1Hamish Sands has died in custody in the Ivory Coast. He was being held by rebels, accused of being a mercenary.
2Up to a million mourners have flocked to Rome to pay their last respects to Pope John Paul II, bringing the city to a virtual standstill. Plus a requiem mass was held in Wellington.
3John Tamihere has met with Labour Party President Mike Williams to discuss the insulting comments made in Investigate Magazine.
4Other news.
5There was a silent protest as the Indonesian President arrived in Wellington.
6A Kurdish leader will be nominated as Iraq's new President as violence continues in Iraq.
7Other news.
8British Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced that there will be a General Election on May 5th.
9The Grand National steeplechase has had to be delayed to accommodate the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, which was itself delayed to accommodate the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
10Other news.