John Campbell

Waikato farmer Henk Smit might leave farming all together now his cattle have to be culled. He tells Zac Fleming about how he ended up with the infected cows, and what he thinks about MPI's process so… Video, Audio

The government believes eradicating Mycoplasma bovis is possible as all cases can be linked back to one farm, but some farmers are warning it's already too late. Video, Audio

A lager made by Hop Federation, a small craft brewery in Riwaka, has been named the overall champion lager in New World's beer and cider awards, beating out big names. Video, Audio

John Campbell talks to Eliza McCartney, who has pole-vaulted higher than any New Zealander has ever officially done before. Video, Audio

Several homeowners in Rakautara, north of Kaikoura, have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to an unstable cliff. They say they have no idea what to do, and blame the… Video, Audio

Olympic Gold medalist Sir Peter Snell reflects on his friendship with silver medallist Dick Quax, who broke a world record in 5000m in 1977. The Auckland man, and former local body politician, has… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

An Auckland teenager was taken to hospital in a serious condition today after he was tripped up and punched by fellow James Cook High School students. Video, Audio

Thousands of experienced nurses could get pay rises of up to 16 percent under a new package being offered by district health boards. The latest offer virtually doubles the previous DHB offer in March.

Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor joins Checkpoint live to discuss the government's decision to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis, rather than trying to contain it. He talks to John… Video, Audio

Waikato dairy farmer Henk Smit, whose herd has Mycoplasma bovis, says he will leave the industry he's been in for 30 years following the government's decision to eradicate all infected cattle. Video, Audio

The government has decided to attempt to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis, at a cost of $886 million. All cattle on infected farms and most on restricted farms will be culled. Video, Audio

Five-year-old Ella Yearbury has crawled most of her life, but now she's in the United States learning to walk after her family raised more than $200,000 for life-changing surgery. Video, Audio

Kingi Taurua, who died aged 80, became the face of Waitangi Day protests at Te Tii Marae and was never afraid to call out the sitting government or sometimes even his own people. Video, Audio

The Chief District Court judge has had to move judges from the criminal juridiction to help clear a backlog in the Family Court. Video, Audio

It's too expensive for women's shoe label Minnie Cooper to make shoes in New Zealand, it's had to close. Workers have been made redundant, everything's for sale, and owner Sandy Cooper believes fast… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

Transport Minister Phil Twyford has been reprimanded after making a phone call on a plane after the aircraft doors had closed. Benedict Collins looks at whether what he did was a serious offence or an… Audio