Covid 19
Covid-19: Queen cancels virtual engagement after testing positive
To the UK, where the Queen has cancelled her virtual engagements overnight as she continues to experience Covid-19 symptoms.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the 95-year-old Monarch will… Audio
Parliament protests: what's happening now, Mayor Foster
And we head to Wellington now where the protest outside of Parliament is heading into its 16th day. We join our reporter on the ground Nick Truebridge. The Mayor of Wellington Andy Foster also joins… Audio
Education fears entering 3rd year of Covid restrictions
High Schools around New Zealand are preparing for more interupted learning in 2022 as Omicron cases climb. Yesterday the Ministry of Heath reported 2846 Positive Covid-19 cases, a record high. It's… Audio
Research:allergic reactions to vaccines less with 2nd dose
New research shows that people who had allergic reactions to their first Covid-19 vaccination are very unlikely to have the same reaction to their second dose, Nathan Rarere spoke to Specialist… Audio
Can lessons be learned from Moutoa Gardens protest in 1995?
In 1995 local iwi occupied Moutoa Gardens, also called Pakaitore, in central Whanganui. Their protest lasted for 79 days and ended peacefully. Alec Waugh was the Whanganui district police commander at… Audio
Mandate protest on Day 15
At the protests outside Parliament RNZ's reporter Nick Truebridge is live from the scene on a day when protesters' behaviour was condemned as "absolutely disgraceful" by police leaders. There was a… Audio
Parliament protest: Ardern says behaviour of protesters towards police 'absolutely disgraceful'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says violence has been seen at the protest in Wellington but the behaviour and attacks on police in the past couple of days has been 'absolutely disgraceful".
Covid-19 death rate 17 times higher among unvaccinated than vaxxed, Fiji govt warns
Fiji Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.
Covid-19: Advertising watchdog investigating vaccine 'risks' billboard in Auckland
The advertising watchdog is looking into a billboard using the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid-19 vaccine.
Waikato rolls out rapid antigen testing as labs reach capacity
The demand is causing a delay to process tests in the lab, with the DHB saying some tests may take up to seven days for a result.
How the Parliament protest unfolded on day 15
The behaviour by protesters outside Parliament has been condemned as "absolutely disgraceful" by police leaders today. Audio
Waikato third DHB to provide rapid antigen tests to community
Waikato is the latest area to roll out rapid antigen tests to combat increasing demand for Covid-19 testing.
The demand is causing delays in processing tests in the lab, with the DHB saying some… Audio
Two nurses on ward of 26 patients in shift at Auckland hospital
The ongoing staffing crunch is hitting those at the front lines of the Covid outbreak. Just two nurses were available to care for a ward of 26 patients at Auckland Hospital during one shift last week.
…Wellington business on edge of protest keen for help
Police and protesters have faced off yet again outside Parliament today, as the stand off enters a third week.
Three police officers have been taken to hospital after they were sprayed with an… Video, Audio
How has misinformation exploded during the pandemic?
So when did jumping on Google pass for actual scientific research? And why has a tsunami of disinformation exploded during the pandemic?
We've all heard of them, and we might even know someone who's… Video, Audio
Western Springs principal asks for shorter isolation, RATs
Shorter isolation periods and Rat tests for teachers could prevent a total return to online learning, according to an Auckland principal struggling to staff classes.
As Omicron cases grow in the… Video, Audio
Police boss details evening conflict at Parliament protest
Police Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers told Checkpoint the conflict this evening was after protesters had moved a concrete block and police had to put it back.
"Obviously we sent some staff… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Advertising watchdog investigating antivax billboard
The advertising watchdog is looking into a billboard using the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid vaccine.
The anti-vax group Voices for Freedom has paid for the billboard… Audio
Wellington Mayor in high level talks on protest action
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster told Checkpoint he is in high level talks regarding the Parliament protest but would not detail who he is talking to.
He said he is talking with government and police… Video, Audio
Auckland Hospital nurses working extra to provide safe level of care
An Auckland Hospital nurse says his colleagues are working extra shifts or doing different jobs as Covid-19 takes a toll on staffing and case numbers rise.
