1The father of the Martinborough gunman has made an impassioned appeal fr his son to give himself up.

2After eight days of massive street protests, Czechoslovakia's hardline Communist leadership has been driven from power, resigning en masse to pave the way for democratic change. Former Czech leader Alexander Dubček has made a jubilant return to Prague, 21 years after his reform programme was crushed by the Soviet invasion.

3Bad weather has forced detectives to abandon their intensive scene investigation on Mount Maunganui, where British tourist Monica Cantwell was murdered. However, attempts to find her killer have not slowed down.

4Hamilton police have named Leroy Hirawani as a youth they are seeking in connection to a fatal stabbing in the city last weekend.

5The New Labour Party (NLP) and the old Labour Party are battling for the Sydenham electorate.

6The new Anglican Bishop of Dunedin says her election has put new impetus into the drive for sexual equality within the Anglican Church.

7The father of the Martinborough gunman has made an impassioned appeal fr his son to give himself up. His message to his fugitive son is played along with an interview.