AMBULANCE OFFICER: Two female ambulance officers were badly hurt in a prolonged attack by three people – including a
patient – in Porirua yesterday.
TAX CUTS: The tax cut package announced by Tresaurer Bill English will give $10.50 to anyone earning over $40,000 and
less to those earning less.
POLE DROP: A daring sortie to deliver medical supplies at the South Pole was completed successfully by US Airforce staff
in the dark and in the middle of a snow storm.
PHARMAC PARTY: The government’s drug buying agency Pharmac is spending $6,0000 for a party for doctors and nurses.
GAY ROBIN: England’s legendary outlaw Robin Hood was homosexual according to a leading English Literature Professor.
CRIME IDEAS: National’s ideas on crime such as longer custodial sentences and electronic monitoring are useful said the
Chief Youth Court Judge yesterday.
BRAIN DRAIN: Fashion designer Karen Walker has urged the government to nurture talented young Kiwis to prevent them
moving to Australia.
POLITICAL WEEK – With Victoria Main: Shipley’s Turn To Face Political Rivalry At Conference.
KIWI LIFE SPAN: Australians are living longer than New Zealanders, according to a Wellington expert.