John Campbell
Evening business for Thurs 23 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Air NZ lifts profit by $390m
Air New Zealand has lifted its annual profit despite facing the headwinds of rising fuel costs and engine problems. Investors saw their dividend rise, while all staff will be given a $18000 bonus… Video, Audio
Govt gives Auckland DHB $305m for urgent infrastructure work
The Government today put its money where its mouth is, as it promised to begin dealing with a major backlog of deferred maintenance at hospitals nationwide, starting with $305m for urgent work on… Video, Audio
NZ's largest feedlot: 'We take great care of our animals'
ANZCO CEO Peter Conley defends the company's feedlot - the largest in New Zealand, after public backlash following the release of drone footage of the Ashburton feedlot. He tells John Campbell the… Video, Audio
Hazardous power pole near Dunedin school waiting to be removed
A power pole in Green Island, Dunedin, was identified as being a hazard in June, but still hasn't been removed. Former Delta Energy manager Richard Healy says it's one of a number of power poles in… Video, Audio
Suspected former Nazi guard deported from US
US authorities have deported a 95-year-old New York City man believed to be a former guard at a Nazi labor camp to Germany. Video, Audio
Justice conference gives cautious hope to victims
Justice Minister Andrew Little has promised every idea has been noted but, with hundreds of people from all different parts of the system in one place, it hasn't been smooth sailing. Audio
School rugby coach accused of sexual abuse spanning 30 years
The Crown says Alosio Taimo, a junior rugby coach and teacher aide, used his position of trust in the community to sexually abuse 18 boys over nearly 30 years. Audio
Freightways defends independent contract model
In an extensive interview, Freightways CEO Mark Troughear talks to John Campbell about the company's independent contractor model and why it wants to protect it. Video, Audio
Govt planning ‘rigorous analysis’ of use of contractor model
John Campbell interviews Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway shortly after the minister met with Freightways to discuss its use of contract courier drivers. Video, Audio
Evening business for 22 August 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Silberhorn deer velvet trial wraps up in Dunedin
The eight days trial at the Dunedin District Court was to determine intention on the part of Silberhorn Limited when, between 2011 and 2015, it sold 22 batches of deer velvet pills that contained less… Audio
Government to cap wheel clamping fines
The Government plans to cap wheel clamping fines to $100 after years of outcry over the outrageous fines - some as high as $700 - that come with them. Video, Audio
Jon Sopel: Guilty verdict, plea could open can of worms for Trump
A guilty verdict in US President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort's case and a guilty plea from his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen could be his undoing or he could walk… Video, Audio
Resident ‘absolutely petrified’ as tornado whips through New Plymouth
As New Plymouth residents clean up after yesterday's tornado, Odette Bastin is counting herself particularly lucky. She says she had never been so terrified as the tornado whirled through her… Audio
Govt stumps up $12 million for uninsured Christchurch homeowners
The government is stumping up $12 million to pay out uninsured Christchurch red zone homeowners, more than seven years after the quakes. The 103 property owners will receive the 2007 2008 rateable… Audio
Māori must lead the change in the criminal justice system - minister
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis addressed the Criminal Justice Summit this afternoon and said that he believes Maori must lead the change in the criminal justice system. RNZ political reporter Gia… Audio
North Island towns fight ‘destruction by legislation’
Central North Island towns are mounting a challenge against tougher earthquake strengthening laws, which they say threaten their historic main streets with "destruction by legislation". Rangitikei is… Video, Audio
'It's a wait and see situation' - Winston Peters
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters departed for Australia today to meet with his counterpart, Liberals deputy leader Julie Bishop. RNZ political reporter Jo Moir caught up with Mr… Audio
What's next for Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull?
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has survived a leadership challenge - for now. Mr Turnbull defeated Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton in the vote for the leadership of the Liberal Party… Video, Audio
