One Network News headlines:
Has the deadlock in the ferry dispute been broken? A legal challenge is postponed after New Zealand Rail and the unions make some progress during secret talks.
The result of a high-speed chase In Whangarei: Two officers are injured and four police cars damaged. The police are to take a look at their driving policy and training for high-spreed pursuits following concern over this and similar accidents.
Jimmy Carter’s intervention wins an important concession from North Korea. After talking with the former US president North Korean leaders have decided not to expel nuclear inspectors from their installations.
Martin Crowe makes a triumphant return to Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Holmes:
The Auckland water crisis continues. ‘Holmes’ details the surprising, and possibly dangerous, lengths people are going to to save water. Leader of the Opposition Helen Clark has requested an independent audit of the building of the Waikato pipeline proposed as a solution to the drought. She talks to Holmes as does Craig Little of the Regional Services Trust.
A debate rages over the appropriate site for the proposed new Wellington sports stadium.