1Analysis of the findings of the Report from the Preliminary Inquiry into the sinking of the Mikhail Lermontov, which exonerates the Soviet crew and places the blame squarely on Marlborough Harbour Board chief pilot, Captain Don Jamieson.

2The Auckland High Court has sentenced 37-year old Takanini woman Kerry Worrall to life imprisonment for the murder of her husband, William Worrall.

3Seven charges, including one of attempted murder, have been laid against a 31-year old man following the abduction and brutal assault of a young woman in Canterbury.

4The National Party has agreed to pay out almost $40,000 to Methven official Margaret Quinn and has apologised her for suspending her from the party last year.

5Public Service Association (PSA) representatives met with Labour Minister Stan Rodger today, to discuss the status of meat inspectors during the meat workers' strike.

6The Public Service Association (PSA) has proposed that traffic officers ban random stopping and issuing tickets from tomorrow, as part of a nationwide industrial campaign.

7The Railways Corporation says it can not guarantee Cook Strait ferry sailings tomorrow, because of industrial action by cooks and stewards.

8Education Minister Russell Marshall says it may not be possible to achieve a 1:20 teacher-pupil ratio for junior classes in every school until 1991.

9The Government plans to introduce a Bill which will stagger vehicle licensing throughout the year to avoid the June rush. The Bill will also allow for personalised number plates and plastic driver's licenses.

10The Soviet probe Vega 1 sent pictures of Halley's Comet back to earth, which were taken within 8000 kilometres of the comet's nucleus.

11Breaking News News is coming in of an emergency at Auckland Airport. Air New Zealand flight TE6 was forced to abort its takeoff halfway down the runway after two explosions were heard coming from one of the engines.

12Analysis of the latest Eyewitness News Heylen poll, which shows the Government is losing support over its economic policies. In contrast, National has gained support, despite Opposition leader Jim McLay failing to gain more public approval.

13A preliminary hearing, which could prove crucial to the future of cigarette advertising in New ZEaland, began in Wellington today. Anti-smoking groups, led by the Consumers Institute, are making submissions to the Toxic Substances Board. Today they submitted that cigarette advertising is illegal and must be stopped..