John Campbell
Destructive 7.1 quake kills at least 149 in Mexico
The quake toppled buildings and left hundreds of office workers trapped after striking just hours after a nationwide earthquake drill to mark the anniversary of the 1985 Mexico quake which killed… Video, Audio
Complaints over Paula Bennett campaign text
The Electoral Commission is investigating a message sent to 40 Upper Harbour voters in which their mobile numbers were visible to all recipients. Video, Audio
Refining NZ CEO defends testing of ruptured pipeline
Refining New Zealand CEO Sjoerd Post says the last time the pipeline carrying fuel to Auckland was tested was in 2014. The pipe ruptured last week, affecting thousands of airline passengers. Audio
Checkpoint leader interview - Jacinda Ardern
VIDEO: Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern sits down with John Campbell for Checkpoint's final leader interview in the lead-up to the election. Video, Audio
Family told beach memorial has to go after complaints
The sister of Dunedin photographer Riley Baker says she consulted with all relevant authorities before unveiling the bench and plaque, but has now heard some local councillors want it gone. Video, Audio
Checkpoint leader interview: Winston Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters sits down with John Campbell for the second Checkpoint interview with political party leaders. Video, Audio
Men face shortened lives due to Southern DHB failures
At least six men may have had their lives shortened due to failures by the Southern District Health Board, which admits that number is likely to be higher. Southern District Health Board Chief Medical… Video, Audio
Southern DHB's life-shortening failure
Several men may have had their lives shortened by "unreasonable" delays in prostate cancer treatment at Dunedin Hospital - and many more will be in the same position, the Southern DHB says. Video, Audio
Restoration job labour of love
Whanganui woman spends more than $750,000 restoring a heritage building in a labour of love. Video, Audio
Govt accused of perverting democracy over Saudi sheep deal
The Government has argued its $11.5 million sheep farm deal with Hamood Al-Khalaf was to avoid an expensive lawsuit, but Ministry documents, show there was no such advice. Audio
SaveMart union members made redundant
First Union members at SaveMart have been given notice of redundancy this afternoon, union organiser Graham McKean says. Video, Audio
"It was horrible" - former SaveMart employee
A former SaveMart employee says staff were treated like criminals and told not to socialise outside of the workplace. Video, Audio
Maori artists keeping te reo alive through Waiata
Aotearoa's greatest Māori musical talent is converging on Hastings tonight to celebrate the 10th Waiata Maori Music Awards. Audio
Support floods in for grandmother living in caravan
A pensioner forced to live in a caravan to make ends meet has received job and accommodation offers after sharing her story with Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Beekeeper charged with stealing hundreds of thousands worth of hives
120 hives were recovered last week and 80 more were recovered early yesterday morning when a 46-year-old Bay of Plenty man was arrested in Northland. Audio
Springbok support still kicking in Auckland
Before this weekend's test match, Matt Chatterton investiages South Africa's support base in Auckland. Audio
Children encourage parents to enrol and vote
In poorer parts of Porirua and the Hutt Valley, children have been checking the electoral roll and convincing relatives that they should sign up to vote. Video, Audio
Concern ACC modelling focussed solely on moving people on
Lawyers and advocacy groups for injured people are worried ACC is using its computer model, which predicts how long a client will use its services, to get people off ACC. Audio
Arrests and seizures in Police fight against synthetic drugs
Three kilograms of raw product, with a street value of $1.5 million was seized, alongside a seperate investigation that resulted in three arrests for supply. Audio
Evening business for 15 September 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio