John Campbell

Kaikoura volunteer fire brigade chief officer Ian Walker talks to Maja Burry about rescuing people from under broken buildings, and the dozens of call-outs in the days following the 7.8 quake. Video, Audio

Zahra Sarwari, one of the 131 refugees let into New Zealand after the 2001 Tampa Affair, says refugee families work hard and benefit the country when they get here. Video, Audio

Kaikoura locals have gathered for a picnic to mark one year since the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, and reflect on the impact it's had on their lives. One local shares their story with Maja Burry. Video, Audio

Heavy rain in March formed a football-field-sized sinkhole in New Lynn, and some small businesses affected by the ongoing repairs say they're struggling to survive. Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

A Pledge Me project to buy out the boutique chocolatier Otago Chocolate company, or Ocho, has hit the $2million mark despite only launching yesterday morning. Video, Audio

The government will scrap the sanction on beneficiaries who don't name the father of their child, but questions of how, when and how much will it cost are still very much up in the air. Carmel… Video, Audio

A New Zealand man who worked at the Manus Island refugee detention facility is warning the government against taking any refugees, saying the ones still at the centre are dangerous men.   Video, Audio

Australian authorities have intercepted four boats bound for New Zealand, run by people smugglers emboldened by the change of government, according to media reports. Jane Patterson reports. Audio

Kaikoura a year on: Two killed, billions in damage, Kaikoura a year on: Ceremony reopens devastated South Bay, Kaikoura a year on: Fears of financial ruin after quake, Solo mums who don't name father… Audio

Next week marks a year since the earthquake that devastated Kaikoura. Twelve months on and things are returning to normal, and to celebrate the  people have been posting on Facebook with their stories… Video, Audio

Kiwirail driver Wayne Sullivan reflects on a year since the Kaikoura quake, explaining to John Campbell how he found himself alone and sandwiched between the cliff face and the ocean. Video, Audio

Jacinda Ardern is flying to Vietnam as she prepares to take her first step onto the world stage this weekend, when she joins leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trade and security. Video, Audio

A teenager has described feeling cold, helpless and scared when he was locked in a police cell by a senior officer. He says Inspector Hurimoana Dennis threatened to arrest him. Video, Audio

Grandad Mallard, aka Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard, cradles fellow MPs' babies as he tells John Campbell he wants Parliament to lead by example and be a more supportive workplace for working… Video, Audio

Samoa Rugby is bankrupt and has called for support, but Pacific Rugby Welfare CEO Daniel Leo says it doesn't have to be that way. He tells John Campbell World Rugby needs to step up. Video, Audio