1A leading South African journalist says White South Africans are dismayed at the cancellation of the All Black rugby tour to South Africa.

2Detectives investigating the fatal bombing of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior have tonight re-arrested a foreign couple soon after they were released from Mount Eden Prison.

3The Rural Bank will make another $30 million available to help drought-stricken farmers in the South Island.

4Opposition MP Ian McLean was ejected from Parliament today for his response to a charge that Opposition MPs had spread false rumours about Prime MInister David Lange's health.

5Former Mr Asia drug ring associate Peter Fulcher has been granted leave to appeal to the Australian High Court against his extradition to New Zealand.

6Searchers have given up hope of finding a Westport fisherman alive, after his fishing boat capsized near the mouth of the harbour last night.

7Anti-smoking campaigners say today's moves against cigarette smoking do not go far enough.

8Belgium is headed for an early election after a row over the Brussels soccer stadium violence in May brought the Government to the brink of collapse.

9A replacement rugby tour for the cancelled All Black tour of South Africa could be under way within a fortnight. However, the likely destination remains unknown.

10Environment Minister Russell Marshall has spent the day trying to placate West Coast locals who are angry at the Government's environmental policies.

11The recent strength of the floating New Zealand dollar is beginning to worry exporters.