Vaccination
Health clinics offer incentives to get people vaccinated
Community health clinics are again offering incentives in a bid to get people immunised before winter.
It's a formula that's worked in the past, with covid vaxathons drawing people in their hundreds… Audio
How the case of Baby W made global headlines
The case of Baby W ended up in the international spotlight - how did it happen? Audio
High Court granted guardianship of baby in dispute over blood
The High Court has been granted temporary guardianship of a sick baby at the centre of a dispute over donor blood meaning his surgery can go ahead.
The baby's parents had wanted only blood from… Video, Audio
Tokelauans refute anti-vax narrative of community affairs
Tokelau village leaders refute anti-vax narrative of community affairs. Audio
Covid-19 isn't done with us yet
As winter really sets in, Covid-19 case numbers are back on the rise. Should health authorities be acting with more urgency? Audio
The reason why America has become 'uniquely stupid'
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says he knows why the last 10 years in America have been "uniquely stupid". Perhaps unsurprisingly, he lays the blame squarely on social media platforms like… Audio
Covid Minister details second booster shot for most at risk
Another jab is on the agenda for those most at risk of serious illness from Covid.
The additional booster shot has been recommended by the Ministry of Health vaccine advisory group and is intended… Video, Audio
Cognitive impact of long Covid laid bare
We know the symptoms of long Covid include things like memory problems and 'brain fog.' But one of the most rigorous examinations of the long-term cognitive impacts of severe Covid has unveiled some… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Baker
Professor Michael Baker is back with us for a Covid-19 update. He discusses reservations about the mandates coming off tomorrow, trial data on booster shots for 12-17 year olds, and whether New… Audio
Are we doing enough to protect our youngest against Covid-19?
Under-fives can't wear masks or get vaccinated against Covid-19 - are we doing enough to protect them from the virus? Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
Omicron case numbers are rocketing in this country, as we thought they would. Is there anything else we need to be aware of prior to about half of us getting infected? New Zealander Dr Gary McLean is… Audio
Omicron surging but most under-11s have to wait for vaccination
While Omicron infections are surging, most 5-11-year-olds can't be fully vaccinated until at least the middle of next month. The government says it's considered shortening the eight-week gap between… Audio
The move to getting married on weekdays
More and more couples are tapping into a trend of choosing weekdays for their weddings. Kay Gregory is one of New Zealand's best known marriage celebrants. She says roughly 75% of her bookings are now… Audio
Gloriavale escapees among unvaccinated denied driving tests
Recent Glorivale escapees are among the many New Zealanders banned from practical driving tests because they haven't been vaccinated.
It comes as the government continues to face pressure on classing… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio
The Kiwi doctor who played a part in Neil Young's Spotify exit
Kiwi doctor Andrew Read may have played a part (through no fault of his own) in Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other leading artists leaving Spotify after podcaster Joe Rogan misrepresented an old… Audio
New Zealand's caution around Covid-19 remains high
As NZ waits and watches the potential spread of the contagious Omicron variant, Research New Zealand polled Kiwis on whether they are taking a more cautious approach and avoiding activities due to… Audio
Vaccinators see rush on booster as more NZers eligible
Vaccinators say there's a rush on boosters as more Kiwis became eligible for another dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today.
Almost 1.5 million New Zealanders have had a third jab, but with the gap… Audio
Ongoing booster shots for healthy unlikely - Dr Nikki Turner
Immunisation Advisory Centre director Dr Nikki Turner joins Checkpoint to discuss why booster shots were brought forward from four to three months after a second dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine.
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Booster roll-out brought forward from three to four months
The Covid-19 booster roll-out is being ramped up - with people soon having to wait just three months after their second shot - instead of four.
The new rule kicks in from Friday as the government… Audio