Louise Ternouth
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
Months of work binned as lockdown hits flower growers
Spring has sprung at the same time as level 4, forcing Auckland's flower growers to bin months of their work.
Under alert level 4 they aren't able to sell or distribute their goods but can't simply… Video, Audio
Lockdown fashions: Are we dressing up to work from home?
Lockdown means we're at home almost 24/7. So what are people choosing to wear each day - is it pyjamas and sports gear on repeat or are some people actually getting dressed for work?
Reporter Louise… Video, Audio
New Lynn terror attack: Witnesses describe supermarket scene
Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth joins Lisa Owen with all the details that have been revealed on the New Lynn terror attack on Friday afternoon.
Lisa Owen hears from witnesses in the Countdown… Video, Audio
LynnMall attack: Witness describes man running with knife
A man has been shot dead by police after a knife attack at New Lynn's Countdown supermarket at LynnMall on Friday afternoon.
Here are the latest details.
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Fears low decile schools will fall behind in level 4 lockdown
There are growing fears students at low decile schools will fall behind or give up on studies all altogether if lockdown drags on.
Many are juggling essential work, waiting on devices and looking… Audio
Weather: Floods force west Aucklanders from homes
As if level 4 lockdown wasn't bad enough, some west Auckland residents have been forced to flee their homes when flood waters rushed into their houses and continued rising.
In some places the water… Video, Audio
Lockdown: Teaching through a screen taking its toll on teachers, students
The lockdown extension is causing frustration among schools as they try to plan for the rest of the year.
And teaching through a screen is taking it's toll on teachers and students with fears of… Audio
Dance, choir groups get creative online under lockdown
Whether it's dance lessons, choir practice or just a general catchup - everything's on hold in lockdown.
So some groups are getting creative on Zoom - not wanting to miss out on doing what they love… Video, Audio