Monday's headlines: Team New Zealand came within half a degree of tipping over completely; Labour MPs have less than two days to pledge their loyalty to their new leader, who is said to be the one person who puts fear in Prime Minister John Key.
NZ Herald
The New Zealand Herald features a large picture of the moment Team New Zealand almost capsized during an America's Cup race on Sunday. The boat came within half a degree of tipping over completely.
Labour's new leader David Cunliffe has told the paper the Labour caucus is under new management and Prime Minister John Key should be worried. He says his campaign to oust National at the next election begins today.
Waikato Times
The Waikato Times reports on a 10-year plan for the Hamilton Gardens which is due to be presented to the city council on Tuesday. The paper says there are concerns visitor numbers may drop once the SH1 eastern bypass road is built.
Labour list MP Sue Moroney has told the paper that David Cunliffe is the one person who puts fear in Prime Minister John Key. She says at the outset of the leadership contest it was David he wanted to take pot shots at - and he knows he is a real threat to him.
Dominion Post
The Dominion Post leads with the headline: 'Cunliffe's first task: heal the divisions'. The paper says the new leader is expected to move on Monday to heal a divided caucus, including sounding out his rivals for key positions.
The paper also has a photograph of the heart-stopping moment the Team New Zealand boat came within inches of capsizing on Sunday.
The Press
The Press has more on the election of David Cunliffe as leader of the Labour Party. He won with the overwhelming backing of Labour's union affiliates and rank and file members. But the paper says he could struggle to unite the caucus after failing to win over a majority of MPs.
In other news: the paper has more details on the deaths of two climbers in separate incidents at Mount Cook National Park at the weekend.
ODT
'Cunliffe quick to demand loyalty' is the headline in The Otago Daily Times. The paper says Labour MPs will be given less than two days to pledge their loyalty to their new leader or face reassignment of their duties.
And a second arrest has been made in relation to the death of farm worker Justin McFarlane, 35. A man will appear in the Dunedin District Court on Monday.
