Nick Truebridge

Auckland hairdressers and barbers have finally been able to pick up their scissors again and tackle the wild lockdown locks.

They're among the first businesses in the country to trial the new… Video, Audio

So international travel and family reunions abroad will soon be back on the cards, with most saying the time to bust the international border is well overdue.

Our reporter Nick Truebridge hit the… Audio

Auckland hospitality will remain shut for now, but finally has the certainty its been waiting for.

Cafes, restaurants and bars will be allowed to re-open basically from Friday 3 December.

Our… Video, Audio

All of New Zealand will move to the traffic light Covid-19 Protection framework on December 3, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.

From 11:59 P-M Thursday 2 December, Auckland will move into… Video, Audio

Aucklanders and those planning to visit are now free to plan with confidence.

Our Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro went to see how the news is going down.

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An unwanted visitor has made its way to Rotorua, where new Covid cases have leaked out of Auckland and into the community.

The Lakes District is one of several areas with lower vaccination rates -… Video, Audio

Perched right on the edge of the Auckland boundary, businesses in Mangawhai say they're desperate for the Covid-19 border to be busted for Christmas.

And even most locals, who usually love the peace… Video, Audio

Sport New Zealand has updated its guidelines after some Auckland cricket clubs told members equipment like bats, pads and even balls could not be shared between players at level 3 step 2.

Players… Video, Audio

For more on the alert level decision in Auckland Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge is in Takapuna. Audio

As Auckland reaches day 80 in lockdown some say they're desperate to see restrictions loosen for the double-vaccinated.

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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

A mainstay of Takapuna's cafe scene has closed its doors for the final time, due in large part to Auckland's Covid-19 restrictions.

It's a tale of woe shared by many on Hurstmere Road, where… Video, Audio

As Auckland DHBs rocket towards the 90 percent double dose rates needed to open up the region, some of the city's suburbs are being left behind.

Locals in Ōtara's west side say the vaccination… Video, Audio

While New Zealand's big cities continue to surge towards 90 percent fully vaccinated, parts of regional New Zealand are getting well and truly left behind.

Lakes DHB has identified Rotorua's western… Video, Audio

School is still out until November 15 at the earliest for some of the youngest students in Auckland and Waikato.

That is the provisional return date set by the government, but it is very much… Video, Audio

Checkpoint goes back to Newmarket where reporter Nick Truebridge hears from business owners about the support package announced by the government.

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There's been more support announced for Auckland businesses today, some of which are feeling the full effects of the drawn out lockdown.

The resurgence support payment has been doubled and the wage… Video, Audio

It's hello classroom, goodbye online learning for Auckland and Waikato's year 11, 12 and 13 students.

Despite Auckland's high Delta case count, seniors can head back to school from next Tuesday. But… Video, Audio

Auckland restaurant and cafe owners say the time has come to drip feed more freedoms to the double vaccinated.

It was anything but the Monday morning rush in central Auckland today, as the region… Video, Audio

Along with 71 new cases in Auckland today, there are four new locations of interest in the suburb of Manurewa.

As the Covid situation worsens, south Auckland schools are looking to boost vaccination… Video, Audio