1Coup Fijian coup leader Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji may become a republic if that is the only way to restore democratic rule. The Fijian Army has tightened its grip on the country, and tried to stem the flow of information both within Fiji and to the rest of the world. There is growing concern within the New Zealand Fijian Indian (Indo-Fijian) community about what is happening back in Fiji. A Fijian Indian social worker is calling on the New Zealand Government to provide refugee status for Fijian Indians wishing to leave Fiji.

2In a One Network News electorate poll held in Wanganui, the National Party has made huge gains at the expense of the New Zealand Democratic Party.

3The National Party has demanded that a Government television advertisement, claiming the Government is fighting crime and increasing police numbers, be taken off the air. National claims it is simply taxpayer-funded propaganda.

4Police are continuing the hunt for the person or people who beat and possibly tortured a young woman before dumping her on the side of the road near Huntly.

5Tribute to Hollywood actress Rita Hayworth, who has died aged 68.

6The Prince of Wales has just spent three days living the simple life on a remote Hebrides island called Berneray. However, they have now left there for the glitz and glamour of the Cannes Film Festival.