John Campbell
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.
AudioGreens assess damage after co-leader resignation & poll plunge
Green Party leader James Shaw is confident the party will do well at the election, even after a couple of poor polls which showed the party dropping to 8 percent support. Audio
PM staying quiet on 450 texts to Todd Barclay’s staff member
Prime Minister Bill English will not join Checkpoint to discuss the 450 texts he sent to Glenys Dickson in the months leading up to her resignation. John Campbell investigates. Video, Audio
'We've got to stop the degradation of fresh water in NZ'
Jacinda Ardern announced today water bottling companies and farmers using irrigation schemes will pay a form of royalty under a Labour government. She explained how it will work to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Metiria Turei was 'hindering' Green Party
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson with the latest on reaction to Metiria Turei's resignation as Green Party co-leader. Video, Audio
Metiria Turei 'came from nothing', James Shaw says
Green Party leader James Shaw joins Checkpoint live to respond to Metiria Turei's resignation as co-leader. Video, Audio
Evening business for 9 August 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Metiria Turei resigns as Green Party co-leader
Metiria Turei has resigned as co-leader of the Green Party and says it is "highly unlikely" she will return to Parliament after the election. Video, Audio
Shaw says exiting MPs won't join TOP Party
Greens co-leader says exiting MPs Kennedy Graham and David Clendon will not join The Opportunities Party. Video, Audio
What ate Sam's legs?
Sam Kanizay went for a swim at Melbourne's Brighton beach on Saturday but when he got out of the water, his legs and feet were seeping with blood. Video, Audio
Hundreds cheer Crusaders on their return to Christchurch
Huge crowds turned out to welcome the Crusaders back to Christchurch after their Super Rugby final win. Video, Audio
Auckland pamper party murder trial nears an end
RNZ reporter Sarah Robson reports on the trail of a woman accused of murdering her friend at an alcohol-fueled pamper party in Auckland. Video, Audio
Evening Business for 8 August 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Dunedin Hospital patient waited 26 hours to be admitted
An elderly man spent 26 hours waiting in Dunedin hospital's emergency department to be admitted, his daughter says, before a bed became available in a ward last week. Video, Audio
Dunedin Hospital surgeons operate only twice a month, surgeon says
Dunedin clinical leader of general surgery says despite what Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says, general surgeons at Dunedin Hospital only operate two days a month. Video, Audio
Bill English stands by comments on Southland staffer dispute
Prime Minister Bill English is not denying claims he sent hundreds of text messages to a former staffer who quit after a dispute with National MP Todd Barclay. Audio
Dunedin surgeons hit back at Health Minister
Dunedin orthopaedic surgeons hit out at the Health Minister after he described a 'toxic' environment at one of the hospital's departments. Video, Audio
National cancels New Years Eve?
A taxpayer-funded calendar Gerry Brownlee sent out to his constituents in Christchurch is riddled with errors, including the cancellation of New Years Eve. Video, Audio
Family no longer facing eviction from state house
A family who was facing eviction from their state house just a few weeks after their mother died in a car crash, will now be allowed to stay in a Housing New Zealand home. Audio
Benefit controversy kills Metiria Turei's ministerial chances
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei won't be a minister if in government, despite publically wanting the social development portfolio in the past. Video, Audio
