1The latest figures on New Zealand's standard of living have attracted conflicting opinions from the two major political parties.

2Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon told Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mill workers that the Government plans to proceed with enterprise bargaining, despite opposition from the trade union movement.

3Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon has announced a new payment system for New Zealand farmers which will replace the current Supplementary Minimum Price Scheme (SMP) with a lump sum to producer boards which will help farmers he difference between production costs and sales. Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham says removal of SMPs is only a cosmetic change and his opinion is supported by New Zealand Party leader Bob Jones.

4The Heart Foundation is concerned that a question about smoking habits may be dropped from the New Zealand Census,

5A survey in Kawerau has revealed that almost two-thirds of the town's population becomes infected with Hepatitis B by the time they turn fourteen.

6The first controversial shipments of Queensland tomatoes to enter New Zealand under the Closer Economic Relations (CER) Agreement went on sale in Auckland today.

7A large block of ice from the Tasman Glacier is en route to Japan, where it will be carved for a kiwifruit promotion.

8Winter weather can cause special problems in Dunedin, especially this year, as some locals are finding the weather has been a bit too good.

9Campaign Report Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham will officially open his campaign tonight, pitching much of his speech towards traditional Labour voters. Labour Party leader David Lange has been campaigning in the South Island today, and said that a vote for Social Credit is a wasted vote. Prime Minister Sir Robert Moldoon spent a relaxed day today campaigning in the marginal seat of Tongariro. Mana Motuhake leader Matiu Rata is campaigning for the four Maori electorates as well as four general seats.