John Campbell
ITV journalist describes Manchester scene after explosion
ITV journalist Adam McClean arrived on the scene soon after the explosion. He said while there have been terrorist acts there before, they've been nothing like this. Video, Audio
Manchester attack death toll rises to 22
The attack in Manchester is likely to be the deadliest in Britain since 52 people were killed in suicide bombings on London's transport system in 2005. Video, Audio
Rare black rhino born at US zoo
The black rhino population in Africa dropped by 96 percent from 1970 to 1992, due mostly to illegal poaching. Only around 5000 are left Video, Audio
Bungy jumping non-stop for 24 hours
Mike Heard is trying to reclaim the record for the most bungy's in a day, and hoping to raise $50,000 for the Mental Health Foundation in the process Video, Audio
Christchurch swim school opposing free swimming lessons
A Christchurch swim school fears private businesses will lose out if a council proposal for free swimming lessons at council-owned pools goes ahead. Audio
Scott Dixon robbed at gunpoint
Scott Dixon, who won pole position for next weekend's Indy 500 at the weekend, was robbed at gunpoint just hours later while going through the drive-thru at a local Taco Bell. Video, Audio
Govt urged to act on Christ Church Cathedral decision
The Greater Christchurch Buildings Trust warns if the government doesn't step in and force a decision before September, the quake damaged building will remain in a state of decay for years to come. Video, Audio
Jury hears phones tapped in drug operation
Ronald Cook Senior and Agustin Suarez-Juarez have pleaded not guilty at the High Court in Auckland to importing 35 kilograms of cocaine inside a jewelled horse statue's head in May last year. Audio
Former Heart of the City boss Alex Swney to get out of jail in two weeks
The former head of Auckland's downtown promotion agency Heart of the City was sentenced to five years and seven months for stealing $2.5m, but is being released three and-a-half years early. Video, Audio
Steven Joyce poised to deliver first Budget in two days
After eight years of being Bill English's sidekick - Steven Joyce is poised to finally deliver his first budget as speculation mounts it will include shifting income tax thresholds and boosting the… Audio
Evening business for Tues 23 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Alfred Ngaro fronts up after comments about critics' funding
Alfred Ngaro has made sweeping apologies, including to his Cabinet colleagues, after suggesting community agencies could put their funding at risk if they criticise the government. Audio
Some Manchester locals expected attack, ITV reporter says
ITV's Jam Williams-Thomas arrived at the scene within minutes of the explosion. Uber driver Zafir Ahmed jumped in his car to see if he could help. They speak to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Manchester attack 'well and truly hell'
Manchester student Jessica Hough was leaving Manchester Arena when she heard the explosion. John Campbell spoke to her while she was in lock-down at a nearby hotel. Video, Audio
19 killed, 59 injured in Manchester explosion
Nineteen people died and 59 were injured when an explosion erupted at the end of pop singer Ariana Grande's concert at Manchester Arena. Video, Audio
Son of Kohanga matriarch tries to blackmail the trust
The High Court in Wellington has been told that the son of the Kohanga Reo matriarch Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi tried to blackmail the Kohanga Reo National Trust for $800,000. Audio
Dunedin principals reassured over lead levels
The principals of five Dunedin schools where increased lead levels have been found in soil tests say there is no need to panic. Audio
100s of messages, gifts sent to girl whose mum said was bullied
A mother has declined repeated requests to be interviewed today after Checkpoint learnt there might be more to her claims that her daughter was bullied and no one would attend her birthday. Audio
Pippa Middleton about to wed James Matthews
Checkpoint talks to John Haley, the publican at the Old Boot Inn - the Middleton family's local pub, ahead of Pippa Middleton's wedding to hedgefund manager James Matthews. Audio
NZTA discuss time-frame of reopening Manawatu Gorge
John Campbell asks New Zealand Transport Agency's Regional Highway Manager Ross I'Anson when the gorge will re-open, and as it turns out the answer isn't very clear. Audio
