TV3 NEWS. 18/10/2006

News, sport and weather.

The Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Fiji for the Pacific Forum is in doubt as the Fijian Military warns of a possible new coup if the Fijian Parliament does not meet their demands to abandon proposed policies. Helen Clark (Prime Minister); Laisenia Qarase (Fijian Prime Minister).

Parliament has risen for the evening break after passing the controversial bill to validate unlawful election spending by almost all political parties in the 2005 election. Stephen Parker (Political Editor).

The Government is considering greater rewards for charity volunteers. Jan Nixon (Volunteer); Peter Dunne (Revenue Minister); Robyn Scott (Philanthropy New Zealand).

A protest by the Meningitis trust is calling for Pneumococcal disease should be made free.

North Korea has made a pointed political gesture with a public display of might following criticism of a recent nuclear weapon test. Christopher Hill (US Assistant Secretary of State).

A trusted advisor to George W. Bush is recommending a different take on the war in Iraq. George W. Bush (US President); Tony Snow (White House Spokesman).

Iceland's decision to resume commercial whaling has caused international outrage).