Mon Mar 14: Hamish Sands; Tree Poisoning; Falcons; Diggers

Published: 6:34PM Monday March 14, 2005

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No Mercy for Mercenary
Ian Sinclair reports on the New Zealander, allegedly a mercenary, who has been captured on the Ivory Coast by rebel fighters. We talk exclusively to the second in command of the rebel forces, who reveals the future is bleak for Brian Hamish Thomas, also known as Brian Hamish Sands. And foreign affairs minister Phil Goff joins us live.

Poisoning the Trees
Connie Buchanan reports on a practice increasing around the country - poisoning trees that spoil the view of the property. The culprits don't care about their historical or environmental significance - they care about getting top dollar and a bit of sun.

Saving the Falcon
A Rotorua couple has set up a rehabilitation centre to breathe life back into the ancient art of falconry and increase the bird numbers. Mark Hannan reports on the work of the Wingspan Trust  and its bid to save the New Zealand falcon.

Dextrous Diggers
A digger is a machine that digs, right? Not this digger. Robyn Janes discovers it can do so much more.

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