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South Auckland woman Nicola May, who faked an elaborate rape in her home, has explained her actions in Court and said she hopes her hoax does not stop real rape victims from coming forward. Donna-Marie Lever (One News); Nicola May (False Rape Complainant); Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Grimstone (Inquiry Head); Colin Amery (Defence Lawyer).
New Government measures have come into place to make new homes more energy efficient. John Stewart (One News); Helen Clark (One News); David Brown (Certified Builder); Clayton Cosgrove (Minister for Building Issues); Claire Puna (Mother of Asthma Sufferers).
Police say that there may be an increase of parents in court once the so-called Anti Smacking Bill comes into effect. Francesca Mold (Deputy Political Editor); Helen Clark (Prime Minister); Rob Pope (Deputy Police Commissioner); Gerry Brownlee (National Deputy Leader); Rodney Hide (ACT Party Leader); John Key (National Party Leader).
The upcoming Budget is expected to reveal the Government has a large surplus of money, but Finance Minister Michael Cullen is not planning on giving much of it away. Guyon Espiner (Political Editor); Brigit Blair (Linden Leaves Managing Director); Michael Cullen (Finance Minister); Gordon Sutherland (Bronze and Brass Manufacturer).
Pharmac has confirmed its decision to fund a nine week trial treatment of breast cancer drug Herceptin.
New measures in the fight against childhood obesity means that advertisers will have their food ads vetted by broadcasters. Sonya Wilson (One News); Pete Hodgson (Health Minister); Leigh Sturgiss (Obesity Action Coalition); Rick Ellis (TVNZ Chief Executive); Steve Maharey (Broadcasting Minister); Mark Hawthorne (MacDonalds New Zealand).
The Country's electoral boundaries are to be changed about for the next election, and Cabinet Minister Mark Burton may find himself struggling to be re-elected. Ben Tornquist (One News); Mark Burton (Justice Minister); John Key (National Leader); Peter Dunne (Ohariu-Belmont MP).
The showdown between the US Congress and US President George W. Bush over the withdrawal of troops from Iraq has continued today. Nancy Pelosi (Speaker of the House); George W. Bush (US President).
The Prime Minister of Israel is under increasing pressure to resign over his handling of the war with Hizbollah Militants in Lebanon.
The two top contenders for the French Presidency have met in their only debate, with critics saying they came out about equal.
Top US Officials are in New Zealand asking local companies to do business in their Northern Pacific territories, such as Guam. Barbara Dreaver (Pacific Correspondent); David Cohen (US Department of the Interior); John Scragg (Businessman); Gillbert Ullrich (NZ Pacific Business Council); Professor Ron Crocombe (Pacific Specialist).
A look at the concept of Consensus Politics as shown by the agreement between Prime Minister Helen Clark, National Party Leader John Key and Green MP Sue Bradford regarding the so-called Anti Smacking Bill. Hannah Hodson (One News); Helen Clark (Prime Minister); John Key (National Party Leader); Chris Trotter (Political Commentator); Peter Dunne (United Future Leader); Nandor Tanczos (Green Party MP); Rodney Hide (ACT Party Leader.