1There has been mixed reaction in Kawera following the news that the Federation of Labour (FOL) has accepted the terms laid down by the Tasman Pulp and Paper mill for an end to the ten-week long industrial dispute.

2A split that developed between the Drivers' Union and the Engineers' Union over current wage round bargaining appears to have been healed following a meeting today at Federation of Labour (FOL) headquarters.

3A rahui (ban) has been placed on Maori fishing grounds around almost the entire South Island coastline in an attempt by Ngai Tahu to charge of their tribal fishing grounds.

4The Government will not receive the first payments from the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) until 1 December, even though it comes into effect on 1 October.

5A top level trade and agriculture delegation from Iran, presently visiting New Zealand, have used the opportunity to promote Iran's version of events in the bitter Gulf War it is presently engaged in with Iraq.

6A United States Congressional Subcommittee has been told that New Zealand's anti-nuclear policy has weakened the country's defences and may have encouraged Soviet interests to gain a foothold in the Pacific.

7British officials have revealed details of a new United States proposal for arms control, which would potentially lead to a drastic reduction in the number of American forces based in the United Kingdom.

8The European Community (EEC) has agreed on new actions to combat terrorism based on sharing intelligence and improving police communications. The annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference opened in London today with traditional British fanfare.

9Parts of southern Italy and Sicily are coated in fine volcanic dust today following the eruption of Mount Etna. There are no reports of injury or serious damage.

10A vacant 3173 square metre site in central Auckland today became the most valuable piece of real estate in New Zealand, selling for more than $20 million.

11A spat over transport costs has stopped blood supplies from donors in Dunedin reaching Auckland, where there is a chronic blood shortage.

12Rapid Intervention Vehicles for use at Auckland and Christchurch Airports were displayed to Minister of Transport Richard Prebble today.

13Captain Jan Everest, a former flight attendant for Air New Zealand, has become the airline's first female captain.

14Auckland Barbara Reilly has won the Mrs World title in Honolulu. The 21 year old was crowned Miss New Zealand two years ago under her maiden name, Barbara McDowell.

15Miss South Canterbury, Charmaine Hicks, lost her crown today after a reign of only one week, following a contract clash with another organisation.

16Spring is a popular season for church and school fairs. In the United States, the county fair is a national institution, but one fair in Saint Joseph County in Michigan is offering something a little unusual - pig racing.