John Campbell
'Nobody wanted to know us' - Minginui locals
In March, the Minister of Regional Economic Development Shane Jones allocated almost $6 million to the Minginui Nursery which will help create 90 more jobs in the area. But locals say if the Bay Of… Video, Audio
Evening business for 16 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Sixteen retail chains accused of underpaying staff
Tens of thousands of minimum wage workers are potentially collectively owed millions of dollars in unpaid wages, with 16 of New Zealand's largest retailers now accused of forcing their employees to… Video, Audio
Abuse at Gloriavale: 'The leaders knew everything'
A former Gloriavale member says he knows for an "undeniable fact" that sexual abuse has occurred in the West Coast religious community. Audio
Embassy opening takes US 'out of the peace process'
Former US Ambassador to Israel and to Egypt Daniel Kurtzer speaks to John Campbell about the implications of the US Embassy opening in Jerusalem and subsequent violence on America's role as a mediator… Video, Audio
Will the Budget ease pressure on those most in need?
Social issues reporter Sarah Robson looks at whether there will be more to address child poverty in Thursday's Budget. Audio
Gloriavale commune founder Hopeful Christian dies, age 92
Hopeful Christian, founder of the Gloriavale commune and convicted sex offender, has died of cancer at the age of 92. Audio
'It's obviously frustrating' - EQC minister on claim numbers
EQC Minister Megan Woods speaks to John Campbell about today's revelation that there were nearly 1000 more claims than anyone previous knew about. Taking the total number of unresolved claims to 3617.
…Murder accused apologised as father died in his arms
A woman whose son is on trial for murdering her husband has told a court how he cradled his dying father in his arms as he apologised for what he had done. Audio
Waiting list for state housing hits all time high
New figures show the waiting list for state housing has hit an all time high. And the government has also been forced to hike its maximum prices for Kiwibuild homes in Auckland and Queenstown by… Audio
Waikato farms bracing for cattle disease
There are now 39 properties around the country infected with mycoplasma bovis. With the rapid spread of the cattle disease, Waikato farmers are bracing themselves and preparing the best they can… Audio
Evening business for 15 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Two more major retailers caught underpaying staff
Continuing on with Checkpoint's investigation into retailers not paying their employees for all their work, we can reveal two more guilty chains; footwear chain Hannahs and homeware giant Briscoes… Audio
Hundreds demand Crown recognise Māori tikanga
Tempers flared today as hundreds of people marched onto parliament grounds demanding the Crown recognise Māori tikanga in the treaty settlement process. Video, Audio
Canterbury homeowners ‘systematically short-changed’ by insurer
Architect Bob Burnett is part of a class action group yet to resolve claims with Southern Response. The group argues the insurer, which was established to settle outstanding AMI claims, has… Video, Audio
Southern Response class action settled out of court
Over the next few months each of the 24 claimants will meet with retired High Court Judge Sir Graham Pankhurst, who'll settle their cases individually. Video, Audio
EQC in dark over total number of claims
Today EQC announced there were 949 more claims than anyone, including the Minister, has previously been told. That means there are now 3617 unresolved claims before EQC - a 35 percent increase on the… Video, Audio
Uber drivers protest over low pay & company's profits
Uber drivers say they've left steady jobs to start driving, being lured in by promises of flexible working hours and a decent income, but in some cases they've ended up making less than minimum wage. Audio
Tertiary institutions hoping for relief in government Budget
The Government's flagship policy of free fees for first-time tertiary students hasn't provided much relief for universities and polytechs struggling with years of small student subsidy increases. Audio
Penny Bright makes last ditch appeal to keep her house
Veteran activist Penny Bright, who's battling ovarian cancer, has appealed to the High Court in Auckland to stop the sale of her home, which the court is organising to clear a $90,000 debt to the… Audio
