The family of a murdered Christchurch man whose body was never found is welcoming a renewed push for a 'no body, no parole' law.

A Bill from National MP Tom Rutherford would only let convicted murderers be released, if they reveal where to find their victim's remains.

A similar push in 2020 didn't get through.

Simon McGrath - whose brother Michael was killed - says he’s not sure this law would've changed his case, but he sees value.

"The bill's certainly going to incentivise perpetrators to do the right thing and give up information about the location of their victim's remains - it's a leveraging tool for the police."

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The family of a murdered Christchurch man whose body was never found is welcoming a renewed push for a 'no body, no parole' law.
A Bill from National MP Tom Rutherford would only let convicted murderers be released, if they reveal where to find their victim's remains.
A similar push in 2020 didn't get through.
Simon McGrath - whose brother Michael was killed - says he’s not sure this law would've changed his case, but he sees value.
"The bill's certainly going to incentivise perpetrators to do the right thing and give up information about the location of their victim's remains - it's a leveraging tool for the police."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Simon McGrath: brother of murdered builder Michael McGrath on the proposed 'no body, no parole' law

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Amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of the ANZ Premiership, new data has indicated there's significant growth in audience and engagement.

Netball New Zealand has emailed staff and coaches at the Stars, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Mainland Tactix to say their contracts at this stage will not be extended past July 31.

The ANZ Premiership is currently without a broadcast deal or competition plan for next year, and Netball New Zealand remains in discussions with the New Zealand Netball Players Association.

Mystics defender Phoenix Karaka says this is better than last year - and being free-to-air has helped generate more interest in the game.

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Amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of the ANZ Premiership, new data has indicated there's significant growth in audience and engagement.
Netball New Zealand has emailed staff and coaches at the Stars, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Mainland Tactix to say their contracts at this stage will not be extended past July 31.
The ANZ Premiership is currently without a broadcast deal or competition plan for next year, and Netball New Zealand remains in discussions with the New Zealand Netball Players Association.
Mystics defender Phoenix Karaka says this is better than last year - and being free-to-air has helped generate more interest in the game.
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Phoenix Karaka: Mystics defender on the uncertain future of the ANZ Premiership

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There's across-the-board interest in tackling our biggest killer, as Auckland University launches its new Department of Cancer Studies.

It brings top experts under the same roof - in a step towards a comprehensive cancer centre. 

Yearly cases are forecast to jump from 30,000 to 45,000 by 2044 - as our population grows and ages.

Professor Warwick Bagg says now's the time to act.

"We've got a strong community of people who are interested in doing this - not only academics, but clinicians, the general public, we've got donors." 

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There's across-the-board interest in tackling our biggest killer, as Auckland University launches its new Department of Cancer Studies.
It brings top experts under the same roof - in a step towards a comprehensive cancer centre.&nbsp;
Yearly cases are forecast to jump from 30,000 to 45,000 by 2044 - as our population grows and ages.
Professor Warwick Bagg says now's the time to act.
"We've got a strong community of people who are interested in doing this - not only academics, but clinicians, the general public, we've got donors."&nbsp;
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Warwick Bagg: Dean of the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences on the university launching Department of Cancer Studies

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New Zealand First Deputy Leader Shane Jones says it's a sad outcome for Stuart Nash to give up his candidacy. 

Nash has resigned - after outcry over revelations he'd called his Napier opponent MP Katie Nimon lazy, for taking leave after having a baby. 

Leader Winston Peters announced the party has accepted Nash's offer to quit.

Jones says Nash did an honourable thing - to avoid distracting from the election. 

"But look, it's not the end of the life for Stuey, he's got a lot more to offer in a variety of other contexts."

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New Zealand First Deputy Leader Shane Jones says it's a sad outcome for Stuart Nash to give up his candidacy.&nbsp;
Nash has resigned - after outcry over revelations he'd called his Napier opponent MP Katie Nimon lazy, for taking leave after having a baby.&nbsp;
Leader Winston Peters announced the party has accepted Nash's offer to quit.
Jones says Nash did an honourable thing - to avoid distracting from the election.&nbsp;
"But look, it's not the end of the life for Stuey, he's got a lot more to offer in a variety of other contexts."
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Shane Jones: New Zealand First Deputy Leader on Stuart Nash stepping down following controversial comments

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Simon McGrath: brother of murdered builder Michael McGrath on the proposed 'no body, no parole' law

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