1Several homes have been damaged by flood waters and mud flows in a remote part of Northland. Many residents remain cut off from civilisation and communications, while others are being sheltered at two local marae. Parts of South Auckland have also been hit hard by heavy rain and flooding this afternoon, and several major roads throughout the North island have been closed or partially blocked due to flooding and slips.

2Psychiatric nurses have returned to work following a 24-hour strike, but 500 nurses at Tokanui Hospital are planning another strike tomorrow night.

3Tension between the United States and Libya has increased. The United States accuses Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi of sheltering and protecting Palestinian leader Abu Nidal, who has been blamed for terrorist attacks in Rome and Vienna last week. The United States has imposed sanctions on Libya, however its European allies are unenthusiastic about following suit.

4The Australian Government has warned Libya not to become involved in the independence movement in New Caledonia, following a report that a delegation from the Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) has been invited to a summit meeting in Libya later this year.

5Australian federal Police claim that Sydney Airport is vulnerable to terrorist attacks following a Canberra decision to withdraw their weapons.

6The British Government is strengthening its navy and Air Force with orders for military hardware totalling more than $2 billion.

7A new theory regarding the disappearance and death of big band musician Glenn MIller has surfaced in England.