1The funeral of Pope John Paul II has taken place in Rome. Millions were in Rome for what is believed to have been history's largest requiem mass. Hundreds of past and present world leaders were at the funeral. A massive event was also held in the Pope's homeland of Poland. Plus it has been revealed Italian F16's forced down a suspicious place during the funeral. The plane was Serbian and was believed to have been carrying a bomb, but none was found upon inspection.

2National leader Don Brash has said the Government is failing to listen to police but National will. If they win the election, National is promising to increase police numbers and end the focus on traffic enforcement.

3The man accused of the 1996 bombing at the Atlanta Olympics in America has pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty.

4Prince Charles has caused controversy by shaking the hand of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.

5Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles will marry today, before travelling to Balmoral in Scotland for their honeymoon.

6ACT Leader Rodney Hide is in trouble over a photograph of him handling an automatic weapon.

7Other news.