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Police given wider powers to take DNA
MPs today passed a law that by 2011 will allow police to take DNA samples from anyone they intend charging with an imprisonable offence.
Wider competition for ACC to be considered
The Govt is looking at introducing competition to the work account, which covers personal injuries in the workplace.
Opening ACC up to competition no good for taxpayers - Labour
New Zealanders will end up paying more for ACC under a privatised scheme, says Labour.
Rugby TV bid to cost well under $5m - PM
The exact cost to the Govt of its bid for the World Cup rugby rights won't be known until the bid is accepted but is "considerably under $5m", John Key said today.
Maori TV ends with 'crumbs' in rugby fight
Maori TV's battle for the Rugby World Cup TV rights has ended in a total walkover with it now sharing all of the big games with the major channels.
Joint rugby bid 'shows prejudice does work' - Fox
Maori commentator Derek Fox says the joint World Cup bid is still "unfair" to Maori TV who have had a credible bid "whipped away by prejudice".
Opening RWC match to screen on TVNZ, MTV
The opening ceremony and opening match of the 2011 World Cup will screen live on both TVNZ and Maori TV, with live matches on four networks, if the Govt backed bid is successful.
RWC viewers will not pay 'over the odds' - Key
NZ taxpayers will "not be paying over the odds" to see free-to-air 2011 Rugby World Cup games, John Key says.
Sharples defends his meeting with gangs
Pita Sharples is defending a $6000 meeting he held with gang leaders, describing it as 'quiet diplomacy'.
Maori TV set to lose out over opening ceremony
Maori Television has again lost out, as the chance to broadcast the 2011 Rugby World Cup is kicked back and forth between channels.
Sharples fears IRB will snub triple bid
Pita Sharples fears the International Rugby Board will reject the proposed three-way bid for the TV rights to the Rugby World Cup.
Minister sorry for 'throw myself under' remark
ACC Minister Nick Smith today described his comments about ACC suicide victims as an "unfortunate analogy".
PM 'kneecaps' Maori rugby bid
Maori Television's bid for exclusive free-to-air rights to the Rugby World Cup has effectively been kneecapped by Prime Minister John Key.