1Campaign Countdown Prime Minister David Lange has told a group of Auckland businessmen that New Zealand is where it is today because of the devaluation crisis after the 198/4 election. An estimated 4000 National Party faithful attended a leader's rally in Auckland tonight to close the party's campaign. A look at the different styles of the two leaders.

2The judge in the Malaysian drugs trial of Lorraine and Aaron Cohen has reserved his decision on whether to dismiss the case. He is expected to make his decision tomorrow morning.

3Yvonne Moore, the wife of Labour Party Cabinet Minister Mike Moore, was assaulted last night, in what appears to have been a deliberate political act by campaigners trying to smear the Labour Party. The accused has subsequently laid an assault complaint against Mike Moore.

4The Police Association says the public supports its campaign for more officers.

5In a speech to the American people, United States President Ronald Reagan has taken full responsibility for the Iran Contra scandal. However, while accepting the blame, he insisted he did not know that funds from Iranian arms sales were being diverted to Nicaraguan rebels.

6An ABC news crew found themselves in the middle of all the action during a mine-sweeping operation in the Persian Gulf today.

7United Building Society today dropped interest rates on home mortgages by 1.5%. There are also hints that rates could drop even further in the next few weeks.

8Campaign Countdown - Leader Interview Interview with the leader of the Labour Party, Prime Minister David Lange about the election campaign.

9Campaign Countdown The biggest issue of this election campaign has been the economy. Who is the party best placed to reform the economy?

10Worldwatch In a speech to the American people, United States President Ronald Reagan has taken full responsibility for the Iran Contra scandal. However, while accepting the blame, he insisted he did not know that funds from Iranian arms sales were being diverted to Nicaraguan rebels. Excerpts from the President's address.

11Worldwatch The United Kingdom has labelled the the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf a 'war zone' and is preparing to send mine sweepers into the region.

12Worldwatch The Greek navy is about to take possession of ts latest ship - a replica of a 2500 year old Trireme, an ancient oar-driven warship powered by about 170 oarsmen.

13Worldwatch The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is celebrating five years of buoyancy. Who is making all the money, and why?

14Worldwatch This year the world's population will reach five billion - the level at which experts believe the population will outstrip global food supplies. While most developed countries are concerned about declining populations, the revers is true in most Third World (developing) countries. What are the chances of bringing the current population explosion under control?