1Leading trade unionists have told the Government to keep its nose out of the wage round. There are upset at comments made by Associate Finance Minister Richard Prebble that wage claims of 30% were "bizarre" and 8% was what he considered acceptable.

2There is no limit to what doctors can charge for child consultations under a new General Medical Services benefit Scheme.

3It appears unlikely that any South Pacific Forum leaders will accept French President Francois Mitterrand's invitation to visit Mururoa Atoll.

4Detectives investigating the murder of Takanini farmer William Worrell says it appears he had no known enemies.

5The possibility of more trade with the Middle East and a peacemaking role in the Iran-Iraq conflict emerged today from discussions between the Government and a visiting delegation from Bahrain.

6The British Government has ordered six more Soviet officials out of the United Kingdom as tensions between London and Moscow over spying allegations deepen.

7South African troops, backed by war planes, have invaded Angola, to strike at nationalist guerrillas from neighbouring Namibia.

8The South African Government is moving to reduce the atmosphere of confrontation in Black townships by creating a better understanding between Black residents and security forces.

9A massive reshuffle at the top of China's ruling Communist Party (CCP) is regarded by analysts as consolidating the position of the country's leader, Deng Xiaoping.

10Auckland Regional Authority (ARA) Chairman, Fred Thomas is to stay in power and will probably run again at next year's local body elections. Last night he used his casting vote to scuttle a vote which would have limited his powers.

11Maori political activist Eva Rickard arrived home today after being expelled from Tahiti by French authorities.

12The head of the Dunedin Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and the detective who complained about the way he dealt with a schoolgirl sex inquiry, may both be transferred following an investigation into the episode.

13The New Zealand Forest Service is to destroy 8,000 nursery-grown pinus radiata seedlings because they are simply not needed.

14Dunedin's Fortune Theatre Company has fallen on hard times once again. Following staff layoffs earlier this year, the nineteen remaining actors and crew have now been sacked.

15Profile of the man who has the responsibility of caring for the iconic Presidential sculptures carved out of Mount Rushmore.