1Asian governments are outraged at comment from John Howard that he would potentially unilaterally pre-emptively strike against terrorists in other countries if he thought necessary. Helen Clark plays down Howard's comments.

2Trial of the police officer Keith Abbott for the death of Steven Wallis continues. Court hears testimony from another officer at the scene.

3Checkpoint surveys Wellingtonians about Matt Robson's private members bill for four-weeks annual leave. Interview with Matt Robson, claims that Clark, Maharey, and Cullen are against the bill and this Labour policy.

4Business News.

5The cost of living in Auckland has led to police officers to call for an Auckland allowance. Teachers and banking staff also favour an Auckland allowance. Unions and government cool on the issue.

6Red algal bloom in Hauraki Gulf causing problems for tourism industry operators.

7Ongoing drought predicted to drastically negatively affect agricultural production in Australia.

8Minister of Health calls for patience in their claims for compensation from the Gisborne women who had their cervical smears misread.

9The trial of Bruce Howse for the murder of his stepdaughters continues. Jury sees videotapes of Howse being interviewed by the Police.

10More on John Howard's comment that he would potentially unilaterally pre-emptively strike against terrorists in other countries if he thought necessary. Comment from Bill English.

11Record numbers consumer of complaints laid with ASA. Car dealers have changed their behaviour after consultation with the Commerce Commission.