Checkpoint for Monday 4 September 2023

5:52 PM.It's a month since wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in the deadliest natural distaster in Hawaii's history. The fires spread rapidly because of very dry… Read more Video, Audio

5:48 PM.You might know someone who's a diligent recycler, and makes sure their soft plastics are bagged up and dropped at their designated supermarket bin. But for many, plastic waste like chip packets, bread… Read more Video, Audio

5:41 PM.Carson Harvey was an active teenager, cramming in as many sports around his school schedule as he could. But his world changed two months ago when he suffered a brain bleed that requires major surgery… Read more Audio

5:26 PM.Immigration New Zealand is looking into nearly 200 employers as it runs a ruler over its problem-plagued Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Hundreds of workers have paid tens of thousands of… Read more Video, Audio

5:22 PM.New Zealand driver Scott Dixon's hopes of a seventh Indycars championship title were dashed today. Dixon has finished second in the standings after the title was wrapped up with one round still to… Read more Video, Audio

5:13 PM.National is crying foul over a new union attack ad which labels its leader Christopher Luxon risky and out of touch. The party says the personal attack marks a new low in this year's election… Read more Audio

5:07 PM.Sky City might have to down the gambling chips after being referred to the regulator over a possible host responsibility breach. The casino operator could have its licence suspended for up to 10 days… Read more Video, Audio