TV3 NEWS. 06/11/2006

News, sport and weather.

The death sentence has been handed down to former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity. Technical problems during story. Jafar Abdulghani (NZ Iraqi); Amer Salman (NZ Iraqi); George W. Bush (US President); Claudio Cordone (Amnesty International).

It seems that the proposed Waterfront Stadium in Auckland for the Rugby World Cup now has unstoppable momentum. Duncan Garner (3 News); Helen Clark (Prime Minister); Dick Hubbard (Auckland City Mayor); Mark Blumsky (National MP).

The Environment Minister has suggested there may be limits placed on access to fireworks after the fire service complained this Guy Fawkes was the worst for fire calls out. Mike Hall (Fire Service National Commander); Voxpop.

One of Fiji's most respected leaders has called on the military to step back from the brink of a military coup. Stephen Parker (Political Editor); Ratu Joni Mabraiwiwi (Fiji Vice President); Colonel Pita Driti (Land Force Commander); Helen Clark (Prime Minister); Andrew Hughes (Fiji Police Commissioner).

A resource consent hearing is underway in Hamilton for the proposed V8 Supercar race in 2008. Michael Redman (Hamilton Mayor); Keith Petrie (Auckland University Health Psychology Professor).

MPs are expected to debate on Wednesday a proposal to lift the drinking age back to 20. Matthew Patterson (Young Nats President); Zach Dorner (Young Greens); Ron Mark (New Zealand First MP); Christopher Bishop (Keep It 18 Campaign); Sonny Thomas (Young Labour).