1Runner John Walker, with 100 sub-four minute miles under his belt, is to race American runner Steve Scott this Sunday. However there has been much rancour between the opponents in the past.

2There is a movement to change the law on how the Auckland Regional Authority (ARA) operates, as it has been called inefficient. A petition is being organised asking the Government for a full investigation.

3The former head of Cambodia, Prince Norodom Sihanouk will arrive in New Zealand next week to raise support against the Vietnamese occupation of Kampuchea. This will coincide with the release of the film about the war in Cambodia during the advance of the Khmer Rouge, "The Killing Fields" by David Putnam.

4Police Five 1. A burglary from the home of Brian Turner (soccer player) where his trophies were stolen. -- 2. Sixty prize winning budgies have been stolen. -- 3. A retired Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) scientist was burgled and personal possessions and medals stolen.

5Daylight saving ends tomorrow, but the small Northland settlement of Ararua has been out of step for four months, as it has been a hour behind the rest of the country since October, when it refused to change its clocks. There were a few inconveniences however, like having to have two clocks - one for New Zealand time and one for Ararua time.