MP Tuku Morgan questioned the interpretation, but MP Dover Samuels says it was pretty close. Apparently the warm cocoon of care and attention got several degrees cooler, and the chances of a finding based purely on logic rather than expediency seemed to get better. Parliament's Privileges Committee is to consider whether Mrs Kopu can remain an MP after quitting the Alliance. Ms Clark says now the Coalition's using her for their own political advantage. She says the Prime Minister knows there's strong public feeling that Mrs Kopu should go, but he's backing her so he can grab her vote.
Judges say the book is an outstanding historical biography.
The spotlight goes on Auckland's Eden Park in the Environment Court today. Upset neighbours are appealing a City Council decision which paves the way for floodlighting at the venue. At the time more than 1,100 submissions were received opposing the development. The hearing, which began in June had to be abandoned when it ran over time, the remainder of the residents' case is expected to take until Friday to hear. You can no more outlaw cannabis usage than cancer or heart failure.