1Justice Peter Mahon's "orchestrated litany of lies" remark was quoted in a Washington DC court today by an American lawyer acting on behalf of the United States Navy controllers, as a reason why Mahon's Erebus Report should not be used as evidence.

2United States President Ronald Reagan has come under fierce attack by some of his conservative allies over next week's planned arms treaty (INF) with the Soviet Union. The signing of the INF will only be part of the Washington Summit, which will touch on other sensitive areas of discussion.

3The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has voted again favour of a New Zealand motion calling for independence for New Caledonia.

4The bombed Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior came into port for the last time today when it was towed into Whangaroa Harbour to an official Maori welcome.

5A married couple from Whangarei appeared in court today in connection with a major drug operating ring.

6Dennis Quinn, one of Australia's most wanted criminals, has been re-captured in an early morning raid in Hamilton.

7A private aerial search for the missing Napier trawler Deep Sea II is being scaled down, after no sign of the vessel or any of its three crew members.

8Paparoa National Park was officially opened on the West Coast today.

9Brian Lindsay, New Zealand first heart transplant recipient, has had his first exercise today at Greenlane Hospital.

10The King and Queen of Belgium visited the Hoani Waititi Marae in West Auckland today.

11Pacific Island elders are concerned that some of their community are being misled when seeking loans or credit, because of language difficulties. The Consumers' Institute cites an example of a Tokelauan man who signed an English document that differed substantially from the translation he was given.

12New Zealand has become an important source of information for scientists looking into how the earth was made. The search for clues attracted participants at his week's National Geological Conference.