John Campbell
Political commentators talk coalitions under MMP
Political commentator Matthew Hooton, former United Future leader Peter Dunne and former Alliance leader Sandra Lee discuss the coalition talks. Video, Audio
Final Waitangi Tribunal hearings for Northland claim underway
The claim by Te Paparahi O Te Raki cover a range of issues from tino rangatiratanga, to te reo Maori, to socio-economic issues. Audio
Evening Business for 19 October 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Greens leader James Shaw: latest on coalition talks
Green Party leader James Shaw tells John Campbell his party is on stand-by to ratify any decision via teleconference with its delegates. Video, Audio
Latest from Parliament as NZ waits for decision
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint live from Parliament. Video, Audio
NZ waits for decision on next government
The nation continues to wait for New Zealand First's decision on who will form the next government. Winston Peters said earlier today it was a "seriously difficult" decision to make. Video, Audio
'Shit Towns of New Zealand' Facebook page creator gets death threats
The administrator of a Facebook page called 'Shit Towns of New Zealand' has received death threats for his posts, but many others are laughing. It comes down to your sense of humour. Video, Audio
Life imprisonment for man who murderered neighbour after years-
Stephen Findlay, 60, has been sentenced to life in prison after last week pleading guilty to killing Sharon Comerford in Dunedin last year. Video, Audio
Strangers pay tribute to 'assassinated' journalist at vigil
The killing of the Maltese journalist, Daphne Carauana Galizia, has shocked complete strangers, her friend Luke Frendo told John Campbell. Video, Audio
Bill English police interview released
Police have released an audio version of the statement then-Prime Minister Bill English gave during the original investigation into former National MP, Todd Barclay. Video, Audio
Unlikely a government will be formed this week
The New Zealand First board is yet to reach a consensus. It has retired for the evening, but leader Winston Peters says they will reach a decision "as fast as we can". Video, Audio
John Campbell joins police on NZ’s worst road
John Campbell joins police on the beat after a disastrous weekly road toll. They describe how they remember every crash, and every time they tell someone a loved one isn’t coming home. Video, Audio
'It's impossible to remove all the risk' - Defence Minister
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell joins Checkpoint live to respond to the death of soldier Wayne Taylor. He says while the force does all it can to remove risks from training exercises, it can't… Video, Audio
Club worried about restricted access to Tongariro Crossing
The Department of Conservation is to cut access to the car park at one end of the Tongariro Crossing in a bid to stop congestion on the Great Walk. Audio
Trump threatens to revoke licence of NBC news
US President Donald Trump says it's "disgusting" that reporters can publish whatever they want, after NBC reported he demanded a tenfold increase in the United States' nuclear arsenal. Audio
Police defend only having 18 fixed speed cameras
Police and the Automobile Association are downplaying the low number, but road safety charity Brake and the Police Association say speed cameras reduce drivers' speeds and save lives. Audio
Tiny homes mooted for small town's housing woes
Students are struggling to find affordable accommodation in Taumarunui, which has two tertiary providers. Could tiny homes be the solution? Video, Audio
Blind community face barriers despite technology advancements
The blind community will soon have emails and e-books at their fingertips as innovators figure out ways to slash the cost of braille technology. Audio
Life in prison for grandmother who murdered toddler
Kathleen Cooper took on the care of her four grandchildren because she didn't want them split up. She was sentenced today to life behind bars for murdering one of them. Edward Gay reports. Audio
Otago Uni putting 26 CCTV cameras on public student streets
The university says the controversial project, which is a first for New Zealand, is needed to combat rising crime, but some students say it's "creepy". Video, Audio