Top Stories for Wednesday 12 December 2012

Court calls on Govt to tackle water claims, High Court rejects Maori Council bid to delay asset sales, Lawyer says school board has lost confidence in minister, Bain compensation "mickey-mouse" process, judge attacks unfair process, Guy family not dwelling on parole hearings, Police make arrest in Putney murder investigation, Pharmac concerns continue as trade talks wrap up, Australian radio station offers $600,000 to family of nurse.