1Lion New Zealand is headed for an epic win in the Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race.

2An American Hercules aircraft accidentally taxied into a crevasse in the Starshot Glacier in Antarctica yesterday. The crew of eight, plus four civilians, have all been rescued.

3Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi appears to be leading his Congress Party to a landslide victory in the Indian general elections.

4The city of Bhopal is almost back to normal, just over three weeks after the Union Carbide industrial accident.

5A deputy Polish Government MInister has been implicated in the murder of Polish pro-solidarity priest Jerzy Popiełuszko.

6A competitor has died after crashing in the Formula One race at the International Motorcycle Racing Series at Gracefield in Lower Hutt today. Meanwhile, another accident at the venue has led to strong criticism from the New Zealand Motorcycle Federation, who say the white road markings painted on New Zealand roads are a hazard to motorcyclists.

7New Zealand's oldest citizen, Ranginui Leonard has died in Rotorua aged 112.

8American film director and producer Sam Peckinpah has died of heart trouble aged 59.

9The Otago Acclimatisation Society and local fly fishermen are calling on the Government to stop tourist fishing trips into the southern national parks.