1 Jun 2010

Morning Report: local papers

3:56 pm on 1 June 2010

Tuesday's headlines: Boy confronts intruder who was strangling the family dog; fish and chip shops want a standard scoop size; Sir Peter Jackson may direct the two Hobbit films himself.

NZ Herald

The New Zealand Herald leads with the story of a New Zealand father of four who was fatally shot in front of his daughter at a family housewarming on Australia's Gold Coast. His wife and their two daughters, who were too distraught to speak publicly, are pictured.

Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson is challenging an investigation into his conduct - his lawyer is to file for a judicial review.

Milo, a small dog that kept police and animal control busy for hours on Monday, is pictured after wandering onto the Auckland harbour bridge.

Dominion Post

The Dominion Post quotes director Sir Peter Jackson as saying he will direct the two Hobbit films himself if no replacement can be found for Guillermo del Toro, who's stepped down from the role. The two men are pictured in a side-hug and Sir Peter says the departure is amicable.

There are also details of the start of free trade negotiations with Russia - New Zealand is the first to launch talks with Moscow.

The Press

The Press reports the story of Tyler Corbett-Gabler, 13, who confronted an intruder who was strangling the family dog - the man fled as Tyler held his dying pet in his arms.

Two Australian journalists on board the Gaza-bound flotilla raided by Israeli troops relay information about the attack.

Fish and chip shops in Christchurch want a standard scoop size set, to protect customer's waistlines as well as shops' profits.

ODT

The Otago Daily Times tallies the damage caused by recent floods in Otago.

A group of Dunedin film-makers plans to wow the world with 4D films - the extra dimension involves strapping the audience into moving seats.

A police officer has given evidence against two of his colleagues who are defending charges of assaulting a suspect.