Checkpoint for Tuesday 24 July 2018
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Cannabis cake poisoning caused by drug addiction, lawyer says
6:26 PM.A lawyer for the man who poisoned nine of his colleagues with a cannabis-spiked Christmas cake has blamed his client's actions on long-term use of the drug. Graham Jones was jailed for 22 months in… Read more Audio
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50% increase in secret reports at Christchurch Council
6:20 PM.Christchurch City Council is closing its doors to the public more often to discuss an increasing number of secret agenda items - sparking calls for more transparency. Read more Audio
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Dairy owners want tobacco price rises to stop
6:17 PM.Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says ongoing tobacco price hikes are leading to people being "murdered and assaulted" in New Zealand dairies. Hamish Cardwell spoke to some dairy owners in… Read more Audio
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Group seeks 'managed vehicle access' to Hunter Valley Station
6:10 PM.Walking Access Commission chief executive Eric Pyle talks to John Campbell about why his group wants an easement, granting unrestricted access to a part of Hunter Valley Station, leased by American… Read more Video, Audio
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Black Ferns Sevens return home after 29-0 win against France
5:55 PM.It was an emotional welcome home for the Black Ferns this morning who returned as the defending champions of the Rugby World Cup Sevens. Video, Audio
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Auckland mayor asking for more money for City Rail Link
5:52 PM.Phil Goff wants to expand the project, to cater for what he says is a rocketing increase in people using rail in the city, at an expected extra cost of about $200 million. Audio
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Man admits causing partner’s death, but denies murder
5:46 PM.A fitbit device has revealed the last recorded heartbeat of Kim Richmond, who was allegedly murdered by her partner Cory Jefferies. Reporter Andrew McRae was at the High Court in Hamilton. Video, Audio
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Countdown drops prices for some tampons, pads and liners
5:44 PM.Countdown has cut the price of 15 different sanitary items from its Homebrand and Select Range. Read more Audio
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Smiths City stops short of living wage accreditation
5:36 PM.The furniture and appliance retailer will pay its staff $20.55 from October but won't become an accredited living wage employer, meaning its contractors won't be paid a living wage, and it hasn't… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 July 2018
5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Matt Lauer: 'I think they see me as an easy mark'
5:08 PM.Former American television personality Matt Lauer speaks exclusively to John Campbell about his lease on the Hunter Valley Station, and why he is strongly against any easement being granted. Read more Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Tuesday 24 July, 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
