Louise Ternouth
Fossils about 3.5 million years old found in Auckland tunnel dig
Fossils up to three and a half million years old have been discovered while digging a tunnel to move Auckland's waste water.
Now Auckland Museum has partnered with Watercare to collect, identify… Video, Audio
Some Auckland senior students return, while younger years wait for news
There was no update today for Auckland pupils - and parents - about when children in younger year levels will go back to school. But some Auckland students have returned to the classroom for the first… Video, Audio
Aucklanders' response to new Covid-19 'traffic light' system
Auckland will transition into the new 'traffic light' Covid-19 framework as soon as the region's three district health boards hit 90 percent of their eligible populations being fully vaccinated.
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Two more weeks level 3 step 1 for Auckland as Delta spreads
Cabinet has decided to keep Tāmaki Makaurau at alert level 3 step 1 for a further two weeks.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Cabinet did consider a short circuit-breaker lockdown in Auckland, in… Video, Audio
How are weddings still happening in level 3?
Weddings in alert level 3 can still go ahead but rather than lush and lavish they need to be more bespoke, intimate celebrations for just 10 people.
From flowers to multi-tier cakes and large orders… Video, Audio
Auckland restaurants call for legal help with reopening in level 2
An Auckland restaurateur is calling for special provisions to be made to the Sale of Liquor Act like they were for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, to accommodate more outdoor diners and give the CBD a… Video, Audio
Parents support call to keep schools closed, vaccinate teachers
Parents spoken to by Checkpoint have given a tick of approval on the decision to keep schools closed and mandate vaccinations for teachers.
But it does mean even more time at home and almost two… Video, Audio
SPCA expects big kitten season after no desexings in lockdown
The SPCA is facing its biggest kitten season yet after desexing was put on hold in lockdown.
Now it is desperate for foster parents and adoptions to help them catch up with the backlog and to make… Video, Audio
Auckland early childhood centres grapple with step 1, level 3
The first phase of the Auckland's journey back to level 2 means early learning centres are back.
They can now accept the children of non-essential workers but they have to operate with bubbles of 10.
…Auckland businesses urge vaccination for safe reopening
No vax no service... Auckland city businesses are calling on people to get themselves vaccinated so people can shop, dine and party without fear.
They're waiting on vaccination levels in the city to… Video, Audio
Raglan rushes to clean, test, vaccinate after Covid-19 cases
A rush to deep clean, get a test and be vaccinated marked the first day of level three in Raglan following a case of Covid-19.
The case is one of two detected in the Waikato yesterday, with another… Video, Audio
Rally Your Village: Covid-19 vaccination event for Pasifika
A four day drive-through Covid-19 vaccination event began today aiming to boost vaccinations particularly in Pasifika communities.
People have been encouraged to "Rally Your Village" - signing up… Video, Audio
Auckland dog groomers back in action under level 3
While humans are still waiting for their trims and regrowth touchups, in alert level three Auckland pet groomers are back in action.
Five weeks in level 4 has left groomers with a backlog of pooches… Video, Audio
Aucklanders warned to keep distance in first level 3 weekend
Police have issued a warning to Aucklanders ahead of the weekend - level 3 is not level free.
As the city faces its first weekend with slightly looser restrictions, police are reminding those in… Video, Audio
Click-and-collect again in Auckland, but some outlets stay closed
The first day of level three has brought back takeaways and click and collect across Auckland. But some businesses in the CBD are keeping their doors shut until level two as the city's workers remain… Video, Audio
Piles of paperbacks in the post as Auckland goes level 3
It's not just Netflix Aucklanders have been eyeballing over lockdown, there's been a rush on for ebooks as well.
In fact the weekly demand for online ebooks almost doubled in Auckland libraries… Audio
Auckland moves to Covid-19 alert level 3: Latest details
Auckland will move to alert level 3 from 11:59pm Tuesday, and will stay there for at least two weeks.
There were 22 new cases today, but health authorities say most new cases are linked to… Video, Audio
Demand for Auckland pet refuge triples under lockdown
A pet shelter in Auckland for animals from abusive households says demand for their service has tripled since lockdown began.
Since opening just two months ago Pet Refuge is getting more and more… Video, Audio
Some families in Delta outbreak given all clear to leave MIQ
Some families impacted by this latest Delta outbreak have been given the all clear to leave quarantine.
They are being supported by Pasifika groups with temporary housing bridging a gap before they… Video, Audio
A month with no takeaways - Auckland faces cooking fatigue
While the rest of the country has moved to alert level 2 Auckland remains in lockdown which means still no takeaways.
For some people it's a case of cooking fatigue, or they don't know where to… Video, Audio
