Top Stories for Wednesday 18 April 2012

Govt to set up advisory board to oversee central city rebuild; New Zealand forces may leave Afghanistan earlier than planned; Norway gunman testifies in court; Govt told repeatedly about pressure on transport budget; Maori Party signals likely support for more paid parental leave; Foreign money could get clear run at Fonterra investor fund; New gas mining technique safe, says Solid Energy; Panmure RSA getaway driver to walk free on Monday.