John Campbell
Maniototo farmers challenge Ardern to visit them on water tax
Central Otago farmers are calling on the Labour Party Leader to visit their properties in order to debate Labour's water tax plan over a cup of tea. Video, Audio
Thousands attend Maori Language Week Parade
Featuring more than 20 floats, the parade returned to the capital for the second year running to mark the week and to promote Te Reo Maori. Video, Audio
Rail returns between Picton and Christchurch
The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake. Video, Audio
Cause of Christchurch fire that injured 10 likely accidental
The home on upmarket Clifton Hill was an AirB&B and was being rented out by a group of Malaysian tourists when it was gutted in a fire. Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 11 Sept
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Casino and school fraudster sent to jail
Tessa Grant, 41, stole and defrauded her employers to feed an equestrian, was today sentenced to seven years and eight months in jail. Video, Audio
Cold reception for National at suicide meeting
Three mothers who've lost children to suicide wrote a letter in August inviting all political parties to a forum in Wellington - only National and ACT don't support their wish-list. Video, Audio
HomeStart grant not available for 'affordable' homes
At Hobsonville Point, if you miss out on the ballot - which is part of the Government's access scheme coordinated by Housing New Zealand - you won't qualify for a HomeStart Grant. Video, Audio
Winston Peters wants to know Labour's tax plans before forming
The New Zealand First leader says Labour should be able to tell him and the public about its tax plans before the election. Video, Audio
Havana flooded as Irma batters Cuba
Parts of Cuba's capital Havana have been turned into canals due to storm surge flooding, and widespread damage has been reported in coastal communities and tourist resorts. Video, Audio
Evening Business for 8 September 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Decision on Christchurch Cathedral imminent
The Anglican Synod is underway in Christchurch, with a decision about the future of the city's quake-stricken Cathedral expected as soon as tomorrow. Audio
One hungry child is too many - Bill English
The National Party leader was asked to respond to Checkpoint's story that revealed 15 out of a class of 26 children at Kingsford Primary had turned up to school with nothing for lunch. Video, Audio
Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 8 September 2017
Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 8 September 2017. Video
Coming up
Latest, bizarre Guiness World Records announced
The Guiness World Records 2018 book has been released today and the 63rd edition is packed with record-breaking bizarre accomplishments from animals and individuals from around the globe. Video, Audio
Shaw, Fox and Seymour debate policies - over cake
To mark the 21st birthday of MMP, Greens' James Shaw, Maori Party's Marama Fox and Act's David Seymour join John Campbell in the Checkpoint studio. Video, Audio
Wooden spoons, razor blades and household sieves used in surgeries
Staff at Waikato Hospital are using household sieves in urology surgeries, wooden spoons in cardiac procedures and shaving blades for skin grafts and plastic surgery. Video, Audio
Evening Business for 6 September 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Quick fire questions with minor party leaders
The Green Party's James Shaw, the Maori Party's Marama Fox and ACT's David Seymour answer some quick fire questions from John Campbell. Video, Audio
Hurricane Irma would be category 6 if there was one
"If there was a hypothetical category six, this would be right up there." CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri joins Checkpoint live from Atlanta to discuss Hurricane Irma. Audio
