John Campbell
Murder-accused pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
Gabriel Yad-Elohim is accused of stomping on the head of Michael Mullholand and murdering him last year. His lawyer says he was hearing voices and had only just got out of Auckland City Hospital's… Audio
National calls for Pauline Kingi to step down from role
National says the head of the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment as deputy police commissioner must step down or be sacked for endorsing his skills more than 20 times on the networking website… Audio
Evening business for 31 July 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Andreas Heraf resigns as Football Ferns coach
Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf has stood down from his position following an investigation into an alleged toxic culture within the New Zealand women's football team. Audio
Cannabis referendum may be binding
A referendum on legalising the personal use of marijuana is part of the confidence and supply agreement between the Greens and Labour. The government is considering whether it should be binding. Video, Audio
Thousands flee as wildfires ravage California
The Carr Fire is now so large it is creating its own localised weather system with variable strong winds, making it difficult for experts to predict which way the blaze will spread. Video, Audio
Mt Ruapehu shuttle buses ‘not fit for purpose’
Questions are being raised about the suitability of the buses operating on Mt Ruapehu, after one crashed, killing a passenger, a handbrake failed on another and another one's seats were tied together… Audio
New group looks to help young people living with dementia
The World Health Organisation has recommended that specific services be developed for people diagnosed with dementia at a younger age, as they face unique challenges. Video, Audio
Work starts restoring fire ravaged Port Hills
Fires ripped through nearly 2000 hectares of trees and farmland in Christchurch's Port Hills last year, undoing years of hard toil put in by tree planting volunteers. An ambitious plan to replant them… Video, Audio
Courier drivers not the only ones struggling
Nelson apprentice builder Edward Brockway tells John Campbell he was on minimum wage when he started building as a contractor, and also had significant set-up costs. Video, Audio
Malcolm Rewa can't get a fair trial, lawyer argues
Malcolm Rewa's case was back at the High Court in Auckland today, where his lawyer argued extensive media coverage of his client and his case has contaminated the jury pool. Video, Audio
Auckland Transport won't reduce parking fines despite saving on costs
Auckland Transport will soon start trialling cars with license plate recognition cameras onboard to issue some parking tickets, meaning one warden will be able to do the work of many. Video, Audio
Calls for Tegel to be prosecuted after 'putrid, rotting' birds
Ministry for Primary Industries visited the Helensville farm on Friday and is reviewing footage of apparently dead and deformed chickens. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern back as PM on Thurs morning
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will formally take over the reins of power again at midnight on Wednesday when Winston Peters heads overseas. Audio
Man found guilty of murdering partner
Cory Jeffries has been found guilty for killing his partner Kim Richmond in July, 2016. Reporter Andrew McRae was in court and said Jeffries appeared nervous but didn't immediately react to the… Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 30 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Lawyer calls for review of beneficiary debts
Frances Joychild QC says, in the wake of the Ministry of Social Development accepting loans do not constitute income, MSD should review all established debts against beneficiaries. Audio
MSD accepts loans not income, will not appeal
Ministry of Social Development will not appeal the High Court judgement that earlier this month ruled bank loans and credit cards do not constitute income. Video, Audio
Courier driver case to be tested in court
First Union is taking legal action on behalf of courier drivers, many who say they are earning less than the minimum wage while on independent contracts. It will argue they are employees, not… Audio
Ruapehu bus passenger shocked by broken seats, handle
Photos taken inside a bus, understood to be operated by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, show seats tied up with wire and a handle which has fallen off the back of a passenger seat. Video, Audio