John Campbell
Port Hills farmer angry fire investigation closed
Ken McKenzie lost his farmland and fences, costing him his life-savings, his KiwiSaver, and leaving him with a $40,000 mortgage on what had been a freehold home. Video, Audio
Checkpoint Cafe Chat: Big Mama's, Taumarunui talks heat wave
People having lunch at Big Mama's cafe in Taumarunui - one of the hottest places in the country today - pass the phone around to talk to John Campbell about how they're coping with the heat. Audio
Green Party to elect new co-leader
Nominations open in a week's time, then in roughly two months, the party's delegates - all 150 of them - will vote. The new co-leader will be announced on April 8. Audio
Black Caps chase Twenty20 series victory in Auckland
The Black Caps have the chance to wrap up the series against Pakistan after a dominant seven-wicket win in game one in Wellington on Monday. Video, Audio
Families struggling with back-to-school costs
The Salvation Army is expecting a spike in applications for loans for laptop computers and the charity KidsCan has 2500 children on its waiting list for assistance. Audio
Ratana teenagers hold private Q+A with Prime Minister
A group of teenagers held a behind the scenes question and answer session with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui was the only reporter present. Audio
Transport accident watchdog calls for fire alarms on boats
The call comes after the Transport Accident Investigation Commission released its report into the fire and sinking of the Pee-Jay-Five off the coast of Whakatane two years ago. Audio
90-day trial period to go for some, but not all businesses
Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says the 90-day trial period has done nothing to help job growth. He talks to John Campbell about changes to employment law. Video, Audio
Pogo mojo raises thousands for sister's charity
Harry Willis,11, has set a world record by pogo-jumping up the world's steepest street in Dunedin, raising $7000 for his sister's cancer charity. Video, Audio
St Stephen's Maori to reopen after 20 years
New plans for the school will be revealed tomorrow at the St Stephen's Maori boarding school reunion in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
Summer scorch: Canterbury town hits 33 degrees
MetService says Culverden in North Canterbury hit 33 degrees. Masterton reached 31 degrees and NIWA climate data shows the average maximum temperature in Masterton in January is 24 degrees. Audio
Wanaka locals embracing warmer weather
Wanaka residents aren't fretting about the upcoming heat wave, instead they're throwing themselves into the town's lake and enjoying its natural beauty. Audio
David Parker defends new TPP agreement
Trade Minister David Parker tells John Campbell what's different about the revised TPP, now called the CPTPP. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: Thursday January 25
MetService meteorologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
Evening business for 25 January 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Queenstown bans freedom campers from reserves
The council will be encouraging campers to utilise Department of Conservation campsites in the district as well as exploring the possibility of opening up and expanding an area at the Shotover Bridge.
…Calls for heads to roll over US gymnastics sexual assaults
There are calls for representatives from Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic Committee to resign over long-time USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar's abuse. Video, Audio
Christchurch's water supply will be chlorinated
Christchurch City Council reluctantly voted 12 to three to chlorinate for the next 12 months after a discovery by staff in December last year that all 103 below ground wellheads needed to be upgraded.
…Ohakea resident wants answers over water contamination
Potentially carcinogenic chemicals the Air Force used in firefighting foam has been detected in the drinking water of seven properties near its Ohakea airbase. Video, Audio
Government unveils changes to employment law
Unions are pledging to continue the fight against the 90-day trials which will remain in place for small businesses under law changes announced today by the Government. Video, Audio
