Oxford's Dr Maxime Taquet joined the show to discuss the lingering impact Covid-19 was having, including the fact that one in five survivors went on to be… Audio

It would be an understatement to say that Bangkok-based Squid Game star Geoffrey Giuliano's life has changed dramatically over the last 18 months. The 68-year-old American actor, author, artist and… Video, Audio

When Covid struck and put a halt on touring, rockers Jane and Jimmy Barnes (as the Jane Barnes Band) launched a series of online performances, which attracted millions of views from around the world… Audio, Gallery

Former North Shore resident Mia Ayoub spent her formative years in Egypt before moving to New Zealand with her family when she was eight. But she always thought she'd return to the country of her… Audio, Gallery

Another Monday, another review of alert level condition for Auckland and other areas this week -  along with ample evidence in the media that the change can’t come soon enough for Aucklanders who are… Audio

There have been two positive wastewater tests for Covid in Gisborne, Mayor Rehette Stoltz told Checkpoint.

The tests were from November 1 and 3. She said there are no positive reported cases in the… Video, Audio

There are fears Delta's long tentacles have reached further across New Zealand - with Covid-19 detected in wastewater in Taranaki.

A sample taken in Stratford on Monday has come back with a strong… Video, Audio

Auckland should open its borders by December, regardless of vaccination levels, says Auckland deputy mayor Bill Cashmore.  Video, Audio

As Auckland reaches day 80 in lockdown some say they're desperate to see restrictions loosen for the double-vaccinated.

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A positive wastewater test in Taranaki has people fearing Covid has spread far beyond the Auckland border.

An ESR sample from Stratford taken on Monday has returned a strong positive result - with… Audio

Further questions are being raised about home self isolation for Covid cases after the death of a second person.

The Auckland man in his 50s was found dead at an address in Mount Eden after an… Audio

It's feared people might unwittingly be sharing apartment buildings with isolating Covid-19 cases.

Building managers are asking for better communication from health authorities, so they can keep… Audio

National's Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop told Checkpoint he thinks the potential time allocation for Aucklanders to leave the region in holidays is "the stupidest idea I've ever heard".

“MIQ is… Video, Audio

As daily community covid cases continue to crack three figures more government isolation facilities could be converted to quarantine hotels for those unable to stay at home while sick.

Joint head of… Video, Audio

As Aucklanders watch the vaccination rate tick up towards easing restrictions, jabs of another kind are also on offer in the locked down city: Botox.

The cosmetic injections are available under level… Video, Audio