1The National Government has confirmed it will veto the Bill extending paid parental leave to 26 weeks, even if it is passed democratically through Parliament.

2A Westpac computer glitch has left thousands of Government employees without pay today.

3New figures have shed light on how much the US Government's attempt to extradite Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom is actually costing. Who is footing the bill?

4Chinese refugees who had planned to attempt to sail from Darwin to NZ are now seeking asylum in Australia.

5Over 100 Afghan refugees heading to Australia in a leaky boat have been rescued by Indonesian authorities.

6Rick Santorum has withdrawn from the Republican primaries, leaving Mitt Romney virtually unchallenged in his attempt to secure the Republican Party nomination. Analysis.

7The Commander of NATO's military forces has met senior Government Ministers in Wellington today.

8There has been more bloodshed in Syria on the day a UN ceasefire was supposed to take effect.

9Despite loud warnings from the international community, North Korea says its long-range rocket launch could take place as early as Friday morning.

10Radical cleric Abu Hamza is to be extradited from the British to face trial in the US.

11Other news.