TV3 NEWS. 02/10/2004

Update on the trial of seven Pitcairn Island men accused of sexual abuse.Christine Gordon (Pitcairn Island Deputy Prosecutor).

Four of the 200+ men charged in relation to the recent Australian police investigation into child pornography have committed suicide.

A new videotaped massage from Al-Queda has been aired on Al-Jazeera.

In Iraq, Coalition forces are attempting to seize back control of the guerilla stronghold of Samarra.

British PM Tony Blair's minor heart procedure has been declared a success by doctors.

Early polling suggests John Kerry was the 'winner' of the first US Presidential debate. John Kerry (Democratic Presidential candidate); Mike McCurry (Kerry Campaign Manager).

MPs and party faithful gathered in Christchurch today for the ACT Party's Annual Regional Conference. It comes in the wake of the bad publicity caused by an alleged altercation between ACT MP Deborah Coddington and Roger Kerr, Executive Director of the Bu Rodney Hide (ACT Party Leader); Catherine Judd (ACT Party President).

Long time Far North local government politician and public servant Millie Srhoj is retiring. Millie Srhoj (Northland community leader); Hone Harawira (activist); Les Robertson (Far North District Councillor).