1Police are still warning the elderly to take extra security precautions, despite the arrest of William Murray, who was being sought in connection with several violent home invasions targeting pensioners in the Auckland area.

2A massive rescue operation is under way in the South Island as high country farmers try to reach stock stuck in snow. People from all over New Zealand have volunteered to assist.

3Flooding continues to plague areas south of Christchurch after a week of heavy rain and snow. Affected farmers are blaming Environment Canterbury for the situation.

4Wellington Electricity says it could be a week before power is fully restored to the victims of last week's storm. Commuters are also being warned to expect disruptions as power is gradually restored across the network.

5Prime Minister John Key has admitted he may have no choice but to do a deal with New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters if he wants to pass a controversial law allowing the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) to spy on New Zealanders.

6The health of former South African President Nelson Mandela has taken a sudden and ominous turn and he is now said to be in a critical condition.

7A British-led team's plan to be the first to cross Antarctica during winter has been foiled by the weather and terrain. They now to have camp in a crevasse for the next two months.

8Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain has announced that the Government will spend $1.5 million creating better systems for securing personal information held by Government Departments. It is also taking steps to ensure that a debacle such as Novopay never happens again.

9A mother who has been the sole caregiver for her disabled adult son is back in court battling to be paid for caring for him.

10The safety of workers in the forestry industry is shaping up to be one of the big issues of the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election.

11Islamic militants disguised as police officers have killed nine tourists and a local guide at a Himalayan base camp.

12United States intelligence whistle-blower Edward Snowden is believed to be heading to Ecuador to seek asylum.

13New technology is being developed that would allow patients who would normally be in hospital to be monitored while at home or elsewhere.

14American daredevil Nikolas "Nik" Wallenda has successfully walked across the Grand Canyon on a tight rope without a safety net or a harness.

15A new film called "Man of Steel" is hoping to revive the floundering Superman franchise. Interview with the new face of Superman, British actor Henry Cavill.