A top Wellington lawyer, Douglas Whyte QC, has been chosen to investigate the allegations surrounding Cabinet Minister John Tamihere and the Waipareira Trust.Michael Cullen (Acting Prime Minister); Rodney Hide (ACT Party Leader); Mike Tolich (former CFO, Waipareira Trust); Mark Sainsbury (One News - live).
Update on the trial of seven Pitcairn Island men accused of sexual abuse. Ewart Barnsley (One News - live).
A Northland farmer, Paul MacIntyre, is on trial in Kaikoura after shooting one of three fleeing thieves on his property two years ago. The trial raises questions of just what actions are permissible when defending either yourself and/or your property. Kim Thomas (Crown Prosecutor); Barry Hart (defence lawyer); Sam Hati (shooting victim).
Police in Red Beach, north of Auckland, are investigating an anonymous leaflet drop advising local residents of just where in the area a recently-released paedophile is living. Lesley Tait (Red Beach School Principal).
Prime Minister Helen Clark has arrived in India on an official visit. Helen Clark (NZ Prime Minister).
Up to 2000 junior doctors have announced they intend to go on strike for 6 days next month in support of their (recently-stalled) negotiations for better pay and working conditions.
A team of Massey University researchers have added to calls for graphic warnings on cigarette packets, something the Ministry of Health says it is currently considering. Ninya Maubach (researcher); Carrick Graham (British American Tobacco); voxpop (smokers/non-smokers).
The Commerce Commission has recommended that Telecom and Vodafone be forced to lower the amounts they charge each other for use of their respective mobile phone networks. If the Government acts to enforce the recommendation, it should result in lower char
The Real Estate Institute says the nationwide housing market does indeed appear to be cooling.