John Campbell
South Island wakes to snow
Hail and heavy rain is now falling in parts of the North Island after a wintry blast closed roads and stranded travellers in the lower South Island and inland Canterbury today. Video, Audio
Southern regions covered in blanket of snow
People in South Canterbury and Central Otago have spent the day under a blanket of snow. Bridget Burke spoke to a few folk who were in the thick of it. Audio
Grenfell Tower 'worst incident' for identification worker
A month on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, a disaster victim identification worker says it's the worst incident he's ever been involved in after more than 18 years in the job. Video, Audio
Evening Business for 12 July 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Passenger describes rocky, wild ride on Interislander
Passengers on the Interislander lay frozen on the floor as massive waves rocked the ferry this morning. Passenger Shane Brocklebank says it was such a rocky ride, parts of the ceiling fell off. Video, Audio
Snow creates dangerous conditions on roads
Snow has closed roads throughout the South Island, including the Inland Road into Kaikoura. Mark Owen of NZTA warns people to take extra care, and avoid unnecessary travel. Video, Audio
Five men found guilty for woman's kidnapping, manslaughter
Jindarat Prutsiriporn died from head injuries last year, after she threw herself from the boot of a moving car while bound and gagged. Five men were found guilty today of kidnapping and manslaughter.
…Ben Hawke with his latest weather report
Mosgiel's weather forecaster, 12-year-old Ben Hawke, with the latest on the polar blast sweeping the South Island. Video, Audio
One glint of hope for Jensen family still keen to live in NZ
Steve Jensen and his family are preparing to return to the United States after missing financial targets set by Immigration New Zealand. Video, Audio
16 bodies recovered from US plane crash
At least 16 people have been killed in a US military plane crash in rural Mississippi. Ryan Brooks from Reuters reports. Video, Audio
Tauranga housing developments fast-tracked by govt loan
The government will loan Tauranga City Council $230 million to support the construction of 35,000 houses. The council's Christine Jones talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Govt money will help Auckland's housing woes - Phil Goff
The Government will loan Auckland Council $300 million to support more than 10,000 homes at Whenuapai and Redhills. Audio
America's Cup tours the Capital
Thousands of people turned out to a victory parade that snaked between Parliament and Civic Square today. Video, Audio
Labour will scrap National's tax changes if elected
Labour leader Andrew Little says his party's families package will make more than 70 percent of families with children better off. Audio
Alarms raised over lack of cellphone reception on Inland Rd
The Inland Road has become a popular route following the Kaikoura earthquake last year, but those living along it say minor crashes have highlighted the dangers associated with much of the road being… Audio
Evening business for Tues 11 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Cat rangers and registrations posed to control population
Councils will vote next week on whether to adopt a national cat strategy which could include a registration fee for domestic moggies and the employment of 'cat rangers'. Video, Audio
Big Chill brings snow and ice to the South Island
A polar blast is sweeping up the South Island, disrupting flights and causing "treacherous" road conditions. Video, Audio
Winter warnings after homeless man dies on cemetery bench
Rough sleepers in Auckland will continue to die unnecessarily this winter unless shelters are setup across the city, a church support worker says. Video, Audio
Traffic chaos as slip closes SH1 north of Wellington
A landslip closed Ngauranga Gorge today - one of the main roads into Wellington. NZTA's regional transport systems mananger Mark Owen warns of significant delays in the area. Video, Audio
