1Police have confirmed the second body found buried underneath floorboards in a Christchurch house is that of 28 year old Tisha Lowry, who went missing a year ago. The discovery has ended an agonising wait for her family, though has also raised questions about the initial police investigation.

2Wellington's police commander says he was horrified when he was told this week that a police officer had broken a teenager's neck with his baton. 19-year-old Jacob Christie says he was hit while walking quietly out of a house with his arms raised above his head.

3To Queensland now, where school girl skipper Jessica Watson is back on land after colliding with a bulk freighter overnight. The accident forced her abandon her final test run before her attempt to sail solo around the world.

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5A scrap is brewing, over just which New Zealand destination is in fact the most boring. It follows the South African rugby team choosing to train in Australia before a test match in Hamilton, citing that the players would have nothing to do there. Palmerston North is currently voted the most boring place in New Zealand. Of course, they made the right decision.

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7The Australian Federal Police have launched a fresh investigation into the deaths of five journalists in East Timor, known as the 'Balibo Five', including New Zealand cameraman Gary Cunningham.

8The Minister of the Environment Nick Smith has tried to reassure Aucklanders that the region's trees will not be left unprotected. The House is sitting under urgency to consider proposed changes to the Resource Management Act.

9The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is axing over fifty frontline jobs from its biosecurity division. It follows a review that saw Federated Farmers and the Public Service Association warn against any cuts to frontline staff.

10MPs have been told that getting a good outcome in a difficult birth is a matter of luck and an independent review of maternity services is needed. A lobby group 'The Good Fight' are petitioning the Health Select Committee proposing changes to the country's 20-year-old maternity laws.

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12With 730 days to go before New Zealand hosts the Rugby World Cup the pressure is on to make sure the event is a success.

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14It seems the lucrative travel allowances available to former MPs and their spouses is not unique to New Zealand politicians. In Australia an extensive review of politicians spending and allowances is now underway.

15France's President Nicolas Sarkozy appears to be taking his anxiety about his diminutive stature to new heights. He's already been criticised for standing on 'tip-toe' in official photos and for wearing special shoes to make him appear taller.

16A small roti restaurant in Malaysia has won an eight year legal battle against McDonald's over the use of the name McCurry. Malaysia's highest court has ruled that the global fast-food giant does not have exclusive rights to the prefix 'Mc'.

17Overseas visitors to Queenstown are skipping the country without paying millions of dollars in parking and infringement fines. The Queenstown Lakes District Council has written off over $2.5-million of parking fines over the past five years.

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19MPs have been told that getting a good outcome in a difficult birth is a matter of luck and an independent review of maternity services is needed. A lobby group 'The Good Fight' are petitioning the Health Select Committee proposing changes to the country's 20-year-old maternity laws.

20Tomorrow President Obama will deliver one of the most important speeches of his presidency. He's making the case for his health care reform package to members of Congress who've just returned to Washington.

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22Australian women could be serving in frontline combat missions in countries like Afghanistan. The government wants to attract more women to the defence force by removing blanket restrictions which stop them joining front-line units.

23News from China, including: syringe-stabbing; Influenza A H1N1 'swine flu'; major solar deal;

24There's been a major drugs raid on the Spanish island of Ibiza - famous for its party lifestyle. Spanish police have arrested 25-Britons who are alleged to be part of a large drug cartel.

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26With 730 days to go before New Zealand hosts the Rugby World Cup the pressure is on to make sure the event is a success. Today Nelson kicked off its preparations.

27A Victoria University of Wellington researcher says banning drivers from using handheld mobile phones probably won't have much effect.

28The United Nations says more needs to be done to improve literacy rates across Africa.