1A second explosion has occurred in the Pike River Mine, this one unsurvivable. All remaining hope that the 29 trapped miners could still be rescued alive has now been lost.
2The world is pleading with North and South Korea to remain calm after North Korea attacked a South Korean island, killing two South Korean soldiers. South Korea responded with artillery fire.
3Tongans will vote for their first popularly elected parliament tomorrow.
4Other news.
5Some radical options to overhaul the welfare system are being recommended by the Government-appointed Welfare Working Group.
6It has been revealed that the PM approved 11 overseas trips for former Minister Pansy Wong, which she stands accused of using to further her husband's business.
7Plans for an ambitious underground rail link have been unveiled for central Auckland.
8Other news.