Report on the upcoming US Presidential Election.Jane Young (3 News - live from Washington); George W. Bush (US President); John Kerry (Democratic Presidential Candidate); voxpop (US voters).
PM Helen Clark has revealed she spoke to John Tamihere several months ago about rumours over his 'tax affairs'. She insists she did not know about allegations of unpaid tax on his golden handshake. Helen Clark (Prime Minister).
Former ACT MP Donna Awatere-Huata and her husband Wi are to be charged with fraud and perverting the course of justice.
The Police have again come under fire for the efficacy of their 111 emergency phoneline. It follows allegations of mishandling of a call regarding a home invasion at a Te Puke farm. Peter Bentley (victim); Maggie Bentley (victim); Keith Wratt (Neighbourhood Watch).
The LTSA has revealed the October road toll figure is the lowest on record.
Three police officers are facing assault charges in the Manukau District Court.
A West Coast man, John Menzies, is seeking compensation from the Police, claiming he was wrongfully arrested and assaulted by four police officers. John Menzies (plaintiff).
Recreational fishermen and tourism operators are angry about a new Dept of Conservation 'ballot system' for trout anglers on the popular Greenstone River in Otago. Phillip Jenkins (tourism operator); Morgan Trotter (Fish and Game NZ); Harvey Maguire (fishing guide).
The Government has formalised seabed and foreshore talks with two East Coast tribes. Dayle Takitimu (Te Whanau a Apanui); Helen Clark (Prime Minister).
Euthanasia campaigner Leslie Martin is appealing her conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. This is despite the fact she is only a few weeks from completing her 15 month prison term. Warren Fulljames (Martin's husband).
A Defence Force expedition left Whenuapai Airbase today to bring back from France the remains of the 'Unknown Warrior' to be re-interred at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington. Air Marshal Bruce Ferguson (NZ Defence Force Chief).
Both the Anglican and Catholic Bishops of New Zealand have called on the Government to release detained refugee Ahmed Zaoui, arguing no evidence has been produced that justifies his continued detention.
Report on three UN workers being held hostage in Afghanistan. voxpop (hostages).
Report on a new NZ website, DigiRama, offering legal music downloads. Shaun Davis (DigiRama); Rodney Fisher (Goodshirt lead singer).
The NZ Government has promised an extra $2 million in aid to help assure the future of Niue, devastated by a cyclone in January. Young Vivian (Niue Premier); voxpop (citizens of Niue); Helen Clark (Prime Minister).