1A New Zealander who took part in a British drug trial and fell into a critical condition along with several other participants has recovered consciousness and is speaking with Doctors.

2The legal age to purchase alcohol may rise back to 20.

3Members of Louise Nicholas' family have given evidence in the historic rape trial of three policemen - including Assistant Police Commissioner Clint Rickards.

413 Black Power gang members - including the man believed to be the head of the gang - have appeared in court following a large raid.

5A breast cancer petition was handed to politicians in front of Parliament today. The petition - which seeks to improve access to the drug Herceptin - had the signatures of 18,000 people.

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7Saddam Hussein has called his trial a "comedy" and called on Iraqis to rise up against coalition forces in Iraq.

8A New Zealand Doctor who refused to appear for another tour of duty for the British Airforce in Iraq is going on trial, where he is questioning the legality of the war there.

9Other news.