John Campbell
Historic Sutton Bridge removed but its future unclear
The historic Sutton Bridge near Middlemarch in Otago is being removed after it collapsed in the Taieri flood in July, but its future remains unclear. Video, Audio
Battle lines drawn over Waimea dam
Arguments for and against the proposed $82 million Waimea dam in Nelson are heating up - the local council says the cost to half of its ratepayers could be up to $160 a year. Audio
Health Ministry looks at establishing mesh devices register
A group representing people suffering complications from surgical mesh are relieved the Ministry of Health has finally agreed to take some action. Audio
Bill English re-elected as National leader unopposed
Bill English has been re-elected unopposed as the leader of the National Party, and he's promising to stay on until 2020 and fight to win the next election. Video, Audio
$1b regional development fund announced
After weeks of secret talks, the details of Labour's deals with New Zealand First and the Greens have finally been revealed. BSo just how far was Labour prepared to go to take power? Video, Audio
Requests to euthanise healthy animals gets worse at Xmas
Vets are being asked to euthanise healthy animals, especially as holidays approach. The Veterinary Council says it doesn't like the practice, but admits it happens. Audio
Tuvalu climate change refugees denied asylum
Two families sought to be New Zealand's first climate change refugees, but the Immigration and Protection Tribunal ruled they did not risk being persecuted under the Refugee Convention. Video, Audio
Remediating workplace bullying next to impossible
The director of Culture Safe New Zealand, Allan Halse, says he feels like he's banging his head against a brick wall when he represents clients who have been bullied at work. Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 24th October
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Fletcher Building workers strike over pay
Dozens of workers from Fletcher Building businesses walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations with the country's biggest construction company stalled. Video, Audio
Destiny Church founders move into new 'resort' home
Two of Destiny Church's charities have until next Friday to file financial returns or face being deregistered. Meanwhile, Brian and Hannah Tamaki have bought a new car and moved into a new luxury… Audio
Abuse hurled at Greymouth murder accused in court
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Hayley Williams in Greymouth on Sunday afternoon. Maja Burry was in court today. Video, Audio
A request from Northland - Don't scrap everything
There's relief in some circles at the change to a Labour/NZ First coalition, especially among those most deprived, but there's also caution not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Audio
Coalition deals revealed
The coalition deals between Labour and NZ First and Labour and the Greens have been unveiled. Details were released when the parties held signing ceremonies at Parliament today. Video, Audio
Jacinda Adern makes first speech as incoming Prime Minister
The Labour Leader and soon to be Prime Minister Jacinda Adern says she believes she has found coalition partners she can work with. Winston Peters has been offered the position of Deputy Prime… Video, Audio
Green Party still needs to officially sign up for coalition
Otago University's expert in electoral law Andrew Geddis on the incoming coalition government. Audio
Political reporters on standby
Political Editor Jane Patterson and numerous other political reporters prepare to hear from Prime Minister-in-waiting Jacinda Adern. Audio
Analysis of the campaign and coalition
Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards shares his opinions on Jacinda Adern's rise to power. Audio
Jacinda Adern will be the 40th New Zealand Prime Minister
Former Labour Party Cabinet Minister Clayton Cosgrove comments on the Labour Party's unlikely comeback. Audio
Labour Party, Green Party and NZ First will be government
Former Green co-leader Russel Norman and former Labour Party president Mike Williams give their thoughts on the new coalition. Audio
