1. EAST TIMOR - New Zealand troops touch down in Dili as the Prime Minister announces a full Battalion is to join the
multi national peacekeeping force in East Timor.
2. CRIME - A Colmar/Brunton poll indicates most New Zealanders believe crime to be on the increase despite police
figures indicating the contrary.
3. CEMETERY - There is outrage in Wanganui at plans to remove a grave from the Early Settlers' Cemetery to make way for
a playground.
4. YOUTH CHOIR - New Zealand's world champion youth choir is expanding its horizons by releasing a CD.
5. PETERS - NZ First leader, Winston Peters has been serenading students with "Flower of Scotland" on the campaign
trail.