1Judges will be given greater discretion to impose lighter sentences on people who kill their abusive partners. Is this going too far? Shouldn't all killers be subject to the same punishment? Does this devalue human life?
2Mark Lundy is to stand trial for the murder of his wife and daughter in their Palmerston North home last year.
3Japan and NZ are at odds over allegations that Japan bribed smaller countries to oppose a South Pacific whale sanctuary.
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5Incumbent National Party President John Slater has accused National MPs of not doing enough to oppose Labour. Interview.
6Former Defence Minister Max Bradford claims the army kept his Government in the dark, and is continuing to do so with the current Government. He is calling for a Parliamentary Select Committee investigation.
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