John Campbell
Concerns about bridge’s structure ‘fell on deaf ears’
As authorities keep searching through the twisted rubble of the bridge and the buildings it landed on, questions are being asked as to why it was still in use. CNN reporter Ian Lee joins Checkpoint… Audio
NZ First MPs signed contract over waka jumping punishment
New Zealand First MPs have signed a good behaviour contract which means they could be liable for $300,000 if they don't resign from Parliament within three days of being expelled from the party… Audio
Wellington cafe offering inmates jobs as baristas
The baristas at the cafe will be former inmates from Arohata women's prison who have completed an eight week training course from in prison. Video, Audio
Police comms staff feel they can't take sick leave
Police are defending the use of a controversial scoring system to analyse when its call centre communications staff are taking too much sick leave. Audio
First US transgender governor nominee picked
Christine Hallquist defeated three other candidates, including a 14-year-old boy, to win the Democratic Party nomination. Ryan Brooks reports. Video, Audio
Protesters dressed as cows oppose Mackenzie Basin farm
The protesters mooed and chanted outside the office of Murray Valentine, who has resource consent to farm up to 5000 dairy cows on his Simons Pass property. Video, Audio
Evening business for 16 August 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Delay for earthworks at Christchurch's Metro sports facility
The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods promised back in April that earthworks would be underway in eight to ten weeks, so why is the site still a dusty mud pit? Video, Audio
Dozens killed in Kabul suicide bomb attack
Kids were preparing to take an exam when a suicide bomb exploded at an education centre in Kabul, Afghanistan. Freelance journalist Akhtar Muhammad Makoii talks to John Campbell. Audio
Calls for heads to roll following Italy bridge collapse
The death toll has risen and grief has turned to anger in Italy following the Genoa bridge collapse that has killed at least 39 and injured 24 others. Video, Audio
Media banned from Māori King's coronation celebrations
For the first time in the history of the Māori King's koroneihana or coronation celebrations, media will be banned from the grounds of Tūrangawaewae Marae. Audio
Foreign buyers banned, but critics warn it will have little impact
The real estate industry says the government's new ban will do nothing to deter foreign buyers - they'll just find a different way into the New Zealand market instead. Video, Audio
MPs spend more than $2m in just three months
MPs expenses have been officially released and show politicians have been spending up large on travel and accommodation. Political Editor Jane Patterson has the details. Video, Audio
NZ First accuses National of racism over Haumaha question
Winston Peters and Shane Jones say it's offensive that National MP Chris Bishop continually alleges dodgy behaviour over the Wally Haumaha inquiry based on "whanau links". Audio
Teachers rally for better pay and conditions
The government is urging patience, but thousands of teachers who went on strike today made it clear they are in no mood to wait for better pay and conditions. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen… Video, Audio
Evening business for 15 August 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Ngaruawahia responds to Māori King advisor's misspending allegations
Ngaruawahia locals are calling for the Māori King to intervene after allegations of misspending were made yesterday by his former advisor Tukoroirangi Morgan. Audio
Queen’s Counsel to lead inquiry into Bridges’ expenses leak
Parliament's speaker Trevor Mallard has launched an inquiry into who leaked National Party leader Simon Bridges' expenses to media this week. Audio
Teachers on strike: 'It's a crisis'
John Campbell joined teachers as they walked off the job and hit the streets in the first strike action in 24 years. They tell him how it's come to this, and explain what they want. Video, Audio
Man denied treatment for MS because he couldn't walk 500m
A man living with multiple sclerosis says Pharmac denied funding for his medication because he was unable to walk more than 500m - one of the criteria patients and advocates say needs to be… Audio
