John Campbell
Mt Ruapehu shuttle buses ‘not fit for purpose’
Questions are being raised about the suitability of the buses operating on Mt Ruapehu, after one crashed, killing a passenger, a handbrake failed on another and another one's seats were tied together… Audio
New group looks to help young people living with dementia
The World Health Organisation has recommended that specific services be developed for people diagnosed with dementia at a younger age, as they face unique challenges. Video, Audio
Work starts restoring fire ravaged Port Hills
Fires ripped through nearly 2000 hectares of trees and farmland in Christchurch's Port Hills last year, undoing years of hard toil put in by tree planting volunteers. An ambitious plan to replant them… Video, Audio
Courier drivers not the only ones struggling
Nelson apprentice builder Edward Brockway tells John Campbell he was on minimum wage when he started building as a contractor, and also had significant set-up costs. Video, Audio
Malcolm Rewa can't get a fair trial, lawyer argues
Malcolm Rewa's case was back at the High Court in Auckland today, where his lawyer argued extensive media coverage of his client and his case has contaminated the jury pool. Video, Audio
Auckland Transport won't reduce parking fines despite saving on costs
Auckland Transport will soon start trialling cars with license plate recognition cameras onboard to issue some parking tickets, meaning one warden will be able to do the work of many. Video, Audio
Calls for Tegel to be prosecuted after 'putrid, rotting' birds
Ministry for Primary Industries visited the Helensville farm on Friday and is reviewing footage of apparently dead and deformed chickens. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern back as PM on Thurs morning
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will formally take over the reins of power again at midnight on Wednesday when Winston Peters heads overseas. Audio
Man found guilty of murdering partner
Cory Jeffries has been found guilty for killing his partner Kim Richmond in July, 2016. Reporter Andrew McRae was in court and said Jeffries appeared nervous but didn't immediately react to the… Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 30 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Lawyer calls for review of beneficiary debts
Frances Joychild QC says, in the wake of the Ministry of Social Development accepting loans do not constitute income, MSD should review all established debts against beneficiaries. Audio
MSD accepts loans not income, will not appeal
Ministry of Social Development will not appeal the High Court judgement that earlier this month ruled bank loans and credit cards do not constitute income. Video, Audio
Courier driver case to be tested in court
First Union is taking legal action on behalf of courier drivers, many who say they are earning less than the minimum wage while on independent contracts. It will argue they are employees, not… Audio
Ruapehu bus passenger shocked by broken seats, handle
Photos taken inside a bus, understood to be operated by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, show seats tied up with wire and a handle which has fallen off the back of a passenger seat. Video, Audio
Bus that crashed had failed fitness certificate 9 times
The Ruapehu Alpine Lifts ski shuttle bus, that crashed and killed a young girl on Saturday, had failed its Certificate of Fitness nine times over the past 14 years. Video, Audio
Bruce McLaren's replica race car on display
The replica of the first car raced by Bruce McLaren featured in last year's documentary about the legendary Kiwi-born Formula One driver has just gone on display at the Southward Car Museum, north of… Video, Audio
Lower Hutt businesses gutted by fire
A massive fire in Lower Hutt ripped through a commercial building today, destroying at least two businesses. Tests are being done to establish if damage to its asbestos roof is a public health risk. Video, Audio
Nurse left alone to keep baby alive
A nurse tells John Campbell she was left alone for 50 minutes to keep a newborn baby alive as her calls for help went unanswered. Video, Audio
Joseph Parker promising heavyweight boxing fireworks
Joseph Parker will head into the ring with Dillian Whyte in London on Sunday for his first fight since losing to Anthony Joshua. If he's successful he'll have a shot at reclaiming the world title he… Audio
Questions start as Greece searches for survivors
Grief is giving way to anger in Greece, as rescuers search the blackened land for bodies, and any miraculous survivors, three days after a wildfire destroyed a village outside Athens killing at least… Video, Audio
