1Three teenagers are wanted in connection with a night club killing in Whangarei. Bouncer Gary Griffin was shot outside Pips Night Club after he turned three people away from the club.

2Claims that electricity bills could rise due to the government’s latest plan to restructure power boards have been dismissed by Energy Minister David Butcher. He argues turning power boards into community run companies would make power cheaper.

3A local manufacturer has been buying wool overseas, even though New Zealand has a huge stock pile of wool, saying British wool is cheaper. The imports are another blow to the New Zealand Wool Board’s attempt to keep up the price of New Zealand wool.

4A plan to destroy fifty tones of toxic chemicals in a cement kiln in Mapua, south of Nelson is the best option available according to Prime Minister Geoffrey Palmer. Greenpeace, however, argues the plan sets a dangerous precedent.

5The Green Party is aiming to win the support of almost 30% of undecided voters. Today the Party attacked the policies of both the Labour and National Parties, saying neither had any real commitment to the environment.

6South African President FW De Klerk is winding up an 18-day tour of Europe tomorrow. Analysis of his Nine Nations tour which was a public relations exercise aimed at presenting the new South Africa to Europe, and hopefully have sanctions lifted and contact re-established.

7The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is about to meet to try to defuse tension in the Israeli Occupied Territories. At least 15 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli security forces this week, prompting an international outcry. However, Israel also faces major political problems at home.

8Turtle racing is taking Christchurch 'by storm'.