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A shocking case of abuse has renewed concerns about the competence of CYFs. Justice Warwick Gendall (High Court Judge).
Cerebral Palsy sufferers and their families say Focus 2000 is not providing quality care. Caroline Hiini (Damon's Mother); Bob Atkinson (Former Focus 2000 Director); Geraldine Woods (Ministry of Health).
A Hawkes Bay woman suffering from arthritis had to search for 40 kilometres before she could get some assistance at the petrol pump. Frances Lebajo (Arthritis Sufferer); Ros Noonan (Chief Human Rights Commissioner); Phillip Howe (Service Station Owner); Roger Bull (Service Station Owner).
Wellington High School is trying to beat truancy by paying a $50.00 cash prize to all students with a perfect attendance record at the end of the school year. Prue Kelly (Wellington High School Principal); voxpop; Pat Newman (Principals' Federation); Steve Maharey (Education Minister).
Tokelau's vote to remain a NZ colony means taxpayers will continue to pay $11 million a year in aid to the country. Although 60% voted for independence, it fell just short of the two-thirds majority needed to change. Helen Clark (PM - Labour); Zachariah Reuelu (NZ Tokelauan); Alosua Aleni (Tokelauan Mayor).
America is rejecting international calls to close down the Guantanamo Bay detention camp for suspected terrorists. John Bellinger (US State Department); Kofi Annan (UN Secretary General).
A public memorial service has been held at the Sydney Opera House for media mogul Kerry Packer. Alan Jones (Broadcaster); John Howard (Australian PM); Richie Benaud (Cricket Commentator); James Packer (Son).
Auckland is fast taking over as the movie capital of NZ. Tim Coddington (Bridge to Terebithia Line Producer); Annabel Lush (Auckland City Events Promotion).