1Snow is causing problems for holiday weekend travellers around the country today.

2Whangarei District Councillor Frank Newman (husband of ACT MP Muriel Newman) has been accused of abusing his position and threatening staff in an attempt to get resource consent.

3New Zealand has just clinched a new trade deal with Chile, Brunei and Singapore. The Government expects the deal will lead to a larger Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement.

4Business News.

5Netball fans in the Waikato Bay of Plenty have launched a campaign to get the National Bank Cup Final reinstated in their area.

6London's Tower Bridge was today stuck half open.

7The US Secretary of State has met with European leaders following the second no vote on the new proposed EU constitution.

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9Sceptical energy industry professionals are questioning Meridian Energy's plans to build the country's biggest Wind Farms near Wellington.

10A mushroom expert says the accidental poisoning of several Asians is a sign that new immigrants to New Zealand may need education on what mushrooms are safe to eat.

11The long awaited comeback of Jonah Lomu kicks off this weekend with the Martin Johnston testimonial match at Twickenham.

12Tough new Auckland City Council rules are being criticised by designers. The rules are designed to prevent an explosion in cheap, tiny and ugly apartments.

13One of two men accused of killing a Westport Transient has spoken in court, saying he only helped despose of the body.

141975 was the Year of the Women and many of the delegates who attended a convention in Wellington that year have gone on to high profile positions. They are now meeting in Wellington again to ask if they have "won the battle".