John Campbell
Not prosecuting the Pike River mine CEO to be contested.
The Supreme Court will hear Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne's claim that the mine's former CEO, Peter Whitall, bought his way out of prosecution. Nigel Hampton QC joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Solid Energy assessing if it can go down Pike River borehole
Solid Energy says its unmanned exploration project of the Pike River mine is on track. Its CEO Tony King joins Checkpoint. Audio
Govt - no more large scale pay equity talks after claim lodged
Unions have lodged a claim for community mental health workers, seeking pay parity with their colleagues in the disability and aged care sectors. Audio
Evening Business for 19 June 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Pike River families' case to be heard by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear Sonya Rockhouse and Anna Osborne's claim that the mine's former CEO, Peter Whitall, bought his way out of prosecution. Meanwhile, Neville Rockhouse says footage from within… Video, Audio
Van strikes pedestrians in London, killing one
UK correspondent Natalie Powell with the latest on a suspected terror attack in London. A van struck pedestrians near a mosque, killing one person and injuring eight others. Video, Audio
TV facing the future
TVNZ's multimedia extravaganza What Next pondered New Zealand in 20 years' time. Over five consecutive nights, it aimed to spark debate about the big issues facing us all and prompt politicians locked… Audio
TV facing the future
TVNZ's multimedia extravaganza What Next pondered New Zealand in 20 years' time. Over five consecutive nights, it aimed to spark debate about the big issues facing us all and prompt politicians locked…
AudioOrder for oyster cull should have been made earlier, critics say
The Government has ordered the cull of all farmed oysters on Stewart Island in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly parasite bonamia ostreae, but many say the order should have come earlier. Video, Audio
Prisoner sentenced to 7 years for attacking guards
Patrick Waru was sentenced to seven years' ten months jail for the incident, which happened in a gang-run wing of Auckland Prison in Paremoremo last October. Video, Audio
Evening Business for 9 June 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
All farmed oysters on Stewart Island to be culled
Since the deadly parasite bonamia ostreae was found a fortnight ago, Bluff's oyster industry has been pushing hard for a complete cull in order to save wild oyster stocks. Video, Audio
Team NZ boat down to one wing after crash
Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby says although repairs on the boat are complete, the boat will be flying with just one wing in three races tomorrow. Video, Audio
Concern new Wellington reservoir could fail in quake
Wellington City councillors today voted to send a proposal for a water resevior out for consultation, after residents expressed concern it could create a landslide after an earthquake. Video, Audio
Close to 10,000 sign young woman's mental health petition
Lucy McSweeney, 21, took a petition to the steps of Parliament today calling for better mental health education in schools. Video, Audio
Medicinal cannabis advocates ecstatic after bill drawn
The House will soon debate whether to legalise medicinal cannabis, after Green MP Julie-Anne Genter's bill was pulled from the ballot today. Video, Audio
Euthanasia bill expected to pass first reading
ACT's David Seymour says the intention of the bill is to allow people with a "grievous and irremediable medical condition" to obtain medical aid to die. Video, Audio
Stewart Island oyster farmer talks to John Campbell
A Stewart Island Oyster farmer says lifting all the oysters to rid the parasite in Big Glory Bay will be a logistical nightmare. Video, Audio
Brighter Future - nine years on the dairy rollercoaster
During the nine years of the National-led Government the dairy industry has been on a wild rollercoaster ride, and one family wants it to slow down. Video, Audio
Steve Hansen on his new All Blacks
All Blacks Coach Steve Hansen talks to John Campbell about his selections. Video, Audio
