1Anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune has been charged by Japanese authorities. What could this mean for Bethune?
2Australia is alarmed at suggestions that NZ is backing a proposal to legalise reduced whaling.
3Other news.
4Some retailers have once again flouted Good Friday trading laws.
5Many bars are closed today due to Good Friday. Analysis of the Easter trading and liquor laws.
6Israeli war planes have carries out a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip after Palestinians fired makeshift rockets into Israeli territory.
7It has been revealed that one of the most controversial sexual abuse cases handled by the Pope when he was a Cardinal involved a Mexican priest accused of molesting over 20 boys.
8Iran's top nuclear negotiator has asked China for support in Tehran's battle against new UN sanctions.
9Other news.