Top Stories for Tuesday 12 November 2013

Death toll still uncertain in Philippines, remote villages remain cut off. Typhoon downgraded in Vietnam but flooding still a concern. Fear of Maori leads to more mental health patients being locked up. Greenpeace activists moved to St Petersburg. John Key to raise concerns about human rights with Sri Lanka. Public reaction to RoastBusters sparks protests, petitions. Ministry of Education responds to criticism of school commissioners. Aucklanders to feel squeeze as mortgage rates set to rise.