1The latest from Iraq, including the capture of a wanted international terrorist; tentative beginnings of a new Iraqi democracy were tabled today at a meeting of the country's religious delegates with international representatives.

2Electricity companies throughout NZ are considering Power rationing if the power shortage becomes worse.

3Controversy over plans to build a new hydro-dam on the West Coast.

4The Kapiti District Council has had to resort to bore water to top up its dwindling water supplies. Plus, the Government has announced new plans to help draught affected farmers.

5MAF says its campaign to eradicate the painted apple moth in West Auckland is working.

6Other news.

7The SARS outbreak has now hit nearly every Asian country, spreading fear, panic and economic suffering in its wake.

8A small group of Maori have occupied land on the Coromandel Peninsular which they say they lost a century ago.

9Tranz Rail shares plunged to a record low after revelations about the company's fragile financial position.

10The search for Saddam Hussein: It has become increasingly apparent that Hussein has escaped the US attempt to kill him in a residential neighbourhood last week.

11Research into NZ women and their sexuality has thrown up significant numbers of same-sex attraction.

12Other news.