John Campbell
Mycoplasma bovis discovered in Waikato
A farm near Cambridge is the latest property to test positive for Mycoplasma bovis, and the first in the Waikato. Waikato MP Tim van de Molen talks to John Campbell. Audio
Girl Guide parents fear fees could be hiked after biscuits go
Girl Guide biscuit lovers across the country were left stunned after it was revealed at the weekend the organisation planned to drop the pantry staple, saying members were spending too much time… Video, Audio
'He was a monster' - Killed man compared to Jake the Muss
A lawyer for a man accused of murdering his father says the dead man lived the lifestyle of the Once Were Warriors character 'Jake the Muss', and was a bully and a monster. Edward Gay reports. Audio
When EQC pays over its $100,000 cap
EQC chief executive Sid Miller told Checkpoint last week that the law does not allow EQC to pay over the $100,000 cap, but we've since heard from homeowners who say it did just that. And a barrister… Audio
Evening business for 14 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Sarah Goss on Black Fern's 'amazing' 46-0 win
The Black Ferns have thrashed Australia 46-0 in the Canadian final of the World Rugby Series. Skipper Sarah Goss talks to John Campbell about the team's extraordinary win. Video, Audio
Some Spotlight staff not paid for 15 minute meetings
Spotlight has launched an internal investigation after employees at its Christchurch store told Checkpoint they weren't paid for 15 minute meetings they had to attend. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
Chch Hillmorton nurses assaulted at least twice a week
Acute mental health nurses at Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital are being assaulted by patients at least twice a week, and as often as once a day. Video, Audio
Did Clarke Gayford give away baby’s sex?
Did Clarke Gayford just tell the world the sex of his and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's baby? Video, Audio
Girl’s emotional testimony on why village needs to stay
Emotion and anger boiled over at a meeting in Roxburgh today as staff of Roxburgh Children's Village and the town voiced their opposition to the closure of the facility. Audio
Auckland looks to change focus on tourism
Auckland is overhauling its tourism strategy, moving away from attracting as many people as possible, to offering visitors more cultural experiences and more razzamatazz in the winter. Video, Audio
National does u-turn on support for domestic violence bill
National has withdrawn support for a bill which would require employers to give domestic violence victims 10 days leave because of the impact it could have on small to medium businesses. Audio
Unknown chemical behind Auckland workers’ illnesses
The union representing Qantas staff says workers are frustrated and fearful after a mystery leak inside their central Auckland building caused 15 people to be hospitalised. Video, Audio
Schools in lockdown as armed police search for suspects
Two Auckland schools were forced into lockdown this morning as armed police searched for three offenders, one of whom students say was wearing a school blazer. Video, Audio
Murder-suicide suspected after bodies found in Aus home
Police say guns were involved in the deaths of seven people, including four children, whose bodies were found in a home near Maragaret River, Australia. Jamie Freestone from 7 News has the latest. Video, Audio
'It's certainly the hardest job I've ever had': Dads weigh in with tips for PM's partner
It's just weeks before Clarke Gayford takes on the job of stay-at-home dad. Hamish Cardwell spoke to other fathers who are in a similar boat and Mr Gayford about his impending new role. Video, Audio
Has the NZ health system been underfunded?
As part of a special RNZ pre-Budget series, Political Editor Jane Patterson looks at how the previous government funded the health sector, and what we can expect from this current government next… Video, Audio
Protester explains rat poison protest targeting Nick Smith
Nick Smith says Rose Renton rubbed poison in his hair and clothes, but she maintains she only ever touched him lightly. The case opened in the Nelson District Court today before two justices of the… Video, Audio
Evening business for Fri 11 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
104-year-old Australian man ends life in Switzerland
104-year-old Australian scientist David Goodall has ended his own life by assisted suicide in Switzerland, because he wasn't legally able to do so in his home country. Jacob Greaves reports. Video, Audio
