1Air New Zealand Back in the good old days, New Zealanders were encouraged to take pride in their national airline. Therefore, gradual changes in Air New Zealand's style and branding have left many New Zealanders disgruntled. Critics question why New Zealand's national airline is not devoted to serving all New Zealanders. Dunedin Mayor Chris Skeggs has just labelled it Air Auckland, in a swipe at their latest special Trans Tasman fare offer valid for Auckland departures only. Air New Zealand's image has become increasingly disappointing, brought on in part by New Zealanders' attitudes towards it as well as by the company's shortcomings. Nevertheless, the quality of the Air New Zealand in-flight service equals any other airline and competition overseas has forced it to smarten up its image. Will increased domestic rivalry also benefit passengers? The company has been charged with operating a business which at least breaks even. Discussion and viewer talkback with Air New Zealand's Public Relations Officer Bob Wallace.

2The exodus of British diplomats and their families from Syria is underway, following the severing of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

3Britain's top security advisors are urging that young servicemen and women should not be sent to sensitive military bases, because their possible wild behaviour can place them in a position where they can be blackmailed by foreign agents. This follows the clearing of seven servicemen who were arrested in 1984 on charges of giving secrets to the Soviet Union.

4A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

5The overcrowded skies above the United States are placing a strain on the entire AMerican airline industry. Much of the blame is being placed on the United States Government's decision to deregulate the industry, supposedly to benefit travellers.

6Air New Zealand Back in the good old days, New Zealanders were encouraged to take pride in their national airline. Therefore, gradual changes in Air New Zealand's style and branding have left many New Zealanders disgruntled. Critics question why New Zealand's national airline is not devoted to serving all New Zealanders. Dunedin Mayor Chris Skeggs has just labelled it Air Auckland, in a swipe at their latest special Trans Tasman fare offer valid for Auckland departures only. Air New Zealand's image has become increasingly disappointing, brought on in part by New Zealanders' attitudes towards it as well as by the company's shortcomings. Nevertheless, the quality of the Air New Zealand in-flight service equals any other airline and competition overseas has forced it to smarten up its image. Will increased domestic rivalry also benefit passengers? The company has been charged with operating a business which at least breaks even. Discussion and viewer talkback with Air New Zealand's Public Relations Officer Bob Wallace.

7A brief listing of the national and international news headlines.

8Air New Zealand Back in the good old days, New Zealanders were encouraged to take pride in their national airline. Therefore, gradual changes in Air New Zealand's style and branding have left many New Zealanders disgruntled. Critics question why New Zealand's national airline is not devoted to serving all New Zealanders. Dunedin Mayor Chris Skeggs has just labelled it Air Auckland, in a swipe at their latest special Trans Tasman fare offer valid for Auckland departures only. Air New Zealand's image has become increasingly disappointing, brought on in part by New Zealanders' attitudes towards it as well as by the company's shortcomings. Nevertheless, the quality of the Air New Zealand in-flight service equals any other airline and competition overseas has forced it to smarten up its image. Will increased domestic rivalry also benefit passengers? The company has been charged with operating a business which at least breaks even. Discussion and viewer talkback with Air New Zealand's Public Relations Officer Bob Wallace.

9A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

10It is two months since an Aeromexico DC-9 and a light plane crashed in mid-air above a Los Angeles suburb, killing 82 people. As the investigation continues, tapes have been released which contain the recorded conversation between the DC-( pilot and air traffic control moments before the accident.

11British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has opened the final section of the world's longest ring-round, which circles London. This latest development is causing some concern about possible future development of the greenbelt surrounding the city.

12An ambitious plan to build a cross-Channel tunnel, linking England and France has the support of both Governments, but EuroTunnel, the consortium planning the development, is struggling to find finance for the venture.

13British Home Secretary has called for an urgent report into why the police bungled the inquiry into the White House Farm murders, in which Jeremy Bamber killed both his parents, his sister and his two young nephews.

14A tale about an orphaned otter that has made a safe return to the wild after being washed up on a Californian beach in February.