1The mother of Chris and Cri Kahui has given an emotional testimony at the inquest into their deaths today.

2More has been revealed about the last hours of Auckland teenager James Webster who died of alcohol poisoning earlier this year at the Coroner's inquest today.

3Three lawyers have been kicked off the legal aid roster over concerns about their services.

4An unsuccessful request was made by the NZ Defence Force to borrow special vehicles which could withstand roadside bombs from the US military shortly before the death of Sgt Tim O'Donnell.

5The Pentagon has censored the publication of a book about the Afghanistan War because it reveals details about military operations which could compromise soldier safety in Afghanistan.

6Other news.

7The Government has confirmed today that it will sue the three men who damaged the Waihopai spy base two years ago.

8The would-be Times Square bomber has been given a sentence of life imprisonment with no parole.

9Other news.

10The race for Auckland's Supercity Mayoralty has moved up a gear as tens of thousands of Aucklanders cast their votes.

11Other news.