1A major bushfire is raging on an island in the Waitati Estuary north of Dunedin tonight. Fire fighters have been forced to abandon the fire to burn itself out.
2Workers at the Alpine Dairy Factory in Canterbury have been suspended, as the dispute between their union and employers escalates.
3Latest unemployment figures show that over 128,000 New Zealanders are registered on the dole, 40% more than this time last year.
4it is hoped two Soviet icebreakers will reach Alaska by Wednesday to help free the remaining two Grey Whales trapped in the ice at Barrow Point.
5Indonesian troops have raided a border village in Papua New Guinea and have reportedly taken hostages.
6British rock star and founder of the band Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry is in Auckland for a concert this week.