John Campbell
Rangi McLean supports Māori king coronation media ban
Rangi McLean is a former Māori Party candidate and current chairman of the Manurewa marae. He told reporter John Boynton he supported the media ban. Video, Audio
Controversy surrounds King Tuhetia's koroneihana
Media have been banned from Māori King Tuhetia's koroneihana or coronations at Turangawaewae marae. Te Manu Korihi reporter John Boynton is in Ngaruawahia and explains what would be happening this… Video, Audio
Tree goes up in flames after lightning strikes
Lightning in Tokoroa caused a tree to explode, which shattered windows in nearby houses, flattened a ute and damaged another vehicle. It was just one of 8000 lightning strikes recorded overnight. Audio
Aretha Franklin dies aged 76: World mourns, reminisces and sings
She won 14 Grammys, sold 75 million records and gave people goose bumps whenever she sang. Aretha Franklin wasn't just a soul singer - she was the Queen of Soul. John Campbell reports. Video, Audio
Youth hubs face closure despite popularity
Māori and Pasifika youth in Auckland are fighting to keep open their community centres in the face of threats of closure. Despite bustling with activity, they don't have enough funds to sustain their… Video, Audio
Steven Adams back in NZ but not playing for Tall Blacks
New Zealand's biggest basketball star Steven Adams is back in the country - with his trio of camps for aspiring junior players getting underway in Auckland this morning. Despite his contribution, the… Video, Audio
MPs own homes in Wellington, but claim accommodation allowance anyway
At least 44 MPs own a home in Wellington, but the majority still claim accommodation expenses for when they're staying in the city. Zac Fleming asked National Party MP and whip Barbara Kuriger how the… Audio
Concerns about bridge’s structure ‘fell on deaf ears’
As authorities keep searching through the twisted rubble of the bridge and the buildings it landed on, questions are being asked as to why it was still in use. CNN reporter Ian Lee joins Checkpoint… Audio
NZ First MPs signed contract over waka jumping punishment
New Zealand First MPs have signed a good behaviour contract which means they could be liable for $300,000 if they don't resign from Parliament within three days of being expelled from the party… Audio
Wellington cafe offering inmates jobs as baristas
The baristas at the cafe will be former inmates from Arohata women's prison who have completed an eight week training course from in prison. Video, Audio
Police comms staff feel they can't take sick leave
Police are defending the use of a controversial scoring system to analyse when its call centre communications staff are taking too much sick leave. Audio
First US transgender governor nominee picked
Christine Hallquist defeated three other candidates, including a 14-year-old boy, to win the Democratic Party nomination. Ryan Brooks reports. Video, Audio
Protesters dressed as cows oppose Mackenzie Basin farm
The protesters mooed and chanted outside the office of Murray Valentine, who has resource consent to farm up to 5000 dairy cows on his Simons Pass property. Video, Audio
Evening business for 16 August 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Delay for earthworks at Christchurch's Metro sports facility
The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods promised back in April that earthworks would be underway in eight to ten weeks, so why is the site still a dusty mud pit? Video, Audio
Dozens killed in Kabul suicide bomb attack
Kids were preparing to take an exam when a suicide bomb exploded at an education centre in Kabul, Afghanistan. Freelance journalist Akhtar Muhammad Makoii talks to John Campbell. Audio
Calls for heads to roll following Italy bridge collapse
The death toll has risen and grief has turned to anger in Italy following the Genoa bridge collapse that has killed at least 39 and injured 24 others. Video, Audio
Media banned from Māori King's coronation celebrations
For the first time in the history of the Māori King's koroneihana or coronation celebrations, media will be banned from the grounds of Tūrangawaewae Marae. Audio
Foreign buyers banned, but critics warn it will have little impact
The real estate industry says the government's new ban will do nothing to deter foreign buyers - they'll just find a different way into the New Zealand market instead. Video, Audio
MPs spend more than $2m in just three months
MPs expenses have been officially released and show politicians have been spending up large on travel and accommodation. Political Editor Jane Patterson has the details. Video, Audio