1Political sources in Wellington are predicting that tomorrow Prime Minister David Lange will make a major economic statement.

2A bus crash near Mount Cook today has killed one woman and injured fifteen other Australian tourists.

3Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen is facing a major revolt from within his own party.

4The United States and the Soviet Union have shaken hands on an agreement which will eradicate medium range nuclear missiles worldwide. However, some hard-line Republican Senators are expressing concerns about the terms of the agreement.

5There is still no end in sight to the rioting by Cuban inmates at two prisons in the United States. The prisoners are rioting against plans to deport them back to Cuba.

6British Intelligence sources have confirmed that the Irish Republican Army (IRA) has been supplied with four shiploads of sophisticated weapons by Libya. Meanwhile, the massive search for arms and explosives continues on both sides of the Irish border.

7The Government plans to crack down on illegal gaming machines by bringing in a strict licensing system.

8The funeral of rescue pilot Peter Button was held in Wellington today.

9The United States and the Soviet Union have shaken hands on an agreement which will eradicate medium range nuclear missiles worldwide. The issue of verification had delayed the agreement while both sides discussed how they could ensure the other did not cheat.

10Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen is facing a major revolt from within his own party. it seems almost certain that the party will sack him. Excerpts from an exclusive interview Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen gave to Channel Nine Australia.

11The Government has promised its economic restructuring will lead to real job growth in at least three areas - fishing, horticulture and tourism. Horticulture is a rural growth industry. But is the growth matched by job creation?

12Worldwatch The United States and the Soviet Union have shaken hands on an agreement which will eradicate medium range nuclear missiles worldwide. The issue of verification had delayed the agreement while both sides discussed how they could ensure the other did not cheat. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has allowed the Soviets to enter American missile bases in the United Kingdom to supervise the dismantling.

13Worldwatch A woman who lost her son, daughter and grandson in last week's King's Cross Station fire will sue London Regional Transport along with the family of a seriously injured police offer. Today, the Inquiry head, Desmond Fennell QC visited the scene of the fire which claimed thirty lives. The fireman who was killed in the fire has been posthumously nominated for a George Cross.

14Worldwatch Britain has announced a plan to monitor North Sea pollution using light aircraft equipped with radar to catch ships illegally dumping oil. Today, the Prince of Wales added his voice to the growing concern.

15Worldwatch Profile of Garry Kasparov, Soviet-born chess master who became the world chess champion in 1985.