TV3 NEWS. 11/12/2006

News, sport and weather.

The official report into Liam Ashley's prison van murder has been released to the public. Plus a new type of prison van is being introduced into New Zealand. Damien O'Connor (Corrections Minister); Tom Nickels (Chubb); Lorraine Ashley (Liam's Mother); Barry Matthews (Corrections Department); Ian Ashley (Father); Bailey Ashley (Liam's Sister).

Sugary drinks are to be banned from schools under a new deal by drinks companies and health officials. Pete Hodgson (Health Minister); George Adams (Coca Cola Amatil Spokesman).

Sitiveni Rabuka - The former Prime Minister of Fiji and leader of two coups - has been found not guilty of plotting the 2000 Queen Elizabeth Barracks mutiny.

There will be a full military funeral for the late Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, but the State will not take part. Jorge Sandoval (Political Refugee).

The Government's plan to reduce greenhouse gases by asking drivers to opt for electric cars and bikes is being dismissed as out of touch and unrealistic by car importers. David Parker (Climate Change Minister); Myles Gazley (Car Dealer); Phil O'Reilly (Business New Zealand).

Green Party Co-Leader Jeannette Fitzsimons is trying to convince researchers not to produce genetically modified crops.

The Government is launching a campaign hoping to educate people about the dangers of driver distraction, such as using a cellphone while driving. Harry Duynhoven (Minister for Transport Safety); Ernie Newman (Telecommunications Users Association.