John Campbell
Syrian refugee overwhelmed by support for trashed garden
The Waiwhetu community in Lower Hutt rallied together, offering their time, plant cuttings, potting mix and money after vandals ruined Khaled Al Jouja's garden. Video, Audio
Research shows 1 in 3 children have undiagnosed eye problems
New research from the charity Essilor Vision Foundation has found 30 percent of the 3000 low decile school students it screened had a vision issue they weren't aware of. Audio
Less than half of Kaikoura business aid given out
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says just under $400,000 of the $1 million available has been given to 18 businesses in the Kaikoura area and three in the Hurunui District. Video, Audio
‘One constable can impact thousands’
Former Police officer Glen Green set up There's a Better Way Foundation which works with at risk youth. He says community policing could have helped Morrocco Tai, who died in a police pursuit. Audio
Police frustrated at frequency of car chases
Morocco Tai, 15, died on Otara's Bairds Rd this morning when the stolen car he was driving collided with a tree, less than a minute after police began a chase. Audio
Ranfurly Shield goes to church after Taranaki victory
Taranaki's Fijian contingent made sure the trophy paid due respect for what was indeed a miracle turnaround after their win over Canterbury. Video, Audio
Tiny home village setup to tackle housing crisis
A South Island woman wants to set up a village of tiny homes so families can own their home but share facilities like a laundry, a playground and vegetable garden. Video, Audio
Kids exposed to 'enormous amounts of junk food advertising'
A world-first study, using wearable cameras and GPS units, found children in NZ are exposed to around 27 advertisements for unhealthy food every day. Lead researcher Louise Signal talks to John… Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 9 Oct
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
NZ doctors under pressure like never before - ASMS head
Medical heads of departments working for Counties Manukau DHB say there is a chronic shortage of staff. They responded to a survey by ASMS saying they need 45 more senior specialists. Video, Audio
Coalition talks focus on foreign ownership
Political leaders are remaining quiet about the detail discussed in coalition talks, but Winston Peters says foreign ownership is playing a part in the negotiations. Video, Audio
Police tweet: 'We got it completely wrong'
Police have apologised after sending a tweet with a meme of comedian Steve Carell saying telling someone their family member has died in a crash is 'the worst'. Video, Audio
Teen killed in police pursuit involved in previous chase
The teen driver who crashed and died in a police pursuit this morning was a passenger in a stolen car that drove down the wrong side of a Auckland's southern motorway last month. Audio
Interest builds ahead of special vote count
Former Labour party president Mike Williams and Stuff political editor Tracy Watkins join John Campbell to discuss how special votes may change the make-up of Parliament. Video, Audio
Waikato DHB CEO resigned - now what?
Nigel Murray had been charged with leading a cost cutting exercise at the DHB - now who will take responsibility for that? Does anyone want to? John Campbell investigates. Audio
No ID needed to enrol - or vote - in New Zealand
People enrolling to vote in NZ elections do not need ID - they never have. John Campbell investigates how you protect the system from fraud while not putting potential voters off. Video, Audio
Silver Ferns open Constellation Cup campaign
The Silver Ferns open their Constellation Cup campaign against arch rivals Australia in Auckland tonight. Video, Audio
Changing habits will take longer than banning plastic bags
Single use plastic bags might be on their way out but 'binning the bag' may take a bit of getting used to for many New Zealanders. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
Calls for safety measures to protect bus drivers
A stabbing attack on a bus driver in Auckland last night has highlighted the need for better security, including cameras and driver cages, the bus drivers' union says. Jessie Chiang reports. Audio
Council budget management 'has to change now'
Deputy chair of Auckland Council's finance committee, Desley Simpson, says the council's $42m salary and wages blowout is unacceptable. She spoke with Zac Fleming. Audio
