1Mark Lundy the man accused of murdering his wife and daughter has told the High Court in Palmeston North that he did not kill his family.

2The international community is split over the Zimbabwe Presidential Election results that has given Robert Magabe victory in a poll tainted by allegations of intimidations and violence.

3New Zealands hope of cohosting the rugby world cup remain alive after the Sports Minister Trevour Mallard meeting with International Rugby Board Chairman Vernon Pugh in Australia.

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5Customs says it will talk to Fisheries Officials about screening baggage leaving the country after yesterdays seafood black market bust after revealing tons of black paua are being smuggled out in travellers luggage.

6A swarm of wasps has invaded a Hokianga town sparking fear from residents. The nest has been lodged in a tree near the community centre.

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8Indonesia has begun trying senior military and Government officials suspected of humans rights abuses in East Timor in 1999 when the territory voted for independence.

9The Commerce commisions is taking the cut price airline, Freedom Air, to court over claims that its advertised airfares are misleading.

10Two National party MP's have given evidence in the defence of a civil case alleging fellow Nation party member Gerry Brownley committed an assult.

11Proposed new food labelling laws could make it illegal for food manufacturers to claim that food is fat or sugar free or refer to its colostral content.

12The Medical Practisioners Disciplinary Tribunal has concluded its hearing against a Whagerei GP charged with abusing woman patients.

13The Prime Minister Helen Clark has opened the new national aquarium in Napier describing it as a world class facility and wonderful educational asset.