John Campbell
Lorde fan sits on concrete for 14 hours to get front row
Nobody was more excited to see Lorde than 17-year-old Isaac Rijlaarsdam, who camped out at 5am with his friend Beth to get centre front row in Dunedin. Audio
Dentists urge parents to steer kids away from sugary drinks
Health experts are worried about a rise in the number of children with serious dental problems, with many requiring hospitalisation and even removal of their teeth. Audio
Schools shut, power out in parts of South Island after overnigh
Much of the South Island had a chilly start to the day as an overnight storm blanketed alpine areas in snow and buffeted much of the country with wind and rain. Video, Audio
'End of the road' for Teina Pora's fight for justice
Teina Pora's support team since 2009 has included lawyers Jonathan Krebs and Ingrid Squires and former policeman, turned private investigator, Tim McKinnel. Video, Audio
SPCA donations increase six-fold after First Cat Paddles' death
The Prime Minister's cat Paddles became a social media star world-wide, but died last night after being hit by a car. The First couple suggested anyone upset by her death to donate to the SPCA. Turns… Video, Audio
Texas massacre spurs new legislation to track criminals
New legislation will be introduced in the United States to ensure all criminal records are entered into a national database following Sunday's massacre at a Texan church. Video, Audio
Snowvember - Farmer says in 40 years he's never seen snow this late
A weather bomb brought strong winds, heavy rain and snow to the lower South Island today, causing flooding and closing roads and schools in Southland and Otago. Video, Audio
Refugees neglected in Dunedin, advocate says
A Dunedin refugee advocate has set up her own support centre for the city's Syrian families because she says not enough is being done to help them. Video, Audio
Kiwis being ripped off on petrol, analysts say
The high reflects global oil prices increasing, and a weaker kiwi dollar, but petrol price analysts say New Zealanders are still being ripped off.
*This story incorrectly stated the Commerce… Video, Audio
Govt to investigate better protection for workers
The government will consider if more can be done to protect workers from companies that go into liquidation, such as ensuring they will be paid for the work they have done. John Campbell reports. Video, Audio
Nosh boss refuses to answer questions over unpaid staff
Nosh Markets Director Jonathan Denize promised to sell his home to pay staff wages, but now he's refusing to answer questions from media. Zac Fleming talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Nosh staff owed thousands are unlikely to be paid at all
Former Nosh staff are owed thousands after the company went into liquidation. Some of the workers told John Campbell they had to borrow money for food and rent. Video, Audio
After formalities, Parliament squabbles begins
The National opposition used the resuming of Parliament to criticise policies and accuse the Government of being too reliant on good intentions. Video, Audio
Pomp & ceremony as 52nd Parliament officially opens
Keeping with tradition, the Governor-General came to Parliament this morning to tell MPs about the new Government's priorities over the next three years, in what's known as the speech from the throne.
…Teina Pora: 'Thank the Andrew guy that's fixing it all'
A long-time supporter of Teina Pora says the total compensation package of $3.5 million dollars is more than Mr Pora will ever need. Video, Audio
Winners and losers of the Melbourne Cup
British horse Rekindling has won the 2017 Melbourne Cup - the first Cup victory for Australian jockey Corey Brown. Anthony Niterl from the TAB joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Refugees say PNG court decision was expected
Refugees detained on Manus Island say they are accustomed to being deprived of justice and today's court decision came as no surprise. Audio
New mums cheer paid parental leave extension
A group of first-time mothers in Kapiti, near Wellington, wish paid parental leave was extended earlier so they could spend more time with their babies before returning to work. Audio
Lawyers make closing arguments in Tarapata double murder trial
A man on trial for murdering two men in 2014 says he was doing God's work, but the Crown argues he killed them in an angry rage. Audio
British horse Rekindling wins Melbourne Cup
Horse racing personality Des Coppins talks to John Campbell from the Melbourne Cup, where Rekindling broke the mould, winning the race. Audio
