1In Samoa, the full extent of the devastation from yesterday's catastrophic tsunami is becoming clearer, as the relief workers find more bodies and clear huge piles of debris. 110-people are confirmed dead, though the search for bodies continues - it's expected many will be children.

2A second earthquake has hit the Indonesian island of Sumatra leaving devastation in its wake. Over 1000-people may have been killed.

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4In Samoa, the full extent of the devastation from yesterday's catastrophic tsunami is becoming clearer, as the relief workers find more bodies and clear huge piles of debris. Radio New Zealand reporter Leilani Momoisea is at one of the worst hit parts of Samoa - Lalomanu, on the southeast coast of Upolu Island.

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6Nine people are now confirmed dead and four critically injured after three waves of up to six metres high slammed into the island of Niuatoputapu yesterday morning. The island has a population of around 1600.

7Many Samoans in New Zealand are preparing to flying back to their villages to look for loved ones and support survivors after a catastrophic tsunami hit islands in the South Pacific yesterday.

8The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found speed and the distraction of a cellphone were the cause of a fatal boat crash in the Marlborough Sounds. Skipper Anton Perano and a friend were killed when their boat crashed in to a moored vessel in July last year.

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10The Transport Minister agrees it seems crazy that the Civil Aviation Authority cannot force small airports to improve safety even if there are clear risks but says he's still taking advice on what changes are needed.

11Thousands of anglers around the country have dusted off their rods and headed for their favourite fishing spots today at the start of the new fishing season.

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13The Government is mobilising more relief to tsunami-stricken Samoa and Tonga and has pledged an initial aid contribution of $1-million. This comes as the Samoan government has announced that the largest town in its northern most island is 95-percent demolished.

14New Zealand's health sector is mobilising to support the multinational recovery effort in Samoa. The effort is being coordinated by the Counties Manukau District Health Board.

15The Defence Minister says the disaster in Samoa is an example of where a proposed joint Anzac force could operate effectively.

16The Indonesian island of Sumatra has been rocked by a second earthquake. The latest tremor measured 6.8 on the Richter Scale and struck 150-kilometres from yesterday's 7.6 magnitude quake.

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18Australian company Visionstream has completed a staggered takeover of Telecom lines contracts - but thousands of customers are still facing delays.

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20Crime rates in New Zealand are up - with the biggest increases recorded for drug related and violent offences. The figures are for the year to the end of June.

21The Government says that from today rest homes will be subject to random spot audits under a two-month pilot project that will be rolled out permanently in January 2010.

22The Minister of Transport Steven Joyce has asked for advice on whether law changes are needed to keep smaller airports safe.

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24The Labour MP Luamanuvao Winnie Laban is in Samoa visiting the south east coast of the main island - worst hit by yesterday's tsunami. She says the situation on the island is horrific.