1A review of the Defence Force has recommended cutbacks to NZ;s armed forces and the replacement of some uniformed personnel with civilians at some bases. Analysis.

2Other news.

3MPs will release radical plans tomorrow to halve smoking rates within 10 years and make NZ a smoke-free country within 15 years.

4Fireworks have gone on sale today.

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6There are calls for health professionals to take greater responsibility for reporting child abuse. Analysis.

7The PM says a new British departure tax targeting long-haul passengers is unjustified and has promised that the NZ Government will continue to lobby against it.

8Britain is stepping up security checks at airports in the wake of the foiled parcel bomb terror attack on the US last week.

9Candidates are making their final push for votes ahead of the US mid-term elections tomorrow.

10Police in Greece have foiled a parcel bomb attack targeting the French President and three foreign embassies.

11Other news.

12A community-led rally in Nelson has called on the Council to take a firm stand over alcohol, which they believe in fuelling violent crime.

13Other news.

14Auckland Mayor Len Brown has made it clear that he is in charge of the new Supercity Council and that he expects councillors to toe the line.

15Other news.