John Campbell
Auckland Council warned about missing drain lids
South Auckland councillor Efeso Collins says Auckland Council was warned about uncovered drains prior to the death of Violet Tupou, who is suspected to have drowned in a drain on Saturday. Video, Audio
Crowd-sourcing for Dunedin Cadbury factory warms up city
Dunedin City Councillor Jim O'Malley wants to raise $20 million to buy part of the Cadbury factory and keep producing Jaffas and Pineapple Lumps in the city. Audio
Govt didn't treat data security breach seriously enough
The Ministry of Social Development's Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, admits a security problem identified in January should have been taken more seriously. Video, Audio
Evening business for 7 June 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Prison staff investigated over excessive force complaint
Three investigations are underway after Auckland Prison staff were caught on CCTV footage allegedly using excessive force against inmates. Audio
Team NZ desperately trying to repair catamaran
Team New Zealand nose-dived and capsized at the start of the second race today, flinging some crew members into the water. Video, Audio
Glory Bay oyster farmer waiting to hear from MPI
Stewart Island marine farmer Jeff Walker - one of six oyster farmers in Glory Bay - talks to John Campbell about the risk to his farm. Audio
Sanford owns infected Stewart Island oyster farm
Sanford owns one of the infected oyster farms. Sanford's Chief Operations Officer Greg Johansson joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Bluff oyster industry under threat
The famous Bluff oysters are under threat from a parasite that's been found at Stewart Island. Geoff Gwyn, MPI's Readiness and Response Director, talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Road cone makes it to the top of Dunedin's Fortune Theatre
If you live in Dunedin and you're wondering how a road cone found its way atop the highest turret on the Fortune Theatre, you're not alone. Fortune Theatre set designer Peter King says it appeared out… Video, Audio
Oyster parasite problem in Southland
John Campbell talks to 4th generation oysterman Willy Calder. Willy organised an emergency meeting at Bluff Rugby Club. More than 100 people had gathered to discuss the oyster parasite Bonamia ostrea.
…Auckland searches for answers to fixing road congestion
Mayor Phil Goff says the Council and the Ministry of Transport are investigating options including congestion charges, car sharing, and priority lanes for cars with more people in them. Audio
Who is US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson?
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is another of Trump's outsiders... although that depends on the question - outside of what? Not a career politician, he was a very particular kind of corporate… Audio
Iconic sweets could yet remain in NZ despite Cadbury closure
New Zealand confectionery makers are among those to have expressed interest, and Mondelez has also received inquiries from companies with no previous confectionery history. Video, Audio
Team NZ beat BAR by default
Team New Zealand is two fifths of the way to the America's Cup challengers finals, after it's opponent BAR withdrew from the day with damage. Video, Audio
Rugby coach accused of racial abuse
The Shirley Rugby Club in Christchurch is meeting under urgency to discuss allegations that one of the club's coaches racially abused the grandmother of a young player. Video, Audio
Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 6 June 2017
Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 6 June 2017. Video
Coming up
Consider your 'road etiquette' this weekend - AA
Preparing to hit the road this long weekend? The AA wants drivers to consider their etiquette to help curb road rage outbursts. Video, Audio
Lions of the past: Blood brothers
RNZ's rugby reporter Joe Porter talks to former greats to find out exactly why the Lions of the past called themselves blood brothers. Audio
Trump's Paris withdrawal makes no sense - former NZ ambassador
Former NZ climate change ambassador Dr Adrian Macey believes the President's public rational for withdrawing from the agreement, simply doesn't stand. Video, Audio
