1Adult Adoption Information Act The Adult Adoption Information Act comes into law today, and has the potential to dramatically affect the lives of over 100,000 New Zealanders. From today, adoptees over the age of twenty and their birth parents have the right to find out more about each other unless a veto has been placed on the birth register. Opponents of the BIll believe it will cause unnecessary anguish, particularly for women who want to keep their pasts hidden. Discussion and viewer feedback with Dr Marion Diplock, Vice President of the support group Adoption Triangle Incorporated.

2A mid-air collision between a DC-9 jet and a small plane over California has resulted in the deaths of at least 54 people - both aboard the planes and on the ground.

3British sculptor Sir Henry Moore has died aged 88. Moore is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art.

4A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

5Adult Adoption Information Act The Adult Adoption Information Act comes into law today, and has the potential to dramatically affect the lives of over 100,000 New Zealanders. From today, adoptees over the age of twenty and their birth parents have the right to find out more about each other unless a veto has been placed on the birth register. Opponents of the BIll believe it will cause unnecessary anguish, particularly for women who want to keep their pasts hidden. Discussion and viewer feedback with Dr Marion Diplock, Vice President of the support group Adoption Triangle Incorporated.

6A brief listing of the national and international news headlines.

7Adult Adoption Information Act The Adult Adoption Information Act comes into law today, and has the potential to dramatically affect the lives of over 100,000 New Zealanders. From today, adoptees over the age of twenty and their birth parents have the right to find out more about each other unless a veto has been placed on the birth register. Opponents of the BIll believe it will cause unnecessary anguish, particularly for women who want to keep their pasts hidden. Discussion and viewer feedback with Dr Marion Diplock, Vice President of the support group Adoption Triangle Incorporated.

8A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

9A mid-air collision between a DC-9 jet and a small plane over California has resulted in the deaths of at least 54 people - both aboard the planes and on the ground.

10The relief effort is continuing in Cameroon for survivors of the Lake Nyos volcanic gas tragedy last week. However, some incredible and miraculous stories of survival are now coming to light.

11United States diplomats in Moscow are seeking permission to visit American journalist Nicholas Daniloff, who was arrested on the weekend and accused of spying.

12A report on how the angling attractions of the Soviet Union have caught the imagination of American fishermen.