John Campbell
I'm no superhuman, 'I'm privileged and I'm lucky' - Ardern
Video - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is acutely aware of the example she is setting for other parents returning to work, and isn't going to pretend she's superhuman. Video, Audio
Pasifika students excel at 'aunty and uncle' school
A school where students are grouped into villages and teachers are referred to as aunty and uncle is helping boost achievement for young Pasifika in South Auckland. Video, Audio
Workers say they're owed thousands by Ebert Construction
John Campbell interviews John Fisk, of PWC, who is the receiver for Ebert Construction. The firm has folded, owing $40 million. Video, Audio
Vindication for sacked Kohanga Reo trustee
The High Court has found the Kohanga Reo National Trust was wrong to sack Toni Waho, who spoke out about claims of wrongdoing. Audio
Teachers back move to full-day strike
Thousands of primary teachers and principals will walk off the job in a fortnight for the first time in 24 years unless mediation between the union and the Ministry of Education is successful. Video, Audio
Bella Vista residents to sue Tauranga City Council
All the homeowners of a failed housing development in Tauranga will now sue the city council, unless it presents a better compensation offer. Video, Audio
Fuel tax puts some off driving
Some Aucklanders have been putting the brakes on driving since the 11.5 cent regional fuel tax boosted petrol prices. Audio
Catching a bus up and down Mt Ruapehu
Taranaki-Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has spent the day on Mount Ruapehu. He spoke to John Campbell about his experience, catching a bus up and down the mountain. Video, Audio
Whakapapa shuttle bus driven despite broken handbrake
A bus's handbrake failed while it was taking passengers up and down Mt Ruapehu at the weekend. Roam Aotearoa director Terry Steven says it is now being repaired and undergoing a safety inspection. Audio
‘501’ NZ detainees to share experiences as part of art fair
New Zealanders being held in Australian detention centres will get the chance to share their stories live on-screen at an international art fair from tomorrow. Audio
Traffic at standstill on SH1 near Hamilton
A crash is blocking lanes in both directions between Whangamarino Road and Wayside Road near Te Kauwhata. NZTA is advising motorists to avoid SH1. Audio
Weetbix vs Weetabix: Battle of cereals hits court
Sanitarium, which makes Weetbix, is pursuing a civil suit against a Christchurch shop owner who was importing and selling the British cereal Weetabix. Audio
Murder-accused pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
Gabriel Yad-Elohim is accused of stomping on the head of Michael Mullholand and murdering him last year. His lawyer says he was hearing voices and had only just got out of Auckland City Hospital's… Audio
National calls for Pauline Kingi to step down from role
National says the head of the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment as deputy police commissioner must step down or be sacked for endorsing his skills more than 20 times on the networking website… Audio
Evening business for 31 July 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Andreas Heraf resigns as Football Ferns coach
Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf has stood down from his position following an investigation into an alleged toxic culture within the New Zealand women's football team. Audio
Cannabis referendum may be binding
A referendum on legalising the personal use of marijuana is part of the confidence and supply agreement between the Greens and Labour. The government is considering whether it should be binding. Video, Audio
Thousands flee as wildfires ravage California
The Carr Fire is now so large it is creating its own localised weather system with variable strong winds, making it difficult for experts to predict which way the blaze will spread. Video, Audio
Mt Ruapehu shuttle buses ‘not fit for purpose’
Questions are being raised about the suitability of the buses operating on Mt Ruapehu, after one crashed, killing a passenger, a handbrake failed on another and another one's seats were tied together… Audio
New group looks to help young people living with dementia
The World Health Organisation has recommended that specific services be developed for people diagnosed with dementia at a younger age, as they face unique challenges. Video, Audio
