1Manufacturers predict workers will be laid off and factories closed down in the New Year, unless the Government drastically changes its economic policies.

2The United States has reacted strongly to the introduction to Parliament of New Zealand's anti-nuclear legislation.

3Australia is setting up a ground radar system to defend its northern coast. The Over the Horizon Radar will be based at Jindalee, in the Northern Territory.

4Greenpeace says someone has tried to sabotage the generator on its new ship, The Greenpeace while the ship was in Sydney.

5Quality New Zealand winemakers Delegat's Vineyard went into voluntary receivership today.

6The five-city bus strike will resume tomorrow and continue indefinitely, following the failure of a compulsory conference yesterday to settle the dispute over tramways Union pay claims.

7An independent mediator has been called in to try to resolve the nurses' pay row.

8The loss of an Air Force (RNZAF) Strikemaster aircraft earlier this year has led to an officer being court marshalled.

9The Government's long-awaited package of farm and other measures will be released tomorrow afternoon.

10The New Zealand sharemarket has soared to a record high today.

11Speculation and secrecy surrounds the first live sheep export from Timaru.

12Manufacturers predict workers will be laid off and factories closed down in the New Year, unless the Government drastically changes its economic policies.

13A thief stole more than $50,000 from a Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) branch in Auckland City this afternoon.

14Arts Minister Dr Peter Tapsell has indicated that the Government may build a National Museum and Art Gallery on Wellington's waterfront.

15New Zealand's tourist industry is poised to make millions of dollars out of the Halley-mania currently sweeping the world. Scientists claim the appearance of Halley's Comet will be an experience of a lifetime, but many people see it as a money-making opportunity.

16Demonstrators caused some disruption in Oslo today, where the Nobel Peace Prize was being jointly awarded to an American doctor and a Soviet doctor.

17Two months after a devastating earthquake struck Mexico City, its effects and consequences are still being assessed. The final death toll could be as high as 20,000. However there were also stories of incredible survival, and lessons have been learned that may help people survive in future earthquakes.

18New Zealanders may soon have access to cheap, no frills flights overseas. The Government has opened the way for New Zealand owned airlines to put on cheap fares.

19The funeral for the late musician KGL Smith was held in Auckland today.