Top Stories for Wednesday 28 August 2013

US ready to strike Syria; Short sharp strike on Syria expected; Police say homicide suspect has killed himself; Fonterra payout could still take a hit; Housing intensification to dominate Auckland draft plan debate; Greens want Govt to rule out military action in Syria; Fire still blazing in northern California; Labour tries to keep campaign clean; First Mighty River Power result due out today; Shorten still believes Labor has chance in Australian election.