Rape Apology – Net Drug Sales – Chechnya – Indian Cyclone – Republicanism – School Rescue
RAPE APOLOGY: The chief social worker says the public have a double standard over the rape case. The problem is public
complain when there are placements such as this made, the chief social worker says, but they also object to the
construction of new secure youth facilities in their communities.
NET DRUG SALES: The Pharmaceutical’s Society says the law relating to the sale of drugs on the Internet is unclear.
CHECHNYA: For the first time in nearly two weeks Russia is allowing refugees to cross Chechnya’s border who are fleeing
the fighting.
INDIAN CYCLONE: Food and other vital aid is yet to reach many people in Orissa affected by a massive cyclone. 10s of
thousands are feared dead.
REPUBLICANISM: Latest opinion polls suggest Australian’s will vote against a republic. Sir Geoffrey Palmer says that
becoming a republic should be a low priority for NZ as a republican campaign is launched.
SCHOOL RESCUE: Police are to talk to staff at an Auckland school – Remuera Intermediate - who took students on a walk in
the Waitakere ranges yesterday in bad weather.