John Campbell

The number of MPs who will sit on select committees has been reduced, but the Leader of the House, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says all political parties agreed to it in the last Parliament. Video, Audio

Barry Thompson, 81, says he'll find it difficult to trust another tenant after a woman turned his property into a rubbish dump. Video, Audio

Five students from Otago University are suspected to have taken their own lives in the past year, meanwhile the number of students needing mental health support has also surged at the university. Video, Audio

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

A significant weather system bringing heavy rain, winds and even November snow is due to hit the South Island from tomorrow moving north tomorrow night and into Wednesday. Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the paid parental leave extension will cost $325 million over the four year forecast period, which fits within Labour's fiscal plan. Video, Audio

KSAT 12 journalist Erica Hernandez was one of the first people at the scene of the Sutherland Springs massacre. She talks to John Campbell about what she discovered after rushing to the scene.  Video, Audio

Devin Kelly killed 26 people, including children and a pregnant woman, when he opened fire in the First Baptist Church in the tiny Texas town of Sutherland Springs. Video, Audio

Morrocco Tai was just 15 when he died last month after crashing a stolen car during a police pursuit. Why was he so reckless? John Campbell talks to his mum, Jo-Ann Stevens. Video, Audio

Residents and camping ground owners in Brighton and Warrington are scratching their heads as to how the proposal was voted down, against the recommendations of staff and the majority of the community.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today, where she confirmed the Goverment will fund its share of the Auckland transport plans Labour announced during the campaign. Video, Audio

Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson says the port's plan for a new building with a rooftop park, a hotel and 13m extension to Bledisloe Wharf reflects a new reality. Video, Audio

Amy Baker has taken the fur she brushes from the coats of her much loved cats to create striking embroidery portraits - including of Donald Trump and Gareth Morgan. Video, Audio

A sinkhole filled with fat and rats has prompted Tararua Council to educate its residents on how to get rid of grease. Video, Audio

The mother of a murdered Christchurch man today described the unforgivable heart break of seeing her battered, bruised and broken son, who was beaten to death before being burned. Reporter Maja Burry… Video, Audio

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

Marlborough District Council has started a sick leave bank allowing staff to pool their sick leave for other colleagues to use. Audio