Checkpoint

A leading golfer says sports betting is becoming a problem among golf fans and is contributing to the personal abuse hurled at players. Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick's comments come as spectators at this week's 154th Open Championship in England, where three New Zealanders are playing, are being asked to abide by a new code of conduct. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Is New Zealand fashion out of fashion? Auckland is about to get dressed for the 25th anniversary of NZ Fashion Week, which kicks off this weekend. But it has been a grueling few years for local labels. Director of PR for Fashion Week, Murray Bevan spoke to Lisa Owen.

A seabird found on Petone Beach has tested positive for the potentially deadly strain of H-5 bird flu. Chief executive of the Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand, Fiona MacMillan spoke to Lisa Owen.

A former senior detective accused of perverting the course of justice says it's up to the Crown - not police - to decide what evidence is presented to a jury. Alan Hall spent 17 years in jail after being found guilty of murdering Arthur Easton in 1985. His convinction was quashed in 2022 after the Supreme Court found a miscarriage of justice had occured. Two former police officers are on trial for allegedly witholding key evidence. Matthew Theunissen reports.

Bird Flu has arrived on our shores, the first case has been identified after a seabird found on Petone Beach tested positive for the deadly H-5 strain. The Minister for Biosecurity, Andrew Hoggard said the situation is being monitored closely, but so far there is no evidence of illness beyond the one seabird. Professor in Wildlife Health at Massey University, Brett Gartrell spoke to Lisa Owen.

A survivor of torture at the notorious Lake Alice child and adolescent unit was forced to live in his house bus in a public car park after his accommodation supplement was wrongly cancelled. This meant Paul Zentveld, who has a King's Service Medal for services to survivors of abuse in care, couldn't pay his rent. There are concerns others who've received Lake Alice compensation payments could be in the same situation. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Wellington's main stop smoking service is quitting because it says it won't promote vaping as an alternative to keep its government funding. Takiri Mai Te Ata Trust says after more than 30 years helping people become smoke free, it's impossible to keep delivering services in a way that aligns with its tikanga, values and responsibilities to its community. Health NZ and the trust have now parted ways. Regional manager for the trust's stop smoking service, Catherine Manning spoke to Lisa Owen.

A coroner's inquest has heard that LynnMall attacker Ahamed Samsudeen became fixated with his lawyer and ended up stalking her in the lead up to his stabbing spree at a West Auckland supermarket. Samsudeen was shot dead by police after his attack at a Woolworths in 2021. Part of the inquiry is looking at whether Samsudeen's attitude towards women could have raised red flags about his risk to others. Finn Blackwell reports.

England and Argentina are set to renew one of football's most famous rivalries tomorrow in the World Cup semifinal. Sports reporter Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen ahead of the big match.

A top ploughman is all at sea, with his tractor and the gear he needs for the world champs, a little off course. Southlander Mark Dillon, a top competitor in his field, is off to the world ploughing championship in Croatia in September. His gear is being shipped and was supposed to arrive ahead of the competition - but there's been delays and now it's a race to get it there in time. Mark Dillon spoke to Lisa Owen.