Covid

Once the Auckland region reaches 90 percent double-dosed with the vaccine, the newly revealed Covid-19 protection system comes into play.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has laid out a new traffic… Audio

The Auckland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive, Michael Barnett has cast his eyes over the plan, what's in it for business, particularly struggling smaller to medium enterprises?. Also with… Audio

The College of GPs says a nationwide shortage of pulseoximeters is an example of the need for a clear pathway on how community covid cases should be managed. Pulseoximeters measure the amount of… Audio

A growing number of workplaces are considering bringing in Covid vaccine mandates. The Warehouse Group has begun consulting with staff about a directive for staff to be vaccinated.

Victoria… Video, Audio

With the country recording triple figure cases for the first time since Covid arrived in New Zealand, the focus is going on how the health system will cope with Delta firmly entrenched in the… Audio

People who have waited patiently - and often painfully - for weeks in lockdown are finally able to access face to face care from dentists, physios and other allied health professionals.

The… Audio

Daily Covid numbers have hit triple figures today, with 102 cases recorded in the community.

94 of them are in Auckland and eight in Waikato. 40 of today's cases are so far unlinked.

Deputy Prime… Video, Audio

UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to talk about the warnings from Health Secretary Sajid Javid that new Covid cases could skyrocket this winter - but his government won't heed a call from… Audio

Secondary principals in South Auckland say the government's plans for reopening schools will be too late for many of their students. Students in years 11, 12 and 13 will be allowed back to school in… Audio

A woman with Covid-19 has handed herself into police after fleeing quarantine in Auckland.

She was one of three alleged escapees in quick succession by people quarantining from the community.

Our… Audio

National says it would get rid of lockdowns once vaccination rates hit 85 percent, or on December 1 - whichever comes first.

Its 'Back in Business' plan would also boost the wage subsidy and… Audio

An Auckland man who travelled to Waiheke Island after testing positive for Covid-19 will be allowed to remain on the island, despite allegedly breaching multiple health orders.

The case is the first… Video, Audio

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins told Checkpoint it is “certainly a possibility” by Christmas that Aucklanders could have more freedoms while still being restricted within the regional Covid… Video, Audio

Secondary school students in Years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able to return to the classroom on 26 October, Education and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed. Audio

Sydney-based correspondent Brad Foster tells us about the latest news in Australia. Audio

Postponing, rescheduling, cancelling, even rebranding... Organisers of the country's biggest arts, film and music festivals are having to make huge calls on the fate of their events in the light of… Audio, Gallery

Pfizer has applied for approval for the Covid vaccine to be used in US children aged 5-11. And a federal court has temporarily reinstated a controversial abortion ban in Texas just days after a lower… Audio

There are serious fears New Zealand's health system won't cope with an influx of Covid-19 patients.

Health workers say the system was already stretched before before Covid, and things won't get any… Audio

As daily Covid cases continue to climb in Auckland, there are rumblings of rebellion in the South Island and a call to break away.

The separatists now have some allies in high places with top… Audio