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Maori TV hits back over Cup 'affront'
Maori TV will continue to fight for the rights to the Rugby World Cup, saying the Govt's backing of TVNZ's bid is an affront to Maori.

<i>Audrey Young:</i> Gazumping Cup bid ends fairytale
The Beehive's decision to virtually order TVNZ to gazump Maori TV's Rugby World Cup bid has soured the Maori Party's relationship with National.

<i>Patrick Gower:</i> National guilty of hands in the ruck
Remember the utter shambles as the All Blacks bombed out of the last Rugby World Cup because they could not organise a simple drop-goal?

Crown Law to review internet publishing laws
The Crown Law Office reviewing internet publication, after recent cases raised questions over contempt of court and suppression order breaches.

Govt scuppers Maori TV's bid for rugby rights
The Govt has scuppered Maori TV's bid for exclusive free-to-air rights to screen the Rugby World Cup by putting up enough money for TVNZ to outbid it.

TVNZ resubmits 'compelling bid' for rugby rights
TVNZ has resubmitted what the International Rugby Board calls a compelling bid for the free-to-air rights for the Rugby World Cup.

Public funds for Maori TV World Cup bid
Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples has given his blessing for taxpayer funds to support Maori TV's World Cup bid.

Commonwealth Games TV would be free - Sky
Sky TV today assured viewers that free-to-air coverage will be available if the company takes over as rights holder from TVNZ.

Three strikes' law may have merit, says Key
There may be "some merit" in three-strikes legislation for repeat offenders, says Prime Minister John Key.

TVNZ furious over Veitch rumours
TVNZ is fuming over reports questioning some of its executives' roles in the Tony Veitch saga and has reiterated its full confidence in them.