1International credit rating agency Moodys is to review the Bank of New Zealand's (BNZ) credit rating.

2Scientists studying the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica are concerned that when it breaks up, parts may drift north to New Zealand, potentially placing ozone depleted air above New Zealand this summer.

3Experts are predicting that the drought in Central Otago will last all summer. Parts of the McKenzie Country are already suffering severe dust storms.

4Latest unemployment figures show the level of unemployment in New Zealand is levelling off.

5Modelling themselves on pro-life groups overseas, anti abortion campaigners calling themselves Operation Rescue today laid siege to a private clinic in Auckland.

6An historic meeting in South Africa today has brought new President FW De Klerk face to face with some of his toughest critics, Black church leaders. Many conservative Whites are outraged the meeting took place at all.

7A Syrian jet fighter has arrived suddenly in Israel but it is unclear whether the pilot has defected or was simply forced to land due to mechanical problems.

8The possum skin industry hit rock bottom today at the annual auction in Dunedin, with only a third of the pelts being sold.

9Two-thirds of the eligible voters have not yet cast a vote in the local body elections. Polls close in less than 48 hours.

10Hundreds of people attended the funeral of Reverend Keith Elliott VC today.

11All Black Grant Fox is preparing to make his debut in the United Kingdom, but today he became a father to Kendall.