1United Nations observers have found evidence of a gruesome massacre in Syria. However, world leaders remain divided over what to do with Syria. Analysis.
- Start 0 : 00 : 41
- Finish 0 : 12 : 23
- Duration 11 : 42
Speakers
- Sausan Ghosheh (UN External Communications Chief)
- Kofi Annan (UN Special Envoy)
- Professor Robert Patman (University of Otago)
2PM John Key has met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel where the main focus of the discussion was the financial crisis in Europe. There is increased speculation that Spain is about to ask the European Union for a bail-out.
- Start 0 : 12 : 23
- Finish 0 : 17 : 31
- Duration 05 : 08
Speakers
- Angela Merkel (German Chancellor)
- John Key (PM - National)
- Barack Obama (US President)
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3There is increasing opposition to the Government's plans to allow companies to explore offshore for oil and gas.
- Start 0 : 19 : 15
- Finish 0 : 20 : 52
- Duration 01 : 37
Speakers
- Phil Heatley (Energy and Resources Minister)
- David Robinson (Petroleum Exploration and Production Association)
- Grant Robertson (Labour Party Environment Spokesman)
5There are calls for a tax on sugared soft drinks which are being accused of being a major contributor to the child obesity epidemic.
- Start 0 : 21 : 31
- Finish 0 : 23 : 27
- Duration 01 : 56
Speakers
- Professor Elaine Rush (Nutritionist)
- Kerry Tuack (NZ Juice and Beverage Association)
- Tony Falkenstein (Chief Executive, Just Water)
7The man who advised the Government on its controversial education cuts says it should not have backed down to pressure from the public.
- Start 0 : 33 : 27
- Finish 0 : 34 : 13
- Duration 00 : 46
Speakers
- John Hattie (Education Consultant)