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A cost cutting drive that will ground the country's second busiest rescue helicopter is creating anger in the lower North Island. Mike Hall (Pilot); David Mahoney (Square Trust Chief Executive); Steve Maharey (Labour, Palmerston North).
A fishing boat skipper imprisoned for killing a crewman has been released on parole vowing to prove his innocence. Rex Haig (Convicted Murderer); Nigel Hampton QC (Lawyer); Carl Johnstone (Nigel Johnstone's Father).
The murder case against David Bain, one of the country's most notorious murder cases, may be returning to the Privy Council. Joe Karam (David Bain Campaigner).
One person was killed and two others seriously injured when a light plane crashed into the shore at Mangonui. Justin Muller (Witness); Shaun Palmer (Mangonui Police).
A different kind of tactic is being used by police after unsuccessfully trying to capture a fugitive who has been on the run since August. Detective Inspector Mark Franklin (District Crime Manager); John Buttle (Criminologist).
About thirty dollars is about to be added onto the cost of flying out of the country from provincial airports. The extra cost is to pay for added security features, the cost is being split between airports and the Government. Michael Cullen (Finance Minister).
A West Coast Mayor is concerned the name of his region is colouring peoples attitudes about the place. Tony Kokshoorn (Greymouth Mayor); Paul Berry (Greymouth Councillor).
A thirty year old Auckland man is due to appear in court tomorrow in connection with the axe attack on Helen Clark's Mt Albert Electorate Office.
There are some calls from some Northland Maori for the Government to shut down a self styled court with no legal powers. Hohepa Mapira (Chief Native Assessor); Violet Sade (Waiariki Trust Administrator); Liz Sinclair (Deputy Secretary Justice Ministry).
Complaints about a controversial portrait of US President George W. Bush have led to a New York Art Exhibition being shut down.
Residents of the country's most well known leaky homes complex must wait for yet more tests before confirmation a third of their homes will be demolished. Paul Grimshaw (Lawyer).
Auckland researchers are launching a huge study that will hopefully develop a test that will predict the three major complications that cause problems in late pregnancy. Pamela Hudson (Pre-Eclampsia Patient); Associate Professor Robyn North (Auckland University); Associate Professor Lesley McCowan (Auckland University).
The Cook Islands has a new Prime Minister after months of political uncertainty.
Since the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York three years ago, the United States has stepped up immigration control at every point of entry. But illegal immigration from Mexico is rising at an unprecedented rate. Matt Frei (BBC Correspondent, Mexico-Arizona Border).
The future of New Zealand cyclist Hayden Roulston hangs in the balance today as he was found guilty of assault. This may effect his ability to take up a position with a team in America. Greg Henderson (New Zealand Track Teammate); Keith Hughes (United States Consulate); Wayne Hudson (Cycling New Zealand President).
The Auckland City Council has invited all of the concerned parties in the Western Springs Speedway dispute to a special Hui on Friday hoping to find a solution. James Earl (Speedway Driver); Tuipola Evan Charlton (Western Springs).