Network News broadcast.
Maori MP Tariana Turia has announced her resignation from the Labour Party and Parliament in protest against the Government's seabed and foreshore legislation. Now she will fight a by-election in her electorate. Also, an update on the seabed and foreshore hikoi.Duncan Garner (TV3 Political Reporter - live from Wanganui); Tariana Turia (Sacked Associate MP); Helen Clark (PM - Labour); Don Brash (National Leader); Stephen Parker (TV3 Political Editor - live from Auckland newsroom); Ken Hingston (Former Maori Land Court Judge); voxpop; Pita Sharples (Maori Educationalist).
Euthanasia campaigner Lesley Martin has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for attempting to murder her terminally ill mother. Donald Stevens (Martin's Lawyer); Andrew Cameron (Crown Prosecutor); Louise Britton (Martin's Sister); Mike Martin (Martin's Brother).
Five baggage handlers at Auckland International Airport are accused of stealing valuables from luggage.
A Tauranga man will spend 15 months in prison for sitting a pilot's exam for a Saudi friend.
A US General has been suspended and six soldiers face charges following allegations that Iraqi prisoners were abused and tormented by their US captors.
Funeral of former Fijian PM Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara.
Interview with former Labour MP Tariana Turia about her decision to resign from Labour and Parliament in protest against the Government's seabed and foreshore legislation. Tariana Turia (Sacked Associate MP).
Interview with the PM about MP Tariana Turia's decision to resign from Labour and Parliament in protest against the Government's seabed and foreshore legislation. Helen Clark (PM - Labour).
Interview with Euthanasia campaigner Lesley martin prior to her sentencing to 15 months in prison for attempting to murder her terminally ill mother. Lesley Martin (Euthanasia Campaigner).