1Australia has asked Turkey not to go ahead with a new wall at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli.

2A cricket match between India and Pakistan has ended with a win for Pakistan. But more important is the political overtones to the games, which have indicated a drop in tensions between the two nuclear powers.

3Official mourning for Pope John Paul II has ended, with the Cardinal's secret conclave preparing to choose a new Pope.

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5Doctors are fearing a rush on GP's surgeries from people wanting to get the influenza vaccine.

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7The electoral commission has allocated political funding to the political parties running in this year's election. For the first time, Labour and National have been given differing amounts.

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9Wellington City Council has set up a new track and start date for the V8 Supercar street race but cannot hold it until 2007, meaning Pukekohe may get the race for another year.

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