1The Pope's health has hit a new crisis, with the Vatican stating he has suffered a heart attack.

2Terri Schiavo has died, almost two weeks after her feeding tube was removed.

3Graham Capill, former leader of the Christian Heritage Party, has been revealed as the prominent New Zealander on child abuse charges. He pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting an eight year old girl.

4A survey shows that New Zealanders want 'warts and all' coverage of Parliament. TV3 cameras have been banned for a week from Parliament as punishment for breaking rules by showing David Benson-Pope asleep in the house. Plus the latest party standings show Labour ahead of National by 13 points.

5A number of new laws have come into effect today, including a rise in the petrol tax, gambling machines rules, the requirement of photo identification in order to sell goods to second hand stores and the ability to access credit card reports.

6Two New Zealanders missing in the earthquake devastated region of Nias have managed to contact family to say there are alive.

7Other news.

8Japan looks set to resume whaling of the humpback and Finn whales in the Antarctic.

9The Government is set to replace hundreds of millions of dollars of European helicopters to replace Vietnam-era helicopters.

10Counting is under way in Zimbabwe following a strong turnout for the election. Some claim the results were already fixed although ballot boxes were clear in an effort to show elections were free and fair.

11Prince Charles has been caught on tape sledging the media only a week from his wedding.

12Other news.