The most read story online on Monday across several web sites reports comments by the sister of slain Feilding farmer Scott Guy that she never suspected her husband could be the killer. Top stories being reported at 9am include comments by Labour MP Damien O'Connor that his party's list was drawn up by "a gaggle of gays and self-serving unionists", four people arrested for a series of machete robberies in AUckland and the search for a missing microlight pilot.
The Google News New Zealand lead headline is from Radio New Zealand and says "List MP concerned at union influence on Labour." The story says Labour MP Damien O'Connor, who has withdrawn from the party list, says there is a risk the Labour Party will be perceived as representing only a narrow group of New Zealanders. It carries a TVNZ story which says a search will resume at the top of the South Island this morning for a missing microlight pilot. And it features a nzherald.co.nz story which says one of the two Powerball winners has come forward to claim their $17.7 million, but NZ Lotteries has not heard from the owner of the other winning ticket. The most popular story from nzherald.co.nz says the sister of slain Feilding farmer Scott Guy says she "never, ever" thought her husband could be the killer and will stand by him until she sees some evidence.
The nzherald.co.nz lead headline online says "Lost Olympian: wife keeps vigil." It says the wife of a former Olympic sailor and prominent businessman was last night waiting in hope that the missing microlight pilot would be found safely. It says Labour MP Damien O'Connor has hit out at his party organisation, saying its candidates list was drawn up by "a gaggle of gays and self-serving unionists" who gave "straight shooters" little chance of success. And it says the sister of slain Feilding farmer Scott Guy says she "never, ever" thought her husband could be the killer and will stand by him until she sees some evidence. The most read story says the 17-year-old son of a former Cabinet minister Denis McLay says he struggled as a closet homosexual boarder at King's College, and was pushed to contemplate suicide on several occasions.
The Stuff.co.nz top headline says "MP: List 'gaggle of gays'." The web site says in the most read story a Labour MP says the party's new list is dominated by "self-serving unionists and a gaggle of gays". It says four people will appear in the Auckland Youth Court today charged with offences including aggravated robbery, following a series of machete robberies throughout the weekend which left victims terrified. And it says a senior police officer with 35 years in the force is recovering at home after an attack left him bloodied and unconscious on the roadside yesterday.
The Radio New Zealand lead headline online says "List MP concerned at union influence on Labour." The web site says Labour MP Damien O'Connor, who has withdrawn from the party list, says there is a risk the Labour Party will be perceived as representing only a narrow group of New Zealanders. it says four people have been arrested following a series of machete robberies at the weekend in Auckland. And it says two Australian politicians disagree with claims by Finance Minister Bill English that New Zealand has a competitive edge over its trans-Tasman neighbour.
The 3 News top story online has the headline "Labour list a 'gaggle of gays' - Damien O'Connor". The web site says Labour MP and West Coast-Tasman candidate at this year's election Damien O'Connor has slammed his party's list, saying it is dominated by "self-serving unionists and a gaggle of gays". It says the search for a former Olympian microlight pilot missing since Saturday will resume this morning. And it says a 22-year-old man is due to appear in court after a police officer was seriously assaulted yesterday afternoon. The most read story says Scott Guy accused wife speaks about ordeal.
The One News lead headline says "Search to continue for former Olympian." The web site says a search will resume at the top of the South Island this morning for a missing microlight pilot. It says Labour has handed former president Andrew Little a certain seat in Parliament, and has given other union-backed candidates winnable slots in its party list for the November 26 election. It says more than 12,000 Christchurch properties are deemed to have severe structural damage and some may need to be rebuilt following the February 22 earthquake. The most read story says Police have charged four people over a series of robberies in Auckland in which victims were threatened with a machete.
The Newstalk ZB lead headline says "Arrests made for machete robberies." The web site says Auckland police have arrested four people linked to a series of machete robberies after two more attacks last night. It says no surprises on Labour's Party list for one political commentator. And it says a 22-year-old man is expected to appear in court in Taupo today after an assault on a police officer. And the most read story says the Police Dive Squad appears to have ceased its work alongside the Feilding road where Scott Guy and his murder-accused brother-in-law live.
NZ@9am: 11/04/11: Most read stories online on Monday
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