Thai airport blockades 'to end'
Radio New Zealand
Wed Dec 3 07:26:46 2008
Anti-government protest leaders in Thailand say they will halt all rallies including sieges of Bangkok's two airports, after a court banned Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from politics for five years.

Hercules may not be needed to rescue Kiwis from Thailand
TVNZ
Wed Dec 3 06:48:00 2008
The decision by anti-government protesters to end their blockades of Bangkok's airports means a New Zealand Air Force Hercules on its way to rescue stranded Kiwi tourists in Thailand may not be needed

Labour rejects ACC cover-up claim (NZPA)
Yahoo Xtra
Wed Dec 3 06:23:01 2008
Labour has rejected a government accusation that it covered up a $1 billion hole in the ACC budget and says it had no obligation to disclose it before the election.

Government guarantee may cover $40bn in borrowing
Radio New Zealand
Wed Dec 3 05:57:46 2008
The Government might have to guarantee up to $40 billion of borrowing by New Zealand-based banks in the next six months, to ensure there is enough cash to keep the economy going.

Inquiry into ACC $1b 'funding blowout'
Radio New Zealand
Wed Dec 3 05:57:22 2008
The Government is to hold a ministerial inquiry into the Accident Compensation Corporation following what it calls a funding blowout.

John Key's anger as Nats find $1b ACC shortfall
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 05:00:20 2008
The outgoing Labour Government left behind a $1 billion hole in the ACC budget which has to be filled, Prime Minister John Key said yesterday. Briefings from ACC officials said the corporation was seeking $297 million more for...

Air Force plane on way to help stranded Kiwis
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 05:00:18 2008
Prime Minister John Key last night sent the Air Force to help evacuate New Zealanders from Bangkok. But his decision came after the Government initially appeared to have no contingency plan. An Air Force Hercules left Whenuapai...