1There are fears of a total Black boycott of the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games which begin in ten days. Tanzania has become the latest nation to withdraw, following Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda in protest at Britain's refusal to impose economic sanctions on South Africa. Meanwhile, Canada has committed to imposing economic sanctions on South Africa, despite Britain's firm opposition to the move.

2South Africa's Black unions say they will take industrial action against the Republic's current state of emergency within the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, the South African Government has introduced a range of tough security measures aimed at curbing boycotts in Black schools.

3The European Economic Community (EEC) Commission will meet in Brussels tonight to decide how much New Zealand butter it will accept over the next two years. Ireland has a huge butter surplus and opposes New Zealand butter exports to Europe.

4Three Aucklanders are trying to delay the transfer of the two French agents Alain Mafart and Dominique Prieur until a public referendum can be held. They are seeking a judicial review of the Government's Deportation Order. However, today Prime Minister David Lange confirmed that the two agents are likely to leave New Zealand for Hau Island next week.

5This evening the Government announced the membership of expanded Waitangi Tribunal, which will be able to consider Maori grievances dating back to the Treaty of Waitangi signing in 1840. Chief Judge of the Maori Land Court, Eddie Durie remains as the Waitangi Tribunal Chairman. The other members are: Professor Hugh Kawharu, Bishop Manu Bennet, Georgina Te Heu Heu, Professor Gordon Orr, Sir Desmond Sullivan and Monita Delamere. Analysis of the composition and goals of the new Tribunal.

6The developing Black boycott of the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games is providing some lessons for New Zealand ahead of the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games.

7French agents Alain Mafart and Dominique Prieur are likely to leave New Zealand for Hau Island next week. Today Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Palmer faced some rather hostile questioning by Australian journalist Mike Willesee.