1275-jobs are being lost in Christchurch with the closing of the Bridgestone tyre factory. The factory, which has been open since 1946 will be closed by the end of the year.

2The Prime Minister John Key says implementing national standards in primary schools is one of the most important things the government will do. In a somewhat unpromising beginning to the government's somewhat unpopular policy, the launch meetings in Auckland were boycotted by two teacher organisations.

3The families of those lost in the Erebus Disaster have received an apology from Air New Zealand's chief executive, who told them the company made mistakes and undoubtedly let them down.

4Thousands of people have turned out to welcome the Ranfurly Shield to Invercargill, following the Southland Rugby Team's win over Canterbury last night.

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6Accumulate, negotiate and dominate: That's the strategy New Zealander Geoff Christopher, has used to come second in the world Monopoly championships in Las Vegas.

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8The Court of Appeal has ordered an inquiry following allegations a man was found guilty of rape after a juror couldn't face the stress of further deliberations. Judge Phil Moran remanded the accused for a second trial on a future date, after the jury could not return a verdict yesterday - 31 hours after it started deliberations.

9Fears are growing for the safety of a diver missing off the West Coast of the South Island who hasn't been seen since 11:30am.

10More than 300-members of a powerful Mexican drug gang have been arrested in the United States in a massive two-day operation aimed at the cartel known as "La Familia".

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12Six people have been arrested in London following explosive scenes outside the main BBC television studios after a heated televised debate, which included the leader of the far-right British National Party.

13The Labour Party says the views expressed by the head of parliament's foreign affairs select committee are ill-informed and patronising and damaging to New Zealand's relations with some Pacific Island nations.

14University of Otago researchers say many people suffering from gout may not be getting the right dose of medicine to help them.

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16One of the unions representing the 275 workers set to lose their jobs at a tyre factory in Christchurch says it's unbelievable the announcement was made on the eve of a weekend celebrating New Zealand's workers. The factory, which has been open since 1946 will be closed by the end of the year.

17The Prime Minister John Key says implementing national standards in primary schools is one of the most important things the government will do. In a somewhat unpromising beginning to the government's somewhat unpopular policy, the launch meetings in Auckland were boycotted by principal and teacher organisations.

18Alexandra residents are fighting back after years of drunken behavior and petty crime in the town. CCTV cameras were switched on and a liquor ban was put in place this week.

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20The government says creating a single economic market with Australia is now a top priority. The government is strengthening its commitment to a unified market as it tries to smooth the path for trans-Tasman businesses.

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22Focus on Politics: The government's involvement in Rugby World Cup television rights. After at least two weeks of political manoeuvring the National-led Government appears to have resolved differences with its support parties over television rights to the Rugby World Cup and the future of ACC.

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24An international surf festival and tournament in Taranaki next April is causing distress in the local surfing community, worried their beaches could become overrun.