John Campbell
Farmer told 'to watch my back' over M bovis infection
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
Some farmers criticise eradication plan as a waste of money
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
Award cements brewer's place in the heart of hop country
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
Eliza McCartney: Highs, wins and raw emotion
John Campbell talks to Eliza McCartney, who has pole-vaulted higher than any New Zealander has ever officially done before. Video, Audio
Rakautara land owners in "limbo" after Kaikoura quake
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
Part-time work and internships could be worth NCEA credits
Part-time work and job placements could be worth NCEA credits in a proposed major overhaul of the secondary school qualification. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Dick Quax part of NZ's 'heritage' - Peter Snell
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
Evening business for Monday 28 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Teen injured after assault at Auckland high school
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
DHBs double offer for NZ nurses, but will it be enough?
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.
…Damien O'Connor - Why eradication was the right decision
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
‘If they take my cows…I’ll be out of farming’
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
NZ to take 'one shot' to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis
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
Akld girl makes huge progress after life-changing surgery
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
Tributes flow for Ngapuhi leader Kingi Taurua
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
Family Court backlog could delay criminal cases
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
Fast fashion kills Auckland shoemaker Minnie Cooper
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
Evening business for 25 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
What's wrong with using a mobile on a plane?
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
Phil Twyford offers resignation over phone call on plane
Transport Minister Phil Twyford has offered to resign after making a phone call on a domestic flight after the aircraft doors had shut. Audio