John Campbell
'DOC's been missing in action for the last 10 years'
Freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy, who is sceptical about recent reports indicating that water quality has improved, says he's happy with the direction the government is headed. He says the… Video, Audio
'They can do anything at all' - Topp Twins' parents celebrate
Lynda and Jools Topp were recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours for their contribution to entertainment. Eva Corlett spoke to their parents, Jean and Peter. Video, Audio
Man denies historic rape, assault charges
Four women, including a mother and daughter, say they were raped by the same man, as far back as the 1970s. The man, who is now in his 70s and has name suppression, denies the charges. The trial… Audio
Feilding man David Lyttle denies murdering friend Brett Hall
The Crown says Feilding man David Lyttle deliberately shot his friend Brett Hall after a dispute over money, and had made a plan to get away with murder. But Mr Lyttle's lawyers are pointing the… Audio
Evening business for Mon 8 Oct
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Wide support for Chinese-built toll road in Auckland
Auckland Chamber of Commerce is assisting a bid by Chinese civil engineers to build the $400 million Penlink Toll Road Project, which will link State Highway One and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Video, Audio
Manawatu man on hunger strike over leaky home dispute
George Griffiths says his home wasn't built according to plans, and the Manawatu District Council incorrectly issued a code of compliance certificate. He has started a hunger strike as he can't afford… Video, Audio
Fresh water not up for sale under this govt, PM says
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she was appalled to find out government officials were shopping out access to New Zealand's fresh water, to overseas companies. That revelation's prompted calls from… Video, Audio
Drastic changes needed to reach Paris Agreement target
Reaching the Paris Agreement goal of a 1.5 degree increase in global temperatures is still possible, but the impacts will be severe if there aren't changes across every aspect of society - and soon… Audio
Govt to force petrol companies to open their books
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has placed the blame for rising fuel prices squarely at the door of petrol companies and says the government will fast-track legislation to force them to open their… Video, Audio
Threats as Akld Council calls unmicrochipped cats pests
Death threats have been levelled against an Auckland Council staffer at the helm of the council's new pest management strategy after news it'll classify any cat without a microchip as a pest. Audio
Ngati Whatua Orakei allowed to take claim to High Court
In a decision released today, the Supreme Court said Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei can now take its case for Auckland Central rights against the Crown to the High Court. Audio
Avocado growers install security systems to combat thefts
Avocado growers are resorting to extreme measures to stop thieves stealing their precious fruit, which sell for as much as $7 each in the off season. Video, Audio
Peter Dunne on coalition government's 'horror month'
Former United Future leader and minister Peter Dunne says the coalition government has had a "horror month" and Winston Peters is "at least in the co-pilot's seat if not on the driver's lap". Video, Audio
NZ’s military presence in Iraq likely to change - PM
New Zealand has extended its military presence in Iraq, but has reduced the number of personnel. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government will review the deployment again early next year. Audio
NZ supermarkets stop strawberry imports after needle scare
New Zealand supermarkets have stopped importing strawberries grown across in Australia after sewing needles were found in the berries in a spreading contamination scare. Audio
Auckland attempts to count homeless for first time
Volunteers will tonight attempt to count Auckland's rough sleepers, from Wellsford in the north to Waiuku in the south. Rowan Quinn is at Eden Park, where the volunteers have assembled. Video, Audio
Delayed insurance leaves Kaikōura business with $50k bill
Nearly two years after the 7.8 earthquake, a Kaikoura business owner has been left with a broken shop and a $50,000 repair bill because of insurance delays. Video, Audio
ComCom taking Dunedin's power provider to court
The Commerce Commission has filed court proceedings against Dunedin City Council-owned power company Aurora Energy for failing to meet its quality standards in 2016 and 2017. Audio
Evening business for 17 September 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
