John Campbell

Rieko Ioane has been selected over Julian Savea for the All Blacks test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Some have questioned the move, but Coach Steve Hansen says the 20-year-old is… Video, Audio

Bill English has defended how his party handled Todd Barclay's recording controversy, saying it wasn't acceptable behaviour, but was resolved in "the correct way" in an employment agreement. Video, Audio

Labour has been accused of hypocritical behaviour afterabout 90 foreign interns, mainly from the US, complained about sub-standard living conditions at an Auckland marae where they are staying. Video, Audio

Most of the action is taking place in the boatsheds with speculation rife that Oracle will have some new tricks in the bag on Sunday. Video, Audio

Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay will stand down at the election after revelations over secret recordings he is accused of making of a staffer in his Gore electorate office. Jane Patterson joins… Video, Audio

The Lions are starting to look like a team that knows what it takes to win rugby games in New Zealand. BBC rugby journalist Chris Jones is in New Zealand following the team's progress. Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

The mother of Akshay Chand says she just wanted her son home on bail and had no idea that he would kill Christie Marceau. Video, Audio

Balclutha locals grabbing lunch at a cafe pass the phone around to talk to John Campbell to share their thoughts on their local MP Todd Barclay. Video, Audio

The Lions have so far won two and lost two matches on their tour. It's the last chance for players to make their mark before they play the All Blacks. Video, Audio

Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay has apologised for what he says were misleading statements. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint live from Parliament. Audio

Clutha Southland MP Todd Barclay has apologised for his actions, saying he was in the middle of an employment dispute. He addressed media for about one minute before walking away. Video, Audio

Alcohol and off-field problems have plagued Zac Guildford's career, culiminating with the New South Wales Waratahs terminating his Super rugby contract last year. Audio

Otto Warmbier, the American student who was imprisoned in North Korea before being returned home in a comatose state less than a week ago, has died. Video, Audio

Solid Energy CEO Tony King says a robot wouldn't be ready to enter unexplored areas of Pike River mine until the end of the year, but he doesn't know what would be the next step if bodies were found.

National MP Todd Barclay's future is uncertain after he made statements today about a secret recording which contradict statements made by his boss, Prime Minister Bill English. Video, Audio

Team New Zealand has won all four races so far, continuing to excel in light-wind sailing, taking their catamaran around the course at a maximum speed of 38.5 kph. Video, Audio