1The Government announces its proposals for the ownership of the seabed and ownership. Public domain to be declared. Opposition parties rubbish the idea. Cullen explains policy. Mixed responses from Maori groups from wait-and-see, to claims of confiscation.

2Business News.

3Man accused of 1987 Arrowtown murder appears in court.

4Air NZ and Qantas appear before the Commerce Commission to appeal for approval for the proposed purchase of a stake of the former by the latter.

5More reaction on the Government's proposals for the seabed and foreshore. Marlborough, Maori, and recreational users responses.

6Local Government and Environment Select Committee questions officials about the Corngate affair.

7Police begin homicide inquiry in Hamilton after body found this morning.

8ANZCCART conference of vivisectors in Christchurch begins. Protests outside. Calls for less secrecy around animal research.

9Iraqi infrastructure is being targeted by saboteurs.