1Unprecedented moves to avoid a global recession have not soothed the financial turmoil hitting world markets.
2Election 08: National Leader John key has been put and about today promoting his tax cut package. Some companies are bewildered by National's plan to axe tax credits for research and development in businesses.
3There is a call for a total overhaul of the aged care sector to address staffing levels, training and pay rates for carers as allegations have surfaced about the care several elderly people received at a rest home in Taranaki.
4Other news.
5Fiji's highest court has ruled that the military government ruled by Frank Bainimarama is valid and lawful.
6Russia has begun withdrawing its troops from buffer zones around South Ossetia but they have not moved far.
7Other news.