Nick Truebridge

The government is still working on a framework for special exemptions for a vaccine.

Olympians and Black Caps are among those who could be eligible for early access to a vaccine, under the national… Video, Audio

Team New Zealand has tasted sweet victory in the America's Cup this evening holding off the challenge of Luna Rossa to take the oldest cup in sport. As the champagne-soaked crew coasted into home base… Audio

As fans at Auckland's Viaduct harbour await the return of Team NZ from the race course, Nick Truebridge, Lisa Owen and Joe Porter discuss the future of the America's Cup. Audio

Team New Zealand has retained the America's Cup, with victory on the Hauraki Gulf this afternoon.

They've held off the challenge from Luna Rossa - to take the regatta 7-3.

There have been… Audio

Nick Truebridge is at the America's Cup village at Auckland's viaduct as what could be the final race (if NZ wins) of the America's Cup gets underway.

RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter joins Lisa Owen… Audio

Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge is at Auckland Viaduct with the latest details on America's Cup Race 10 as spectators anticipate the start time. Video, Audio

Team New Zealand is eyeing up the Auld Mug, hoping to win both races in the America's Cup this evening, to successfully defend the oldest cup in sport.

Racing was delayed half an hour, adding to the… Video, Audio

It's been an extraordinary race eight in the America's Cup. Team New Zealand is now ahead 5-3.

Nick Truebridge is at the America's Cup village, describing it as a wacky race. Video, Audio

Team New Zealand has stormed into the lead in the America's Cup, with the score now 4-3 against Luna Rossa, and another race to come on Monday evening.

Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge has the… Video, Audio

At Auckland's Viaduct, Nick Truebridge joins us with the latest from the America's Cup. Video, Audio

America's Cup action is back on, on Friday evening, and there are plenty of people out enjoying the action.

Reporter Nick Truebridge is at the America's Cup village at the Viaduct, and joins Lisa… Video, Audio

The battle for the Auld Mug is finally underway. Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa have kicked off the America's Cup on the Waitemata Harbour this afternoon.

The huge event was delayed a few days… Video, Audio

A community cafe on Auckland's Karangahape Rd may be forced to close if it cannot raise $60,000 by the end of the month.

For more than a decade, Merge Cafe has been a space where the city's homeless… Video, Audio

Our reporter Nick Truebridge is in the heart of Papatoetoe township and joins Lisa Owen with the latest details. Video, Audio

Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge is outside Hunters Plaza in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe.

He says people he has talked to are thrilled about the move to alert level 2. Video, Audio

Protesters are occupying the pa site of Mataharehare in the Auckland suburb of Parnell, despite the city being at Covid-19 alert level 3 restrictions. 

Occupants have set up tents and erected signage… Video, Audio

Auckland's latest lockdown has been accompanied by serious concerns people simply are ignoring the level three rules, as well as those about isolating after getting a test.

The health officials say… Video, Audio

The government is being told to roll out clearer and smarter communications around the latest Covid-19 community outbreak, to make sure they are reaching into every corner, and culture of the country.

A Waikato doctor wants to know where promised funding for mental health has gone, after it was pledged by the Prime Minister at his practice.

Jacinda Ardern visited the Matamata Medical Centre in… Audio

A health professional who has been on the front line of the mental health crisis in Aotearoa says the sector is "chronically underfunded" and fears dire consequences if it continues.

Dr Marthinus… Video, Audio