1Today is the closing day for nominations for this year's local body elections. In Auckland, campaigning for seats on the Auckland Regional Authority (ARA) is hotting up.
2The Buried Army of China Exhibition opens at the Auckland Art Gallery tomorrow. However, one piece has been damaged, with estimated costs between $250,000 and $500,000. Fortunately, it happened before New Zealand took responsibility for the collection.
3The National Youth Orchestra has gathered in Hamilton for its yearly school performance.
4Police Five 1. Otahuhu Police are searching for the two men who held up the White Horse Inn in Pakuranga. -- 2. A little stickman made from wire has characters in an unknown language on its paper dress and Newmarket CIB would like help in identifying it. -- 3. Police have information that stolen waterbeds are being offered for sale in Kawerau. -- 4. Police Five deputies.