ONE NEWS. 05/01/2007

News, sport and weather.
Main stories:.

Thieves have broken into Auckland University's library and stolen a number of works of art, many impossible to sell. John Stewart (One News); Professor Raewyn Dalziel (Deputy Vice Chancellor); Detective Sargeant Rick Veacock (Auckland Police); Peter Webb (Art Dealer & Auctioneer).

Graeme Burton - a man who broke his parole and has gone on the run - is raising questions about the parole system in New Zealand. Alexi O'Brien (One News); Simon Power (National, Justice); Ruth Dyson (Duty Minister).

A day after handing over executive power, Fiji's Coup leader Frank Bainimarama has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister. The New Zealand Government has called the chain of events a charade. Lisa Glass (One News); Frank Bainimarama (New Fijian Prime Minister); Ruth Dyson (New Zealand Government Duty Minister).

Nancy Pelosi has been sworn in as the first female Speaker of the US House of Representatives. Chip Reid (Reporter); Nancy Pelosi (Speaker, US House of Representatives).

Overseas research showing the positive benefits of the breast cancer drug Herceptin has sufferers in New Zealand hopeful that Pharmac will reconsider their decision not to fund the drug. Laurna White (One News); Chris Walsh (Herceptin User); Dr Peter Moodie (Pharmac Medical Director); Dr Jackie Blue (National, Health).

There is criticism of some Napier and Gisborne police who took to carrying guns over the Christmas period to dissuade would-be criminals. Shalleen Hern (One News); Inspector Kevin Klaff (Area Commander, Napier); Russell Norman (Green Party Co-Leader.