John Campbell
Environmentalists slam DOC’s plan to allow dogs in National Park
The Department of Conservation's proposal to allow dogs into Westland Tai Poutini National Park has triggered an uproar from environmentalists. Audio
On-sold, broken home forces owner to seek help on Facebook
It was meant to be her forever home, but the house Angela Smalley purchased last year could leave her in financial ruin. The Christchurch woman has taken to Facebook to seek an angel investor to help… Video, Audio
'This house should never have been rented'
A Dunedin woman who is fed up with living in a mouldy, cold and rotting rental property says she faced spending nights in the car with her son as there was nowhere else to go. Video, Audio
'Rot in prison' Murder victim's mum speaks out
Raewyn Richmond, whose daughter Kim was murdered by her partner, says they hoped he'd get a longer non-parole period, after he was sentenced to 11 years in Hamilton today. She told reporters her… Video, Audio
PM under pressure in wake of Clare Curran's resignation
Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to Rowan Quinn about Clare Curran's resignation, saying it came as a surprise after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said this morning she had no intention of firing… Video, Audio
Clare Curran resigns: "I can no longer endure the relentless pressure"
Clare Curran says she has made mistakes, but they have been amplified and she can no longer tolerate the pressure she's under. The Labour MP resigned from her role as Minister today, but will continue… Video, Audio
Local council infrastructures at risk from rising sea levels
Councils have been warned that billions of dollars worth of roads, pipes and other local infrastructure are at risk from rising sea levels. Local Government New Zealand says it's time to put… Audio
Mother launches petition calling for govt to fund epipens
Auckland mother Victoria Johnston has launched a petition calling on the government to fund Epipens, which she says many families can't afford. She spoke to Rowan Quinn. Video, Audio
$150 million for Tairawhiti-Gisborne
The largest chunk of the money will be spent on roading - $137 million - with most of the remainder to be spent on tourism. Audio
Inside a KiwiBuild house: Papakura to host open homes
Hundreds of would-be first home buyers will have their first chance to see just what a KiwiBuild home looks like when the McLennan development hosts its first open homes. Video, Audio
Evening business for Fri 7 Sept
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Nelson gearing up to host first ever All Blacks test
More than 21,000 fans will be on hand to watch the sell-out match against Argentina, with Trafalgar Park's capacity increased by an additional 14,872 temporary seats. Video, Audio
Prison guards acquitted of attack on prisoner
Corrections officers Desmond Fa'afoi, Wiremu Paikea and Viju Devassy have been acquitted of charges relating to an attack on a prisoner inside New Zealand's maximum security prison. Court reporter… Video, Audio
'May you rot in prison' - Murdered woman's mother
Raewyn Richmond, whose daughter Kim was murdered by her partner, says they hoped he'd get a longer non-parole period, after he was sentenced to 11 years in Hamilton today. She told reporters her… Video, Audio
Clare Curran resigns as Minister after series of errors
Embattled Labour MP Clare Curran has resigned as a minister, saying she's made mistakes but they were amplified and put "intolerable pressure" on her. Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
Climate change 'one of the most significant' threats - PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the regional security threat posed by climate change has come through strongly at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders retreat in Nauru. Video, Audio
PM welcomed in Nauru with song about baby Neve
Nauru President Baron Waqa has surprised Jacinda Ardern with a song that mentions her baby, Neve Te Aroha Gayford, with melodies that read a "little baby star has been born". Audio
Fast food serving sizes increase by 5% in four years
Some fast food outlets are hailing the inclusion of wraps and salads in their menus, but according to University of Auckland research, the overall trend is towards bigger portions of unhealthy foods. Audio
Man killed in shed explosion was reportedly working on cars
A man who was killed by an explosion inside a shed in a West Auckland property has been described as a real motor head who used the shed to work on cars. Video, Audio
Speed limits could drop on dozens of Auckland roads
Auckland Transport is looking at dropping the speed limits on dozens of Auckland roads in a bid to cut the number of traffic deaths and injuries in the region. Audio
