John Campbell
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. Audio
Evening business for Tues 15 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Dunedin drinking water alert to run for days
Dunedin Hospital is preparing for a possible influx as thousands of people are told to avoid tap water. The council is hoping this won't be a repeat of the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Video, Audio
Aus Minister slams NZ Labour over deputy PM controversy
Julie Bishop has hit out at the New Zealand Labour Party over Barnaby Joyce's citizenship controversy, saying she would "find it very difficult to build trust" if it was in Government. Video, Audio
No medals but Willis has a smile on his face after 1500m race
Two time Olympic medallist Nick Willis has a smile on his face despite finishing outside of the medals in the 1500 metres at the world athletic champs in London. Video, Audio
Indian students shamed & humiliated after Kiwi Dream turns sour
Desperate Indian students, who've spent tens of thousands of dollars on tertiary courses and job fees, are facing shame and humiliation after failing to gain residency in New Zealand. Audio
Ohariu voters signal they want a change from United Future lead
National wants people in Peter Dunne's electorate to vote for him, but that message doesn't appear to be getting through. Dunne is refusing to talk about a poll which puts Labour ahead of him. Video, Audio
Govt introduces $100m for e-therapy and other initiatives
The Government has unveiled how its planning to spend $100 million of social investment funding earmarked for mental health. Audio
Australian deputy PM confident he won't be disqualified
Fairfax political correspondent Stephanie Peatling joins Checkpoint to discuss the latest details on the country's deputy prime minister's dual citizenship. Video, Audio
Saved by drone - the way of the future?
Drones could soon save people from drowning at Auckland's treacherous West Coast beaches. Video, Audio
Kaikohe's long awaited Youth Space finally opens
Kaikohe finally has a space for its youth after powers-that-be were galvanised into action after local children were videoed in March trying to bust into an iwi-owned service station. Video, Audio
National's boot camp policy slammed by party leaders
Party leaders weigh in on National's so called boot-camp plans. Even National's own support partners described it as reminiscent of a by-gone era. Audio
Youth programme says it could do more than military camp
A struggling but successful youth support programme in Kapiti says it could do more for disillusioned young people than a military style camp, if only it had more funding. Video, Audio
Gunman on the run after shooting at police
Morrinsville locals say the community remains resilient after a gunman open fired on police early yesterday morning leaving some residents on edge. Jessie Chiang reports from the Waikato town. Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 14 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Bay of Plenty hostel introduces $50 bond for NZers
The owners of a Bay of Plenty hostel have introduced a $50 bond for all New Zealanders following 16 major incidents on the premises this year. Audio
Heavy rainfall closes roads, schools in Canterbury
Katy Gosset is in Leeston where torrential rain is turning streets into waterways. Video, Audio
MoH tells DHBs not to pay mental health workers more
A Ministry of Health document, leaked exclusively to Checkpoint, warns district health boards against paying mental health workers more. Meanwhile, they're leaving for higher pay elsewhere. Video, Audio
Aus deputy PM under a ' Long White Cloud' over NZ citizenship
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has just discovered he is a New Zealand citizen, which goes against the country's dual citizenship law for politicians. Video, Audio
Inquests aplenty as Green leader goes
The blame for Metiria Turei's downfall is being spread in many directions - including hers. But some are pointing the finger at the media and their appetite for winners, losers and scalps. Audio
