1The Government's Communications Security Bureau has taken the rare move of speaking out to defend their use of the Waihopai Spybase.
2Fiji's military rulers have imposed a tough media decree on journalists.
3A group of health professionals is providing free surgery in Auckland for those in genuine need in a project similar to one already operating in Christchurch.
4Maori Party Co-Leader Tariana Turia has been appointed Whanau Ora Minister. Interview.
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6Deadly violence has marked the toppling of the regime in the former Soviet republic of Kyrgystan.
7Bangkok is under emergency rule tonight as the President orders a crackdown on anti-Government protestors.
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9One of the biggest crackdowns on corruption in the world is currently underway in South-Western China.
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11There are growing calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to look at historical cases of child sex abuse by Catholic clergy.
12TV3's early morning programmes "Sunrise" and "ASB Business" have been axed, with the loss of at least 20 jobs.
13Other news.