1As many as 25,000 Pacific Islanders may have entered New Zealand during the ten-week visa-free period.

2It has been reported today that White House Chief of Staff Donald Regan ordered the doctoring of official notes regarding the secret arms for Iran deal, in order to protect United States President Ronald Reagan. It has also been revealed that the United States raids on Libya last year had the primary aim of killing Colonel Gaddafi.

3Around 4000 Syrian troops are poised to advance on West Beirut in an effort to ebd days of intense street fighting between rival Muslim militias.

4It has been claimed that part of a law governing local body amalgamations is undemocratic. Voters who fail to vote in a poll when their local council is affected, will be deemed to be in favour of amalgamation, regardless of their views.

5Tonga's elections have resulted in half the elected Members of Parliament (MPs) being replaced.

6Fisheries Minister Colin Moyle says he is aware of increasing public anger about the effects of the new quota system on domestic fish supplies, but he believes the problem of fish shortages and high prices, will eventually work themselves out without Government interference.

7The Department of Health has embarked on a unique campaign using computer chips and video games in an effort to eradicate Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).