John Campbell
Warning for rodeo cowboy caught electric-shocking calves
A rodeo cowboy who was caught abusing animals earlier this year has escaped formal punishment - a decision animal welfare activists say is ludicrous. Video, Audio
Lions arrive full of confidence for first tour in 12 years
The 41-strong squad touched down at Auckland Airport and was welcomed with a powhiri inside the terminal before being greeted by excited fans. Video, Audio
80% of NZ native birds in trouble
Eighty percent of New Zealand's native bird species are in trouble, with some teetering on the brink of extinction, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment… Audio
Mental health needs 'urgent attention'
The Auditor General's report into the care mental health patients receive showed not a single District Health Board met follow up targets, and there was a poor availability of suitable accommodation.
…Reducing junk food advertising to children
Efforts to reduce the amount of junk food advertising targeting children are being panned before they've even been introduced. Audio
Universities combine to fight qualification fraud
New Zealand and Australian universities hope a new electronic system to store students' records will stop people claiming qualifications they don't have. Audio
George Baker sentenced to another 21 months in jail
Notorious prisoner George Baker, who threatened a guard with a shank, has been sentenced to an extra 21 months in jail. Auckland court reporter Edward Gay reports. Audio
Ken Read shocked at America's Cup decision letting Team NZ win
America's Cup commentator Ken Read talks to Checkpoint about just how wrong the umpires decision was when they called a penalty against Artemis, letting Team New Zealand win the race. Video, Audio
How much sugar to you need to have in an electrolyte drink
John Campbell asks MPI's Roger Cook how much sugar you need to have in an electrolyte drink. Video, Audio
KFC's sponsorship of Rugby League World Cup slammed but Govt comfortable
Obesity experts and consumer groups say KFC's sponsorship deal at this year's Rugby League World Cup is a public health tragedy, but sports and Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says he's comfortable… Video, Audio
Party leaders comment on removal of GST on sanitary products
Bridget Burke asks party leaders what they think about removing GST on sanitary products. Audio
Remove GST from tampons and pads, school girls plead
Two students from Whangaparoa College, Rebecca Jacobs and Melanie Wilcock, tell John Campbell why they are taking a petition to Parliament calling for GST to be removed on sanitary products. Video, Audio
FBI investigation into Jared Kushner 'will haunt him'
Yale University lecturer Walter Shapiro talks to John Campbell about Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and what Kushner was playing at when he discussed a back channel to Moscow. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tues 30 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
America's Cup officials make wrong call in Artemis race with Team New Zealand
Red-faced America's Cup officials have admitted they made a mistake and shouldn't have awarded a race to Team New Zealand in Bermuda. Todd Niall reports from Bermuda. Video, Audio
Greens membership wants more young women in Parliament
The Green Party membership has sent a clear message to the party leadership that they want more young women in Parliament, and the party has responded with its final list, released today. Video, Audio
SOS in stoush over sugar levels in sports drinks
MPI has ordered SOS Hydration to add fives times as much sugar to its product in order to meet the definition of an electrolyte drink, but SOS says its instruction is based on outdated science. Audio
Watercare makes decision on treatment plant site
The Oratia community is delighted after Auckland's water authority Watercare decided against uprooting dozens of families in the Auckland suburb to make way for a new water treatment plant. Video, Audio
Wellington arena 'years in the making' - Phil Sprey
Wellington based promoter Phil Sprey responds to news today that the Capital could be set to get a new arena. Video, Audio
Wellington likely to get new 12,000 seat arena
Wellington region's mayors have voted in favour for a new arena. Wellington Mayor Justin Lester talks to John Campbell about why the capital needs a new venue, and how much it might cost. Video, Audio
