John Campbell
Chch convention centre to cost double what was announced
Greater Regeneration Christchurch Minister Nicky Wagner says the total cost of the Christchurch convention centre is about $475,000, despite the Government only citing $240m in the past. Video, Audio
Chch convention centre to cost $475m
The Government announced earlier this month that Christchurch's new convention centre will cost $240 million, but Checkpoint has learnt the true cost is double that. Video, Audio
Joyce urges caution as Govt opens books
National says another tax package could be on the cards after opening the books but not until 2020, while Labour rules out putting up the income tax rates. Video, Audio
DHBs forecasting budget blowouts
District health boards throughout the country are predicting massive deficits for the year ahead. The Ministry won't disclose the total amount, but Checkpoint understands it's much higher than the… Video, Audio
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads watching his team from the sidelines, back when he was too little to even do up his boots. Video, Audio
Campaign for Ohariu now a competition after Dunne exit
The race for the Ohariu seat now looks to be down to Labour's Greg O'Connor and first-term National list MP Brett Hudson Video, Audio
Prisoner on trial for rape of three cellmates
William Katipa denies raping three of his cellmates after beating or threatening them. Audio
Southern DHB cannot afford Dunedin hospital rebuild
A report on building a new Dunedin hospital has revealed the Southern District Health Board cannot afford to pay for it. Audio
Campaign day one - cheaper GP visits, free public transport
The National Party is offering $18 GP visits to community service card holders, the Greens free public transport for everyone under 19, and Labour commuter rail between Auckland and Tauranga. Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 21 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Tributes continue to flow from Sir Colin Meads' hometown
People have been visiting the statue of him, which was unveiled in the main street of Te Kuiti just two months ago, and local schools paid their respects Video, Audio
Gareth Morgan stands by 'lipstick on a pig' comment
The leader of the Opportunities Party says he was referring to the change in Labour's leadership and not specifically leader Jacinda Ardern. Video, Audio
'It's been on my mind for a while' - Dunne announces departure
Ohariu MP Peter Dunne has today announced he will leave Parliament at the election, having represented the electorate since 1984 Video, Audio
Peter Dunne to quit Parliament, citing lack of support
The leader of United Future has been an MP for 33 years but says he's been sensing a clear message that voters are looking for change. Video, Audio
'They can make excuses...but everything they stands for is hate'
The terror in Europe, fuelled by Islamic extremist groups, is relatively recent. In America, the roots of race-hate can be traced back to the Civil War, and well before. John Campbell reports. Video, Audio
Police fear for men missing in cenrtral NI forest
Taupo Police Senior Sergeant Tony Jeurrison is leading the search for two men missing in the Kaimanawa forest. Audio
'Out of sight, out of mind': MSD moving homeless to Kaeo
Homeless families are being sent by MSD to one-room units in Kaeo, a town which is already facing severe economic deprivation and housing problems. Audio
Postal workers say NZ Post didn't try to keep its fast post ser
Fastpost will be scrapped from the start of next year after NZ Post revealed the service had dropped by nearly a quarter during the past year. Video, Audio
Health Minister dismisses surgeons' call for task-force
Orthopaedic surgeons say access to non-urgent hip and knee replacement surgery will become even tougher unless immediate action is taken. Audio
National prepares to select Todd Barclay's successor
The National Party chooses its successor to the disgraced MP Todd Barclay tonight. Our Otago-Southland reporter Ian Telfer joins Checkpoint live from Winton. Video, Audio
