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The New Zealand Government is to broker talks between Fiji's Prime Minister and Military Commander in the hopes of preventing a coup. Scott Campbell (3 News); Winston Peters (Foreign Minister); Helen Clark (Prime Minister); Laisenia Qarase (Fijian Prime Minister); Stephen Parker (Political Editor).
National Party Leader John Key has made his first speech in which he laid out his values. John Key (National Leader); Don Brash (Former National Leader).
Maori Party MP Hone Harawira has written a savage letter to former National Leader Don Brash celebrating his stepping down as leader. Ingrid Hipkiss (3 News); Hone Harawira (Maori Party MP); Pita Sharples (Maori Party Co-Leader); Rawiri Taonui (Canterbury University).
A man who was restrained by police with pepper spray has died in hospital after being taken off life support.
More than half of New Zealanders do not appear to use their medication properly. Dr Peter Moody (Pharmac Medical Director); Matthew Brougham (Pharmac Acting CEO).
British scientists have developed a Male Pill that would render a man infertile for a few hours.
Health Minister Pete Hodgson has promised Wanganui's Mayor Michael Laws that the Government will fix Wanganui Hospital's problems.
Hospitals are bracing for a strike by laboratory workers. Dr Peter Flanagan (NZ Blood Service); Anne Aitcheson (Strike Response co-ordinator); Gordon Davies (DHB Spokesman).
Iraq's President has asked Iran's President to help keep Iraq secure.
Pope Benedict XVI will soon arrive in Turkey for a four day visit. Adnan Agca (Would-be Assasin's Brother).
Manukau Mayor Sir Barry Curtis says Eden Park can pay for the upgrade for the 2011 Rugby World Cup by putting in 12000 temporary seats. Sir Barry Curtis (Manukau City Mayor); Mike Lee (Auckland Regional Council).