1Angry parents and teachers in Christchurch have protested in force, demanding the Government backs down from plans to close 13 schools and merge 18 others.
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3PM John Key met with US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta today.
4Muslim protesters are continuing to demonstrate against an anti-Islamic film made in the US, as well as French cartoons ridiculing the prophet Mohammed. The worst violence took place in Pakistan, with at least fifty people dead.
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6The Justice Minister has agreed to take another look at the use of television cameras in courts, saying she is appalled at the way some high profile cases have been sensationalised.
7Labour is supporting NZ First's plan to lower the high NZ dollar by giving the Reserve Bank more power to help exporters.
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