Travel
Covid-19: Protest causes trouble at Auckland border
A protest has caused traffic delays on Auckland's northern border at Te Hana.
Police say protesters have gathered at the northern side of the border and as a result State Highway 1 was blocked for a… Audio
Covid-19: Air NZ bans unvaccinated, untested passengers
Summer travellers will need to be fully vaccinated or receive a negative Covid-19 test to fly domestically with Air New Zealand from mid-December.
The change will apply to passengers 12 years or… Audio
Kiwi woman, stuck in Australia, fears pension will be cut
A Kiwi woman stuck in Brisbane after travelling there for medical treatment fears her pension will be cut if she doesn't make it home in the next few days. In ordinary circumstances pensions stop… Audio
Deputy PM confident Auckland out of level 3 at end of November
Deputy PM Grant Robertson signalled on Checkpoint that the government is not looking for a strict 90 percent target for Auckland to move out of level 3 to the new protection system.
"We said all… Audio
Travel industry gearing up for summer plans, bookings
Aucklanders will find out later today if they'll make the move down to alert level 3.2, which would mean retail can reopen and facilities like libraries, museums and zoos can welcome in the public… Audio
Taking the slow bus to Sleepsville
Are you one of those people who fall asleep the moment they set foot on public transport? They're special types who are generally admired and derided in equal measures. In Hong Kong, people are now… Audio
Calling Home: Mia Ayoub in El Gouna, Egypt
Former North Shore resident Mia Ayoub spent her formative years in Egypt before moving to New Zealand with her family when she was eight. But she always thought she'd return to the country of her… Audio, Gallery
Aucklanders can travel over summer: 'That's a commitment' - PM
Aucklanders will be able to travel outside the region over summer and Christmas, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed today.
COP26 looks into global flying habits
As to be expected, there has been a focus on flying this COP26, including on leaders taking private jets to get to the event this week. Nxt week there will be a focus on greening transportation - this… Audio
Traffic expert suggests spot checks for Auckland border travel
Director of the University of Auckland's Centre for Supply Chain Management Tava Olsen told Checkpoint a system for Auckland travellers to cross the border in the summer holidays would be "doable" if… Video, Audio
NZ couple allowed to fly from Australia to reunite with baby son
A New Zealand couple have been given the opportunity to bring their baby son to their new home in Australia after they were facing the possibility of being separated from him until border restrictions… Video, Audio
Bay of Islands businesses nervous with lockdowns to north and south
Northland tourism operators are desperately hoping the region's vaccine rates will boost enough for visitors to return this summer, with many businesses hanging on by a thread.
The northern-most part… Video, Audio
Managing Auckland border during summer holiday traffic 'impossible' - police union
The police union says it will be impossible to manage the Auckland's Covid boundary over summer.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said a hard perimeter is staying, and Aucklanders will have to show… Video, Audio
Project to seal Forgotten World Highway kicks off
One of the last stretches of unsealed State Highway in the country is now a step closer to being smothered in tarmac.
The first sod has been turned on a project to seal the last remaining unsealed 12… Audio
Covid-19: Hospitality caught by surprise on Auckland border
Jacinda Ardern wants to clear the way for vaccinated and negative-tested Aucklanders to leave the region by Christmas and over summer.
The Prime Minister wants to set up a system at the region's… Audio
Wellington man hits the road with Herb's Mobile Record Store
With shop rents rising, hitting the road could be the new way to go.
A Wellington man is testing the theory with his new mobile record store.
Reporter Charlotte Cook took a look. Video, Audio
Isolation hotels may become quarantine facilities as Covid spreads
As daily community covid cases continue to crack three figures more government isolation facilities could be converted to quarantine hotels for those unable to stay at home while sick.
Joint head of… Video, Audio
What it's like in the business home self-isolation trial
The self isolation trial is underway for some of the 150 people chosen to be guinea pigs for the pilot.
They've had to meet strict criteria, including isolating at a private residence on their own… Video, Audio
Far North nervously waits to see if Covid has spread
Far North communities are nervously waiting to see if Covid has been spreading unchecked through their towns.
The top of the motu is in level 3 lockdown as health officials work to trace any links… Video, Audio
An island divided: Waiheke debates need for Auckland visitors
Winery tours and bach bookings remain off the cards on Waiheke Island, despite the Auckland region's impending move to step two of level 3.
The rules are creating a divide amongst Waiheke locals… Video, Audio
