1The fourth race of the America's Cup Challenger final is underway between Stars and Stripes and KZ7.
- Start 00 : 00 : 35
- Finish 00 : 04 : 53
- Duration 04 : 18
Reporters
- Stephen Christensen (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Cathy Campbell (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Pam Connor (Dennis Connor's Wife)
Contributors
- The Wizard of Christchurch
Locations
- Fremantle, Australia (Western Australia)
- Christchurch, New Zealand (Canterbury)
2Max Raepple, the West German at the centre of the Maori Affairs loan row, has arrived in New Zealand, determined to clear his name following Prime Minister David Lange's accusations that he is a scammer and a conman.
- Start 00 : 04 : 53
- Finish 00 : 07 : 25
- Duration 02 : 32
Reporters
- Bill Ralston (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Max Raepple (German Financier)
3Ecuador's President León Febres Cordero has been released following an eleven hour kidnap ordeal at the hands of paratroopers.
- Start 00 : 07 : 25
- Finish 00 : 07 : 46
- Duration 00 : 21
4The European media is reporting 212 weather-related deaths since the continent was plunged into the coldest winter in over fifty years. A very slow thaw appears to now be beginning, although a thaw brings additional problems.
- Start 00 : 07 : 46
- Finish 00 : 09 : 35
- Duration 01 : 49
Reporters
- Joan Thirkettle (Reporter, ITN)
5Temperatures over 40 degrees celsius are aggravating bush fires in New South Wales and Victoria.
- Start 00 : 09 : 35
- Finish 00 : 10 : 49
- Duration 01 : 14
Reporters
- Tony Dickenson (Reporter)
Locations
- Cootamundra, Australia (New South Wales)
6New Zealand is facing its highest fire risk season in many years and the Fire Service says there is little relief in sight.
- Start 00 : 10 : 49
- Finish 00 : 12 : 22
- Duration 01 : 33
Reporters
- Carolyn Weston (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Brian Hyland (Commissioner, New Zealand Fire Service)