Top Stories for Wednesday 6 June 2012

Union says 2000 schools will lose teachers; Education Minister responds to criticisms; ACC's claim of threat 'lack credibility' - Greens; authorities watch for snow and rain across the country; mid Canterbury farmers settle in for a big snow; rare opportunity to view Transit in New Zealand skies; defence says Scott Guy case still a whodunnit; Kiwisaver helps NZ sharemarket avoid global carnage; and Al Qaeda no. 2 man target of drone strike in Pakistan.