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Voxy - Parole Board Seeks More Information About Barlow Risk

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:13:03 +0000

Wellington, Nov 13 NZPA - If high profile convicted murderer John Barlow is let out on parole next year, he would be supported by a loyal wife and community, the Parole Board said in a report.

New Zealand Herald - Nia accused 'stupid but no murderer' - lawyer

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:36:05 +0000

Wiremu Curtis accepted that his actions undoubtedly contributed to Nia Glassie's death but he was not a murderer, a jury in the High Court at Rotorua was told this afternoon.

TVNZ - Cullen releases bleak Treasury figures

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:24:11 +0000

He has released figures showing the government books getting worse, but he did it without treasury knowing and when the economic forecasts hadn't been completed.

TVNZ - Rickards step closer to practising law

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:53:04 +0000

Clint Rickards is one step closer to becoming a lawyer, after the law society gave him a certificate of character to allow him to be admitted to the bar.

TVNZ - Maori Party huis begin in earnest

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:52:03 +0000

Maori Party MPs have hit the road to get the backing of supporters on the agreement they hope to do with National, with co-leader Tariana Turia visiting Te Kuiti on Thursday.

Otago Daily Times - Police try to ID woman killed by train

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:30:06 +0000

Police are looking for public help to identify a female pedestrian who was killed when she was struck by a train in west Auckland this afternoon.

Newstalk ZB - Supporters tell Maori Party to "go hard"

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:25:04 +0000

Early signs are pointing to Maori Party supporters endorsing their MPs being part of a National led Government. Maori Party MPs are in the midst of a series of hui around the country, seeking direction as to whether they should support Prime ...

NZ Herald Auckland Metro - Give Fiji back to people, urges freed NZer

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:24:10 +0000

Fiji's self-appointed Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, must "give the nation back to the people" says freed New Zealand businessman Ballu Khan.

New Zealand Herald - 99-yr-old attack victim 'stable'

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:52:02 +0000

A 99-year-old woman seriously injured after being attacked in her Palmerston North home overnight remains in a stable condition in hospital tonight.

Newstalk ZB - Rickards releases statement

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:35:02 +0000

Clint Rickards says he expected the New Zealand Law Society to support his application to become a lawyer. The former assistant police commissioner has been studying law after being acquitted of historical sex charges, arising from events in the 1980s.