1The Corngate Affair. It has been revealed that key memo from December 2000 was not released to the public after debate within the PM's office during last year's election campaign.

2Child health experts rank the Auckland DHB second to last in national survey of implementation of child health strategies. Waikato and Counties-Manukau DHBs at the top of rankings.

3Business News.

4Quotable Value NZ finds that house prices rose by 14% nationally last year. Nelson prices up 40%. No sign of an end of the boom.

5Wine exporter accused of forging export certificates in trial in Napier.

6Mars and Earth to be in close orbit tonight and the next few weeks. A once-in-60000 years event.

7Fresh inquiry into the infamous Christchurch prisons "Goon Squad" called for by members of Select Committee.

8Waitakere City Council releases report that calls for Whenuapai airbase to be converted into an international airport when the Ministry of Defence leaves.

9Medical disciplinary tribunal of surgeon on disgraceful conduct charges continues. Surgeon's name and hospital details are suppressed. More evidence heard today.

10Northland secondary student found dead after drinking session. School says it failed her.

11Report by the International Crisis Group finds that Jamiya Islamiya (JI) is larger than previously thought, has a military structure, members' families intermarry, and is training a new generation of "Islamic warriors".