John Campbell
EQC Chch scopes 'weren't 100% accurate'
A former works manager for Fletcher EQR says assessors didn't check behind walls or under floors to examine the true extent of damage caused by the Christchurch earthquakes because there wasn't enough… Video, Audio
Financial compensation a possibility - new EQC chair
Dame Annette King, the new chair of the Earthquake Commission, says it's early days but financial compensation for people in homes that weren't repaired properly is something that may be looked at. Video, Audio
Health Minister moves to improve pay, conditions for NZ midwives
Health Minister David Clark says he is working on an urgent response to the midwife crisis in New Zealand ahead of this year's budget. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Fletcher's insisted EQC contract have indemnity clause
Former Fletcher Construction CEO Mark Binns told John Campbell EQC was under resourced and off-guard, and Fletcher's wouldn't have signed the Canterbury contract without an indemnity clause. Video, Audio
The Shape of Water big winner at 90th Academy Awards
The Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, the first since Hollywood's sexual harassment scandal unfolded, was politically charged including jokes about Donald Trump and support for immigration. Audio
Nick Willis pulls out of Commonwealth Games
The 34-year-old middle distance runner suffered a stress fracture in his lower leg five weeks ago and has been unable to run since. Audio
Auckland train worker strike ends
Auckland commuters can breathe a sigh of relief, with peak time train services expected to return to normal tomorrow after a week of strikes. Audio
Man denies murdering, but admits owning gun used in killing
Turiarangi Tai is on trial at the High Court in Auckland where he's denied murdering Chozyn Koroheke but admitted illegally having the gun that killed her. Laura Tupou has been at court and filed this… Audio
Ardern announces $10 million in aid to Samoa on first visit as PM
New Zealand has given nearly $10 million to help Samoa tackle climate change and boost its economy on the first stop of Jacinda Ardern's inaugural visit to the Pacific as Prime Minister. Audio
EQC should sue Fletcher Building - National's EQC spokesperson
National's EQC spokesperson Stuart Smith says EQC should sue Fletchers Building if there's compelling evidence they repeatedly botched repairs. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Vegetable prices grow as weather takes its toll
Some vegetable growers are losing more than $100,000 a week as the wet and humid weather rots crops, driving prices up. Vegetables such as cauliflower have jumped up to $10 a head. Audio
Police reviewing CCTV after Flaxmere pub death
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died from serious injuries outside a Flaxmere pub. Video, Audio
Strong aftershocks causing more destruction in Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 6 earthquake rattled Hela province this morning, which may have caused further death and destruction. RNZ Pacific's Jamie Tahana reports. Audio
Diane Moody says new MoH offer still not good enough
A mother who won a court case against the Ministry of Health after fighting to be paid to care for her disabled adult son says it's not fair she's only paid time spent on specific tasks, and not his… Audio
Takaka businesses struggling with Gita road closures
Takaka business owners say they have empty cafes and motels and everyone is hurting after Cyclone Gita closed State Highway 60 - the main route to Golden Bay. Audio
Checkpoint weather for 5 March 2018
The latest weather update with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Evening business for 5 March 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Auckland iwi to provide free health insurance for members
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says the Auckland health system is at breaking point, so its offering free health insurance to help lift Māori health statistics and improve their peoples' well-being. Audio
New Zealand gives Samoa $10 million
New Zealand has given $10m to Samoa to help the country tackle climate change and boost its economy. Jacinda Ardern made the announcement on her inaugural visit to the Pacific as prime minister. Video, Audio
National suggests EQC consider suing Fletcher
National's EQC Spokesperson Stuart Smith believes EQC should sue Fletcher Building if there's compelling evidence the contractor was responsible for a large number of botched post-earthquake repairs.
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