Vaccination
Booster roll-out brought forward from three to four months
The Covid-19 booster roll-out is being ramped up - with people soon having to wait just three months after their second shot - instead of four.
The new rule kicks in from Friday as the government… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
Professor Gary McLean discusses the developing Omicron threat, the possibility of another bad mutation arriving, and the chances of getting Omicron more than once - especially for people who are under… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the panel this morning are Lynda Hallinan and Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they'll be discussing Omicron threatening to cast a shadow over Summer, and whether the tide is turning… Audio
Prof Gary McLean on the rise and (eventual) fall of Omicron
We may think we have a handle on the Omicron variant, but are we sure? People are certainly being hospitalised, and some are dying, albeit thankfully in low numbers. Professor Gary McLean joins the… Audio
Poll: Covid disrupts two thirds of Kiwis' holiday plans
Kiwis are going to be having their summer holidays - many of them in other areas - regardless of Covid-19. That's one of the key findings from the latest survey conducted by Research New Zealand… Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
Counties-Manukau DHB hits 90 percent fully vaccinated
Sound the bell, Counties Manukau DHB has hit the 90 percent double vaccination target. The last of Auckland's three health boards to get over the line. Counties Manukau has the second biggest eligable… Video, Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Baker
Professor Michael Baker is back with us to discuss the Omicron variant, the increased risks Covid survivors face, and the idea that the time of day a person receives their vaccine has an impact on the… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal begins special hearing on Covid-19 response
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard the government's design of the Covid vaccine rollout left Māori on the back foot from the start.
The Tribunal granted a special hearing into the Government's handling… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Janet Wilson
On the Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Janet Wilson. They look at whether the media are giving new National leader Christopher Luxon a fair go, the billion-dollar climate action package, and… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
Dr Gary McLean is a researcher at Imperial College as well as being a Professor of molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University, and an international authority on coronaviruses. He joins the… Audio
Migrants in Queenstown struggle without vaccine pass access
Some of Queenstown's migrant community have been left out in the cold under the new Covid protection framework.
Only New Zealand or Australian ID is accepted to apply for the vaccine pass - making it… Video, Audio
Some Whangārei outlets adapt to keep serving unvaccinated in traffic light system
Some Northland businesses are refusing to stop serving unvaccinated customers, instead adapting the new traffic light framework to cater to everyone.
Checkpoint reporter Nita Blake-Persen has the… Audio
Otāhuhu clinic reopens to get people vaccinated by Christmas
It is just over three weeks until Christmas, and today was the last day to get a first vaccine, if you want to be double-vaxxed in time for December 25.
In Otāhuhu on Thursday a pop-up vaccination… Audio
Gisborne campsite criticised for not using vaccine passes
A cafe and a campsite in Gisborne are being criticised for not using vaccine passes, saying it will put the community - which has the lowest vaccination rates in the country - at risk.
Far East… Audio
Pasifika reach major vaccination milestone
Pasifika in New Zealand have reached a major vaccination milestone, with 90-percent of Pacific communities have had at least the first covid-19 vaccination. Audio
Police boss confident vaccine mandate won't cause staff shortages
Police and the NZ Defence Force will now have to be vaccinated, or be out of a job.
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has told Checkpoint of the police force’s 11,000 staff the number of those… Video, Audio
Dr Chris Smith: why does the vaccine wane?
Our regular commentator, Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions. Audio
Jacinda Arden visits Christchurch pop-up vaccination clinic
The Prime Minister has made her first trip to the South Island since Delta arrived on New Zealand's shores, today visiting Christchurch to push the vaccine message.
Jacinda Arden was in Woolston -… Video, Audio
Regional mayors reluctant to take position on reopening borders
Whangārei's mayor concedes Tai Tokerau wont make the 90 percent double vaccination target by the time the government makes its decision on moving to the new Covid traffic light system.
Sheryl Mai… Video, Audio