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The Government is demanding answers after it was revealed that Air New Zealand had flown Australian troops into Iraq despite New Zealand's opposition to the War in Iraq. Bill English (National Party Deputy Leader); Phil Goff (Defence Minister); Winston Peters (Foreign Affairs Minister); Keith Locke (Green Party MP).
Over 170 people have been killed by four truck bombs in Iraq.
Mattel is recalling thousands of toys produced in China due to being made with dangerous products. Robert Eckert (Mattel CEO); Sue Chetwin (New Zealand Consumers Institute).
There are growing calls for Country of Origin labelling on foods. Glen Neal (New Zealand Food Safety Authority).
Currency traders are calling a fall in the value of the New Zealand dollar a currency meltdown.
More evidence has been heard at a depositions hearing against the father of the deceased Kahui twins. Dr Jane Zuccollo (Paediatric Pathologist).
The Kiingitanga movement is marking the first year anniversary of the death of the Māori Queen. Plus the Maori King is preparing to begin his time as head of the Kiingitanga movement. Scott Campbell (3 News); Tukoroirangi Morgan (Tainui); Toko Renata (Tainui Kaumātua); Helen Clark (Prime Minister).
The issue of youth pay rates is before Parliament today as they debate Sue Bradford's bill to adjust the way yout rates are applied. Kurt Johansson (Foodtown Worker); Darren Brash (Foodtown Manager); Aston Moss (Progressive Enterprises); Laila Harre (National Distribution Union); Alasdair Thompson (Employers and Manufacturers Association); Sia Aston (3 News); Sue Bradford (Green Party MP); Kate Wilkinson (National Party MP); Ruth Dyson (Labour Party MP).
After yesterday denying knowledge of a deal to make New Zealand First MP Brian Donnelley the High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Donnelley and New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters have now changed their tune. Winston Peters (New Zealand First Leader); Brian Donnelley (New Zealand First MP, Speaking Yesterday); Murray McCully (National Party MP).
Human Rights groups are disgusted by a decision to handcuff an Iranian refugee who has been on a hunger strike for the last month. Keith Locke (Green Party MP); Homeira Madani (Hope & Peace Foundation.