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The Prime Minister says any decisions about possible coalitions in the wake of the weekend's election have been left in the hands of tomorrow's caucus meeting. LIVE I/V political commentator, Colin James.
The 17 MPs in the party that holds the key to forming the next government -- NZ First -- are indicating they are leaning towards Labour. WRAP ex MARK HENDERSON.
Meanwhile the Labour MPs met today and were briefed on the broad approach the party will take towards coalition talks. I/V with Helen Clarke ex Parliament.
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Four men appeared in the New Plymouth District Court this afternoon jointly charged with the murder of Christopher Crean who was shot at his front door just over a week ago. pre-record i/v with Detective Senior Sergeant Don Allan about how the arrests were made.
The Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission has just a few days to review all the quota it issued for the current fishing season in another episode in the Court of Appeals hearing of a Moriori fishing dispute. WRAP EX Karlum [illegible].
[illegible] representing intravenous drugs users is welcoming a proposal to hand over much of the methadone programme to GPs. WRAP ex Helen Matterson LIVE i/v with manager of the Wellington Drug and Health Development Project, Robert Kemp on the programme
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Former Christchurch heart surgeon Keith Ramstead has spent the day being cross-examined by the Crown in the High Court in Wellington, where he is on trial for the manslaughter of three patients who died during lung operations. Wrap ex Court Reporter, Merle Nowland.
In Papua New Guinea, the assassination of the premier of the island of Bougainville has shocked the nation, threatening to worsen the seccessionist conflict on the island. WRAP ex Radio New Zealand International's Bruce Hill. In the wake of a disappointing result for the Alliance in Saturday's election there's been criticism of the grouping's campaign strategy. Act ex Rodney candidate Mike Lee and Alliance leader, Jim Anderton.
The financial markets have been buoyant today in the wake of the election. [illegible] correspondent Bronwen Evans reports.
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The man oridinally accused of planting the bomb that exploded during the Atlantic Olympics has still not been charged. report ex BBC
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