John Campbell
Southern DHB urology patients could take class action, lawyer s
The Crown has settled cases of medical mistreatment and neglect in the past, so a class action against Southern DHB "may be possible," Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron says. Video, Audio
Nation-wide manhunt underway for man who shot at police
The search for Morrinsville shooting suspect Rollie Heke is now a nationwide manhunt. Detective Superintendent Chris Page joins Checkpoint with the latest. Video, Audio
John Key reflects on career during knighthood investiture ceremony
Sir John Key says he views his knighthood as recognition of the sacrifices his wife and family made while he was Prime Minister. Video, Audio
Mistreatment of cows an embarrassment to industry, Fed Farmers says
Almost 200 cows were euthanised after they suffered severe injuries during their regular walk to the milking shed on two Invercargill dairy farms. MPI says its the worst neglect it has investigated. Video, Audio
Judge imposes home detention on sports coach who molested boys
A former Wellington sports coach who molested six boys in his care over 16 years spanning the 1970s, 80s and 90s, has been ordered to serve 11 months' home detention. Audio
Dunedin cafe owners expected more from council over water warning
Dunedin businesses are upset they weren't contacted directly about the boil water notice, which was imposed after untreated water was mistakenly let into the city's drinking water system. Video, Audio
Evening business for Weds 16 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Fletcher Building's profit collapses on big project
Fletcher Building's profit has slumped 80 percent because of losses and delays on two big projects, the Sky City Convention Centre and the Justice Precinct in Christchurch. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
No way to sue DHBs over patient care
Southern District Health Board's CEO urged patients to go to the Health and Disability Commissioner if they've suffered a 'serious clinical event', but the commissioner can't punish or fine DHBs. John… Audio
'I had a death sentence hanging over my head'
Southern DHB prostate cancer patient Gary Brodie says his doctor told him he would likely have died in the next five years if he didn't pay for private surgery. Video, Audio
NZ PM hoping Trans-Tasman diplomatic spat shortlived
The Prime Minister is hoping relations between New Zealand and Australia will soon get back on an even keel, after Australia's citizenship drama spilled over into a Trans-Tasman diplomatic spat. Video, Audio
Upper South Island home owners still waiting for quake settlements
Fewer than half of the insurance claims on homes in the upper South Island damaged by last November's Kaikoura earthquake have been settled so far, but 90% of properties have been assessed. Video, Audio
NZ schools have high rates of bullying, study finds
A three-year survey has found bullying is rife in some primary schools, with more than 40 percent of children at some schools being bullied at least once a week. Video, Audio
Anglican Church throws govt a curve ball over Chch cathedral
The Anglican church is considering gifting the Christ Church Cathedral to the Government, effectively handing it the responsibility for the $104m restoration of the city's most famous building. Video, Audio
Southern DHB wait times 'completely unacceptable', CEO says
Eleven men have waited too long for prostate cancer surgery at Dunedin Hospital with four waiting more than 100 days and one waiting 191 days for an operation, the Southern DHB's CEO says. Video, Audio
Gunman who shot at police was at large for 11 months
The man who shot at police on Sunday has been at large for nearly a year after he cut his electronic monitoring bracelet last September. Labour corrections spokesman Kelvin Davis joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Dog lovers vow defiance over tough new bylaw
The Far North District Council wants to limit dog numbers and the places they can be exercised to protect birdlife - and dog-lovers are threatening civil and canine disobedience in response. Audio
Labour shifts on capital gains tax, but leaves door open
Labour has changed its position under its new leader Jacinda Ardern, and now says it will leave the door open to introduce a capital gains tax in its first term if it's elected to government. Audio
Parents fuming over medical centre's charges for children
Whanganui parents are fuming that the city's main afterhours and urgent medical clinic has begun charging a $10 fee for children under 13 who it treats during normal working hours. Audio
Political parties commit to Pike River re-entry
Pike River families have hailed today as a moral victory after Labour, the Greens, United Future and the Maori Party signed a commitment to re-enter the West Coast mine. Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
