1A major review of the Parole Act has been ordered by the Government in the wake of Graeme Burton's deadly shooting rampage.

2The Government has asked the Law Commission to consider changing the law that prevents juries from hearing about a defendant's previous convictions.

3Other news.

4The Exclusive Brethren's reclusive leader has been in the country for the last two days but will not discuss whether the church is trying to embroil itself in National Party affairs.

5Other news.

6The PM is on her way to Washington to meet with the US President.

7The Foreign Minister is heading to South America for a two week visit.

8The war in Iraq is entering its fifth year and thousands of protestors have voiced their opposition to the war across America.

9A crackdown on political opponents in Zimbabwe has widened with four members of the Opposition Party being prevented from leaving the country, and one of them being critically attacked.

10Other news.