PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - Oct 20

WELLINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Following are some of the lead stories from New Zealand metropolitan newspapers on Tuesday.

Stories may be taken from either the paper or Internet editions of the papers.

Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

DOMINION POST(www.stuff.co.nz)

Second push on ACC bill: The Government will make a second attempt to get controversial changes to the ACC scheme through its first reading in Parliament.

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Kathmandu offer well-timed: Kathmandu's initial public offering is nicely timed, say analysts, but that will be tinged with caution because the private equity owners are all but selling out.

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PGG talks down Agria concerns: PGG Wrightson (PGW.NZ) chairman Keith Smith has talked down any potential problems regarding a new cornerstone shareholder - Chinese company Agria Corp.

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Companies warned over accounts: The Securities Commission has warned companies to come to grips with international reporting standards or risk being named and shamed.

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NEW ZEALAND HERALD (www.nzherald.co.nz)

Maori TV ends with 'crumbs' in rugby fight: Maori TV's battle for the Rugby World Cup TV rights has ended in a total walkover with it now sharing all of the big games with the major channels.

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Retailer's float has Aussies dreaming: After months of artfully stoked anticipation, details of Kathmandu's sharemarket float have been released.