John Campbell
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
‘There is no closure with EQC’ - minister
It's almost eight years to the day since the first Christchurch earthquake, and as anyone who lives in Christchurch knows, some insurance claims are still in dispute. Dodgy repairs are still being… Audio
'I struggle to see how they are legal' - Environment Minister responds to feedlot farms
The Environment Minister, David Parker, says he "struggles to see" how some intensive, American-style feedlot farms can legally be allowed to operate in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Special education staff strike on Northland streets
Hundreds of special education staff took to the streets today to publicise their case for better pay and more staff. The strike action involved 900 specialist workers around the country including… Audio
Evening business for 21 August 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
‘Incredibly moving’ ceremony welcomes home soldiers' remains
In a moving ceremony at Auckland Airport this morning, 27 New Zealand soldiers and one child finally came home after lying for decades in cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore. The servicemen died on… Audio
Maori King says he's sad people are undermining his office
The Māori King has finally responded to explosive claims criticising his leadership and his office. At his annual Koroneihana event in Ngaruawahia, King Tūheitia said he's saddened that a few people… Audio
