John Campbell
Reporters behind Trump-Russia exclusive 'perplexed'
A reporter from the Washington Post, which broke the story that Donald Trump shared classified information with Russia, says it simply doesn't make sense. Video, Audio
Malcolm Rewa development great news, says former cop
Private investigator and former policeman Tim McKinnel has worked for many years in pursuit of justice for the murder of Susan Burdett. He tells John Campbell it shouldn't have taken so long. Video, Audio
Sports field vandalism "devastating"
A vandal has ripped up a South Canterbury town's brand new cricket pitch, two rugby fields and soccer pitch, ahead of the winter sports season. Audio
Blogger Cameron Slater says he was just doing his job
Cameron Slater has begun giving evidence in his own defence at the High Court in Auckland where Colin Craig is suing him for defamation. Audio
Labour's Maori MPs say they're not being stifled
The Labour Party's list process and debates over Maori prisons and charter schools have raised questions about whether its Maori MPs have a strong voice within the caucus. Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
Jailed fraudster got friend job at Transport Ministry
The Transport Ministry has launched a fresh investigation after former staff came forward saying they believed fraudster Joanne Harrison forced them out. Audio
Evening business for 16 May 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Govt announces plans for 34,000 new homes
The government says it will build 34,000 new homes in the next decade, including demolishing 8000 run-down state homes to make way for 13,000 new social houses. Audio
Trump gave crucial info to Russia - Washington Post reports
US President Donald Trump has revealed "highly classified information" to Russia's foreign minister, according to the Washington Post. The paper's assistant editor David Swerdlick joins Checkpoint. Audio
'I was sure he was capable of killing me'
Rhonda McHardy was raped by Malcolm Rewa two weeks before Susan Burdett's murder in 1992. She tells John Campbell she feared he was going to kill her. Video, Audio
Arrest following theft of bronze cemetery plaques
Cemeteries from Waikato to Auckland have been hit over the last two months. A 26-year-old Waikato woman's been arrested in connection to the thefts of 23 plaques from Auckland's Purewa Cemetery over… Audio
Dairy water accord achieves some targets, but vital ones missed
Dairy NZ's three year report on the water accord was released this afternoon and shows targets have been met, but as Kate Gudsell reports there are still big strides to be made. Audio
Funeral home owner aims to spark conversation on suicide
A funeral home owner in Invercargill who has witnessed first hand the devastating impact of suicide has set up a facebook page and is organising rallies on the issue. Audio
Mike King says Prime Minister being 'unkind'
Prime Minister Bill English says he was not surprised by Mike King's resignation from a suicide prevention panel, saying he has a unique style, but Mr King says he can work with anyone. Audio
Auckland DHB accused of negligence over mortuary bullyings
Worksafe New Zealand is investigating complaints from British mortuary technicians who say they've been picked on by senior staff and ostracised by other workers for speaking out. Audio
Kapiti rates increase 'scandalous', say elderly
Some of Kapiti's elderly say a 5.9 percent proposed rates increase is so unafforable they'll be forced to sell their home. Audio
Govt working to confirm whether NZ hit by ransomware attack
The Computer Emergency Response Team, or CERT, is investigating the first reports of WannaCry ransomware impacting computer users in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Evening business for 15 May 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Govt pays out more than $17m to Kaikoura businesses
Minister for Economic Development Simon Bridges says a million dollar fund is still available to help Kaikoura businesses in real trouble. Video, Audio
New Kaikoura business group says some are close to collapse
Kaikoura retailers and traders are banding together in the hopes of surviving the months ahead as some face having to close for good if visitor numbers continue to dwindle. Audio
