John Campbell
Cannabis cake poisoning caused by drug addiction, lawyer says
A lawyer for the man who poisoned nine of his colleagues with a cannabis-spiked Christmas cake has blamed his client's actions on long-term use of the drug. Graham Jones was jailed for 22 months in… Audio
50% increase in secret reports at Christchurch Council
Christchurch City Council is closing its doors to the public more often to discuss an increasing number of secret agenda items - sparking calls for more transparency. Audio
Dairy owners want tobacco price rises to stop
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says ongoing tobacco price hikes are leading to people being "murdered and assaulted" in New Zealand dairies. Hamish Cardwell spoke to some dairy owners in… Audio
Group seeks 'managed vehicle access' to Hunter Valley Station
Walking Access Commission chief executive Eric Pyle talks to John Campbell about why his group wants an easement, granting unrestricted access to a part of Hunter Valley Station, leased by American… Video, Audio
Black Ferns Sevens return home after 29-0 win against France
It was an emotional welcome home for the Black Ferns this morning who returned as the defending champions of the Rugby World Cup Sevens. Video, Audio
Auckland mayor asking for more money for City Rail Link
Phil Goff wants to expand the project, to cater for what he says is a rocketing increase in people using rail in the city, at an expected extra cost of about $200 million. Audio
Man admits causing partner’s death, but denies murder
A fitbit device has revealed the last recorded heartbeat of Kim Richmond, who was allegedly murdered by her partner Cory Jefferies. Reporter Andrew McRae was at the High Court in Hamilton. Video, Audio
Countdown drops prices for some tampons, pads and liners
Countdown has cut the price of 15 different sanitary items from its Homebrand and Select Range. Audio
Smiths City stops short of living wage accreditation
The furniture and appliance retailer will pay its staff $20.55 from October but won't become an accredited living wage employer, meaning its contractors won't be paid a living wage, and it hasn't… Audio
Evening business for 24 July 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Matt Lauer: 'I think they see me as an easy mark'
Former American television personality Matt Lauer speaks exclusively to John Campbell about his lease on the Hunter Valley Station, and why he is strongly against any easement being granted. Audio
Contract courier drivers paid less than minimum wage
John Campbell continues his investigation into contract courier drivers, who have to pay for their own vehicles and uniforms, while effectively earning less than the minimum wage. Audio
At least 11 confirmed dead in Missouri duck boat accident
An amphibious boat overturned in Table Rock Lake as powerful thunderstorms passed through the Midwest. Video, Audio
Several Russians suspected of attack on former spy - reports
UK police are believed to have identified the suspected perpetrators of the Novichok attack on Russian former spy Sergei Skripal. John Campbell speaks to Moscow correspondent Jessica King. Audio
Concerns Wellington blaze could be emitting toxic smoke
One person has been taken to hospital as firefighters continue to battle a scrap metal yard fire in Lower Hutt.There are concerns smoke emitting from the blaze could be toxic. Video, Audio
‘We need new protocol for dependent contractors' - minister
John Campbell talks to state-owned enterprise NZ Post, which uses contractors who are under a formal obligation of fidelity, but don’t have the protections of an employee. And we hear from Workplace… Audio
Waimea Dam project dead in the water
New costings put the price tag for the Waimea Community Dam in the Tasman District at over $100 million dollars - $26 million more than estimated. Mayor Richard Kempthorne says it's now unlikely to go… Audio
'The tea or coffee was drugged' - state care abuse victim
A New Zealand man who was abused while in state care in Australia has been told he is unable to get up to $150,000 in compensation after being deported. The man, who RNZ is only identifying as John… Audio
Waterfront plan for Dunedin receives shot in the arm
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced to delighted Dunedin officials that the city's ambitious waterfront project will get more than $800,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund. Audio
Wild boars make first public appearance after hospital release
The 12 boys and their soccer coach who were rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand last week have made their first public appearance since being released from hospital. The group gave harrowing… Video, Audio
