1Coup Latest reports from Fiji say that Governor General Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau has issued a proclamation declaring the office of Prime Minister and all his previous Cabinet appointees vacant. Ganilau has also declared that all executive authority in Fiji is vested in himself. Today he is expected to name the Council of Advisors, who will supervise Fiji's business until new elections can be called. The Great Council of Chiefs has overwhelmingly endorsed the actions of coup leader Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka. They have also suggested that Fiji should be a Republic, rather that accept the compromise solution of an interim Council and new elections. The 28 members of the deposed Government of Dr Timoci Bavadra have been released and are considering launching Supreme Court action to challenge the Governor General's declaration. Bavadra has the backing of the New Zealand Government in his negotiations with the Governor General over the running of Fiji.

2Coup The Air New Zealand cabin crew who overpowered a hijacker at Nadi Airport yesterday, returned home last night to a heroes' welcome.

3Coup - Breaking News A major riot has broken out between indigenous Fijians and Fijian Indians (Indo-Fijians) in the centre of Suva. Eyewitnesses report around two thousand people are involved.

4The death toll from the American frigate USS Stark, attacked by Iraqi missiles in the Persian Gulf, has risen to 37.

5The first passenger to testify at the Zeebrugge ferry disaster hearings has told how he acted as a human bridge to help people get to safety.

6Three men in Northland have been charged with kidnapping and wounding with grievous intent following the discovery of an injured man in Awanui last night.

7An Auckland doctor working with victims of child sexual abuse says not enough resources are being put aside to help professionals treat victims.