John Campbell
The Colombian refugees who call Invercargill home
In the last three months, a small but growing number of Colombian refugees have moved to Invercargill for a second chance, with hopes to finally be in a place where they can live in peace. Video, Audio
Evening business for 22 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Petrol in Wanaka hits $2.44 per litre
Unleaded 91 in Wanaka is $2.44/litre today, 22 percent higher than the cheapest petrol in Auckland, which was $2.00. Audio
Govt wants to house bailed offenders in state houses
Justice Minister Andrew Little says people on bail and parole are being routinely told they can't stay in a state houses so have to remain in prison, putting even more stress on an already strained… Video, Audio
Councillor has penis measured in court
A Kāpiti Coast councillor accused of indecently assaulting a staffer had his penis measured by a doctor today, after the complainant said what she felt touch her back was four or five inches long. Audio
‘Clock is ticking’ on Mycoplasma bovis response
National MP and former Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, declined to be interviewed, but told political reporters he's pleased the coalition government is now taking the issue seriously. Audio
All Mycoplasma Bovis cases traced back to single farm
The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed that all cases of Mycoplasma bovis identified so far can be linked back to the Southland farm owned by Alfons Zeestraten. Video, Audio
Jehovah's Witness helped rescue teenager sold for sex
The case of a teenager forced to have sex 1000 times in 18 months by her mother and mum's partner came to light through a chance meeting the teen had with a Jehovah's Witness. Audio
Law Society denying former cop entry to the bar
Former police officer Ethan James Brown has completed his law degree and wants to be admitted to the bar, but the Law Society isn't letting him in. The case was heard today at the High Court in… Video, Audio
Sister says dad terrorised them before her brother stabbed him
The night he was stabbed to death, a father attempted to kick down a door and damage his daughter's property while violently threatening members of his family, jurors at a murder trial have been told.
…Farmers still keen for M. Bovis eradication
The eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is still the preferred option for farmers, with 39 farms now tested positive - the most recent in Waikato last week. Video, Audio
NZ scientist to discover what lies within Loch Ness
A team of scientists and researchers are to test the water at Loch Ness to find out what animals, plants and bacteria live in it. Professor Neil Gemmell, who will lead the team, talks to John… Video, Audio
Day one of plastic bag-free for 10 Countdowns across the country
Progressive Enterprises recently announced all its stores would be ditching plastic bags by the end of the year. Johnsonville Countdown is one of the first, with only reusable bags now on offer. Video, Audio
District Councillor accused of indecently assaulting staffer
David Scott, 71, is accused of indecently rubbing himself against a council staff member in April last year at the Kāpiti Coast District Council premises. Video, Audio
US-China trade commitment unlikely to end tensions
After days of talks, China agreed to buy more American agricultural and energy products to cut the large trade deficit, while both countries agreed to suspend prohibitive trade sanctions. Video, Audio
Evening business for 12 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
What next for the Duchess of Sussex?
A worldwide audience of more than two billion tuned in on Saturday to watch Prince Harry marry Meghan Markle. Bridget Burke looks back on the big day and what's next for the newly named Duke and… Video, Audio
Akld mayor commissioned report without councillors' knowledge
Some Auckland councillors were shocked to discover Mayor Phil Goff had commissioned a report into a downtown stadium - a report they didn't know exist, and which they've recently learnt cost close to… Audio
Waikato mega-prison scrapped
The Government won't build a 3000 bed mega-prison at Waikeria, but doesn't yet have a solution of its own to manage rising prison numbers. Audio
Mycoplasma bovis: The spread, cost and response
A Southland farmer linked to all cases of Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand says he has no idea how the disease arrived at his farms, but has been portrayed as a 'criminal' for being linked to the… Video, Audio
