John Campbell
Government looks to clean up freedom campers
Mayors met with Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today to discuss what can be done to counter an explosion in the number of freedom campers, which they describe as reaching crisis point. Audio
Chch homeowners share heartbreaking stories with MP
Christchurch Labour MP and insurance lawyer Duncan Webb held a drop in session to offer advice to quake-claimants today. He expected about eight people but 40 people turned up. Audio
Ross Taylor on his extraordinary 181 not out
Ross Taylor hit 181 not out as the Black Caps chased down 335 to beat England by five wickets with three balls to spare. The cricketer talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Insurer 'kept eye on' Chch earthquake victim on social media
Communications staff at AA Insurance monitor social media for criticism and then forward that criticism onto case managers so they can "keep an eye on" on claimants. Audio
Flooding strands tourists, closes roads in central North Island
More than 100 tourists are trapped at a resort in Whanganui because of slips after heavy rain overnight, and flooding and slips have forced evacuations in Hawke's Bay. Video, Audio
Evening business for 8 March 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
EQC considering legal action against Fletcher Construction
EQC CEO Sid Miller says the agency is currently defending 316 legal cases over the Christchurch earthquakes, and is considering legal action against Fletcher's for its project management of the… Video, Audio
Terminal cancer patients frustrated at lack of funded drugs
In some cases, women are having to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars themselves for treatments like Abrazane and Kacyla - both which have been publically funded in Australia for years. Audio
Delays in getting relief to quake-affected PNG highlands
It's been 10 days since a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck a remote province in Papua New Guinea, killing nearly 80 people. Affected communities are frustrated over delays in distributing relief… Video, Audio
Auckland scrap metal fire may burn through tomorrow
It could take another day before the fire, burning on a 1600 tonne pile of scrap metal in Favona is put out. Fire and Emergency says James Fletcher Drive will be closed until at least midday tomorrow.
…NZ needs to learn from EQC's mistakes, Megan Woods says
EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about issues with EQC and how she is focussing on getting all homes repaired so people stuck in limbo can get on with their lives. Video, Audio
73-year-old can now visit dentist for the first time
A 73-year-old says she'll now be able to see the dentist for the first time instead of pulling out her own teeth after Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei announced plans to provide free private health insurance for… Video, Audio
Amy Adams promoted to National's finance spokesperson
The Selwyn MP will now be ranked third in the caucus, behind Simon Bridges and his deputy Paula Bennett. Video, Audio
Otago marine reserves forum fails to get consensus
The South-East Marine Protection Forum met for three years to identify areas to protect the coast between Timaru and Waipapa Point in Southland. It's handing in two competing plans. Video, Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern unveils $10m in aid for Tonga
It's less than a month since Tonga was battered by the cyclone which destroyed hundreds of houses and its 125-year-old Parliament and damaged more than half of its schools. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: March 7 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Evening business for Weds 7 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
100 rural communities to get mobile coverage
The government has announced Haast and 100 other rural communities will get mobile coverage by 2022. Audio
Airport dog's death was avoidable - report
The killing of Grizz, an aviation security dog at Auckland Airport last March, was entirely avoidable according to a report released today. Zac Fleming has the details. Video, Audio
State Services Commission investigates Southern Response
The State Services Commission has launched an investigation into insurer Southern Response hiring a security contractor. The company says it did so in response to threatening behaviour from customers… Video, Audio
