John Campbell
State of emergency declared in Greymouth
Greymouth mayor Tony Kokshoorn says there's been a terrible crash in the area, and they're acting fast to get people help. They've declared a state of emergency to mobilise police and Defence Force to… Audio
Christchurch resident braces for Heathcote river to swell
A woman who lives next to the Heathcote River tells John Campbell how she doesn't plan to stay in the area for much longer, as floods are becoming more frequent. Audio
Don't take risks, Canterbury Civil Defence warns
Canterbury Civil Defence officer James Thompson warns people in flood-prone areas to not take risks. Audio
Christchurch man braces for home to flood for third time
Bruce Kane's home on the Heathcote River, Christchurch, has flooded twice in the last four years, and it could likely flood again when ex-Cyclone Gita hits. Video, Audio
Flood-prone residents advised to prepare to self evacuate
RNZ reporter Maja Burry is in Christchurch. She tells John Campbell ex-Cyclone Gita is expected to flood homes along the Heathcote River. Video, Audio
Evening business for 20 February 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Nelson residents sandbag homes in fear of ex-cyclone Gita
Forecasters are warning of severe winds, torrential rain and sea surges from ex Cylcone Gita in coastal areas. RNZ reporter Logan Church joins us live from Ruby Bay, near Nelson. Audio
Wild wind on west coast expected to intensify
RNZ reporter Charlie Dreaver is at Carter's Beach near Westport, where wind is intensifying. "It's really, really wild here," she tells John Campbell. Video, Audio
Be ready for ex-Cyclone Gita, MetService warns
MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray with the latest on ex-Cyclone Gita. Video, Audio
State of emergency declared in Buller ahead of ex-cyclone Gita
Westport fire service has been called out to multiple incidents where roofs have lifted, and powerlines fallen on to the ground, but the local fire station chief Alan Kennedy says the worst is yet to… Video, Audio
'Exceptional' rainfall in North Canterbury
Lynn Williams, who lives near Leithfield about 40 kilometres north of Christchurch, tells John Campbell she's measured around 80mm today. Video, Audio
State of emergency declared in CHCH ahead of ex-cyclone Gita
Mayor Lianne Dalziel says parts of the city are at risk of serious flooding, including some homes which may be flooded for the third time in a year. Audio
Linwood liquor ban 'only a band-aid'
In a bid to help improve the neglected area, Christchurch City Council voted in a temporary liquor ban two months ago. Logan Church went to find out what difference it's made. Video, Audio
Swan put down after halting Auckland traffic
Motorists almost came to a standstill as they tried not to harm the bird on the northern motorway, just after the Greville Road exit, heading south. Video, Audio
Lockdown lifted -search goes on for shooter
The hunt continues for a man who fired shots into a house in the Far North township of Ahipara this morning, but children at the local primary school and a pre-school have been allowed to go home. Audio
Nelson & Tasman brace for Cyclone Gita
Some people in Nelson and Tasman are still cleaning up after ex-tropical cyclone Fehi, as they brace themselves for the next onslaught. Video, Audio
Buller prepares for another deluge as Cyclone Gita approaches
Buller District Mayor Garry Howard talks to John Campbell about Cyclone Gita. All schools in the region have been closed ahead of its arrival. Audio
Tissue samples from brother's autopsy turn up on front doorstep
The family of a deceased man who received tissue samples from his autopsy on their doorstep say coronial services need to improve. Video, Audio
Economic armageddon: Is the day of reckoning coming?
An Australian economist is warning the recent turmoil on global markets is just a sign of things to come, and a massive crisis is on the cards. Patrick O'Meara went to find out how true that is, or if… Video, Audio
Nosh successor The Grocer's Market put into receivership
The Grocer's Market, owned and run by disgraced real estate agent Aaron Drever, has been put into receivership owing suppliers and employees hundreds of thousands of dollars. Video, Audio