1The Labour Party released its key economic policy today and deliberately avoided making specific promises to voters, with leader David Lange saying it would be irresponsible to make any commitments until they have seen the books.

2New Zealand's balance of trade figures went into the red by $86 million last month.

3The New Zealand dollar has reached an all time low in relation to the American dollar.

4Opposition leader David Lange has rejected Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon's claim that Labour Party policy is influenced by left wing extremists within the Federation of Labour (FOL).

5For the first time since it was founded, the Socialist Unity Party will not be standing any candidates in the general election. Instead it has decided to support the Labour Party as the only practical way of changing the Government.

6Senator Edward Kennedy has endorsed Walter Mondale's bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

7The miners' strike in Britain has caused more violent confrontations between picketers and Police as thousands of miners continued their efforts to prevent fuel supplies getting to steelworks.

8Indian Government sources say about 100 hardcore gunmen remain at large, despite the rounding up of nearly 5000 Sikh extremists in recent weeks. Troops in Bombay have detained 300 Muslims and Hindus in the attempt to avert retaliatory attacks on Sikhs. However, in Amritsar, authorities are trying to ease tensions by allowing Sikhs to once again visit The Golden Temple.

9Last minute computer problems prevented today's maiden voyage of the United States new space shuttle Discovery. The launch has been delayed for at least 24 hours.

10Campaign Report It is Day Two of the official election campaign, and tonight Labour Party leader David Lange will present his party's opening rally. Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon has rejected accusations from the Labour Party that the Government is hiding economic realities from New Zealanders. Social Credit Leader Bruce Beetham delivered a speech about worker participation today at the Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mill. New Zealand Party Leader Bob Jones says he believes defence is the key issue for this election.

11The Labour Party released its key economic policy today and deliberately avoided making specific promises to voters, with leader David Lange saying it would be irresponsible to make any commitments until they have seen the books. Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon has reacted to Labour's policy.