1Rebel National party MP and former Cabinet Minister Derek Quigley has announced today that he is resigning from politics and will not be standing at the next general election. His withdrawal as candidate for Rangiora comes only four days before nominations close.

2The Reserve Bank has moved to stem heavy speculation on the foreign currency market following the announcement of a snap election fueling rumours of impending devaluation.

3The Post Office is trying to stem rumours that are currently circulating suggesting that people who have enrolled to vote but have not yet received their enrolment cards will not be able to vote. They say the cards are only a formality and not a prerequisite.

4Seven people have died on the roads this weekend.

5Wellington woman Carol Potts has died after a fall on Mount Ruapehu.

6There has been another suicide attack in Lebanon. A car packed with explosives drove into an Israeli army patrol, wounding at least five Israeli soldiers.

7France has exploded its fourth nuclear device of the year at Mururoa Atoll.

8The traditional Trooping the Colour Ceremony was held in London today.

9An attempt at the first ever winter ascent of Barry's Ridge in the Mount Coronation National Park has failed due to harsh conditions. Meanwhile, the first manual on New Zealand Alpine Rescue Techniques has just been released.