The government comes under intense questioning again in parliament over allegations made against the chairman of the fire service commission.
This follows claims on tuesday under privilege the Alliance, Labour and United alleged that an insurance company Roger Estall was involved in advised big companies on how to avoid paying fire service levies.
pkge ex Clare Sziranyi.. Internal Affairs Minister Jack Elder is I/V'd LIVE as is Political Editor Al Morrison LIVE.
The United States President, Bill Clinton sends a strong message to India to stop nuclear testing or feel the brunt of sanctions. .. audio of Bill Clinton. also audio of Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand, Shehkholen Kipgen. Judy Lessing is I/V'd LIVE on developments at the UN as is regional security specialist Dr Muthaya Alagappa of the East West Centre in Hawaii LIVE.
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For the second day accused serial rapist and murderer Malcolom Rewa takes the stand at the High Court in Auckland. Rewa's charged with sex attacks on 20 women as well as the killing of Susan Burdett in her South Auckland home in 1992. - the trial is now in it's tenth week.
Reporter Eileen Cameron is I/V'd LIVE.
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In Indonesia more than 1,000 students rally at one of Jakarta's Universities chanting slogans against President Suharto. They are gathered to mourn six colleagues killed by security forces during an anti-government demonstration yesterday. Djakarta Reporter Patrick Walker is i/v'd LIVE.
Navy divers searching for missing Blenheim friends, Ben Smart and Olivia Hope are having to delve into deeper waters than originally thought.
A recompression chamber is being brought in to assist the divers in their search of the Marlborough Sounds. Reporter Helen Shea is I/V'd LIVE.
A man accused of enslaving a woman in a South Auckland house again gives evidence at his trial in the high court in Auckland.
The man is charged with 19 offences, including slavery and intentionally mutilating a woman. The charges relate to a period of nearly four years. Reporter Lisa Owen is I/V'd LIVE.
The trial of a former Barnadoes caregiver accused of killing a toddler in her care nears an end in Christchurch. 29-year-old Elizabeth Mary Healy is on trial in Christchurch on charges surrounding the death of 17-month-old who died from head injuries after an overnight stay at her home in January last year. ChCh reporter Jo Palmer is I/V'd LIVE.
Back to the lead story and the question of alleged avoidance of fire levies now. The government was assailed in parliament this afternoon over allegations made against the chairman of the fire service commission.
Reporter Eric Frykberg who has been talking to insurance people all day, is I/V'd LIVE.
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Mortuaries which need upgrading are being urged to stop all high risk autopsies immediately.
The call comes from the Medical Laboratory Workers Union which says mortuary staff are still being exposed to diseases such as TB and HIV.
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