Logan Church

Please buy a beer - that's the plea from bar owners in Wellington as they reopen their doors today for the first time in almost two months.

Lockdown has taken a serious toll on the finances of many… Video, Audio

The government's Covid Tracing app is being criticised as clunky, too late, and having little benefit on top of what is already out there.

The much anticipated app was released last night and aims to… Video, Audio

Whether it was a much needed catch up with a friend for coffee, or a dash to ToyWorld for a belated birthday present, Wellingtonians were out in force on Thursday as retailers reopened for business… Video, Audio

There have been many stories of how families have spent the month in lockdown, but one family has had a particularly unique experience.

Kirsty Willis is the general manager of Willowbank Wildlife… Video, Audio

A recent surge of cars and trucks on the roads has provided a much needed boost for towns who rely on travellers stopping to shop.

Data from the Transport Agency show a four-fold increase in heavy… Video, Audio

Chow restaurant is a well-known casual dining spot in central Wellington and employs 35 staff.

The booths and tables at Chow can usually seat up to 176 people, but takeaways have kept the business… Video, Audio

It was back to business for hundreds of thousands more New Zealanders on Tuesday, but business was far from usual.

Lockdown level 3 eased some restrictions to breathe some life back into the economy… Video, Audio

So what do people think of staying in lockdown for another five days?

Residents of central Wellington told Checkpoint reporter Logan Church the news wasn't surprising. Video, Audio

Regional health services are working harder than ever to look after vulnerable communities during the Level 4 lockdown.

One of those is Hora Te Pai Māori health services in Kāpiti, who - aside from… Video, Audio

There have been long lines at supermarkets around the country today ahead of their closure for Good Friday.

This is despite the Prime Minister saying supermarkets will reopen on Saturday and be open… Video, Audio

Foodstuffs is refusing to say why its New World Waikanae store applied for $140,000 in wage subsidies despite appearing busier than ever.

On Tuesday it announced that stores that had applied had… Video, Audio

New Zealanders only have a few more hours to fly home, as the extended time to fly domestically approaches its end.

The government extended the cut off for New Zealanders to fly until 11:59pm Friday… Video, Audio

As thousands of people start, continue or expect to go into isolation, one Wellington woman is trying to make it easier to get help. Consultant Meena Kadri decided to design a flyer that can be… Video, Audio

Some tourism businesses in New Zealand say they are losing tens of thousands of dollars due to cancellations.

Others say they're also seeing far fewer tourists in typically busy hotspots, and are… Audio

RNZ's chief executive Paul Thompson and board chair Dr Jim Mather faced intense questioning by MPs this morning after a week of controversy.

RNZ announced last week Concert FM would move off FM and… Video, Audio

Christchurch red zone residents say the area is experiencing an increasing amount of petty crime and dumped rubbish, due to a lack of people.

The red zone was established after thousands of houses -… Audio

The Iranian president has hit back against Britain, France and Germany after they triggered an unprecedented bid to curb Iran's nuclear programme, by warning European soldiers "may be in danger" if… Audio

Health authorities nervous about measles spreading the holidays are warning people to make sure they're vaccinated.

Measles is on the wane in New Zealand but new cases are still occuring - especially… Audio

Summer Report is back in 2020 with Leigh-Marama McLachlan and Logan Church for three weeks to keep you informed and up to date as we celebrate the great New Zealand summer.

The programme will run… Audio

It's the second day of the government shutdown in Samoa, with more than 100 immunisation teams expected to head out to the country's most remote areas.

The death toll due to measles is now 62, and is… Audio