Australians scan New Zealand PM for explosives

Australian authorities have defended their decision to search the New Zealand Prime Minister for explosives at Sydney Airport last month.

Australians scan New Zealand PM for explosives
Tue, 25 Nov, 2003 - 10:57

Australian authorities have defended their decision to search the New Zealand Prime Minister for explosives at Sydney Airport last month.

Helen Clark was on her way to the Middle East to visit troops when her Emirates flight landed in Australia.

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