John Campbell

Carol Creighton lost her eternity ring while gardening in Balclutha 11 years ago. It turned up yesterday on a carrot in her garden. Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

A former staff member at the Maori women's refuge says she had no idea there was abuse happening in the house where Moko Rangitoheriri was living. The toddler was killed in 2015. Video, Audio

The leaders of both major parties will face off tonight in their first ever debate outside Parliament. Video, Audio

The government's funding will help the city mission build a new facility with 80 studio and one bedroom units. The Housing First scheme will also be expanded. Video, Audio

Hundreds of Christchurch residents with quake damaged homes could be caught out after IAG revealed it is going to apply a statute of limitations defence against future claims, starting from tomorrow.

Two men have been charged in relation to the 1987 murder of Chris Bush at Maramarua. Senior sergeant at the time, Tony Bouchier, says police did not have the tools then that they have now. Video, Audio

Fonterra says the men, weighing around 180kg, may be at more of a risk in an accident. Fonterra's General Manager for Transport Logistics is Barry McColl joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio

Two Fonterra truck drivers, who have collectively worked for the company for 20 years, have been stood down until they lose weight after Fonterra cited health and safety issues. Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

US President Donald Trump has visited Texas to survey the damage from Tropical Storm Harvey, which has brought catastrophic flooding to Texas, killing at least 11 people and paralysing Houston. Video, Audio

District health boards are feeling increasingly under pressure to meet the government's financial targets without compromising patient care. Video, Audio

The Green Party's plans to create New Zealand's largest ever marine sanctuary off the Taranaki coast could put an end to a seabed mining proposal before it even gets going. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio

Residents who live near a large boarding hostel in central Nelson are worried they can't find out more about former prisoners who are living there. Video, Audio

National says it will extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks if it wins the election because it can now afford it, but Labour MP Sue Moroney says National's move is too little, too late. Video, Audio

Students say a $50 a week boost for student allowances could be the difference between living in a cold and damp flat, or a warm and dry one. Video, Audio

The New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones is delighted that he's been ranked number eight on the party list, saying he was always utterly confident his quality would shine through. Video, Audio

Winston Peters has accused National Party ministers of underhanded behaviour, but Bill English says his ministers were not responsible for leaking information about his superannuation overpayment. Video, Audio

The High Court has ruled Teina Pora's compensation for wrongful imprisonment should have been adjusted to reflect inflation. Lawyer Jonathan Krebs and investigator Tim McKinnel join Checkpoint live. Video, Audio