1On the eve of the budget the universities have turned down a Government funding boost saying it is not enough. Instead they are signalling a rise in fees and the students are up in arms.
Speakers
- Steve Maharey (Tertiary Education Minister)
- Maurice Williamson (National MP)
- Stuart McCutcheon (Victoria University)
- voxpop
- James McWha (Chair, Vice Chancellors' Committee)
- Andrew Campbell (Co-President NZUSA)
3The poor quality of some housing in Northland is being blamed for a house fire which killed three children last night.
Speakers
- Unnamed Fire-fighter
- Angela Pomare (Mother of fire Victims from last year - speaking from Kaeo)
- Dover Samuels (Labour MP)
- Yvonne Sharp (Far North Mayor - speaking from Kaikohe)
4The daughter of the Health Minister has been charged with drug possession.
6The PM faces her accusers over the confidential payout to John Yelash. Will this be the last secret payout? Interview with the National Leader and Radio NZ Political Editor.
Speakers
- Margaret Wilson (Attorney General)
- Phil Goff (Acting Attorney General - speaking in Parliament in May)
- Jenny Shipley (National Leader)
- Helen Clark (PM - Labour)
- Winston Peters (NZ First Leader)
- Al Morrison (RNZ Political Editor)