1. The designs for the New Zealand decimal currency coins have been accepted. -- 2. The Prime Minister has told the Auckland University Student's Association in a letter that there are no security officers active in New Zealand Universities. He says the government respects the academic freedom of universities and also the right of security agents to pursue university studies. -- 3. The New Zealand Council for Civil Liberties has taken up the issue of security agents attending universities and says students must feel free to express their opinions, however unorthodox. -- 4. Fourteen claims have been settled over the Kaimai air disaster. One claim is still to be determined. -- 5. The New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation had a surplus of Pounds 1,300, 060 after taxation last financial year, derived from Television as Radio runs at a loss. National Airways and the Post Office also made profits. -- 6. The Mayor of Dunedin says local authorities should be wary of amalgamations. -- 7. Crimes increased by about 12% last year. -- 8. Aid for under developed countries should focus on helping them produce food. -- 9. Developers of the Moke Creek copper mine hold mineral prospecting licences only, not mining rights. -- 10. The Naval Board is considering legal expenses for Commander Simmonds of the Cruiser HMNZS Royalist after his court marshal after the ship's breakdown. -- 11. Policewomen may be equipped with batons. -- 12. International news. -- 13. News Review (9 min., 45 sec.). There are talks in London over long term agreements for New Zealand's agricultural products. -- 14. E. W. McAllum President of Federated Farmers interview. -- 16. Decimal coin design and designer James Berry is interviewed. -- 15. The Member of Parliament for Napier, J. G. Edwards has withdrawn as the Labour candidate ahead of the election partly.

7:00pm News followed by News Review, a weekday review of news and political events from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC).