1Most benefits will be replaced if a Task-force's recommendations for welfare reform are accepted by the Government. A look at the radical changes being proposed for the social welfare system.

2The Combined State Unions (CSU) are calling for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister David Lange after sweeping legislation, designed to create a new kind of public servant, was introduced to Parliament last night.

3United States President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev have agreed to measure nuclear explosions at each other's test sites. However, any further concessions during the Washington Summit now appear unlikely. However, Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife are managing to charm the American people during their visit and win over United States public opinion.

4Hamilton liver transplant patient Regan Chibnall is said to be "reasonably stable but critically ill" following his surgery in Brisbane.

5Tourism Minister Phil Goff says Air New Zealand should put the Erebus disaster behind them and resume scenic flights over Antarctica.

6Four survivors from yesterdays Hercules plane crash in the Antarctic will arrive in Christchurch tonight for hospital treatment.

7After 64 days of hearings, the Cervical Cancer Inquiry in Auckland has been adjourned. Judge Sylvia Cartwright will hear closing submissions in January before she makes her report.

8A last minute attempt to prevent the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior has failed.

9Potentially lethal crossbows, sold in some toy shops and sports stores, were banned by the Government today.

10Police have begun placing bogus newspaper advertisements advertising goods for sale, in an effort to catch buglers. However, today the newspaper inadvertently printed too much information, revealing that it was all a trap.

11Five police detectives accused of kidnapping Rastafarian Dickie Maxwell in Ruatoria earlier this year were today said to be themselves victims of a conspiracy.

12The Electricity Corporation (Electricorp) wants the Government to clarify some aspects of the historic Treaty of Waitangi State Enterprises Bill in regard to the transfer of water rights.

13Fiji's new Cabinet has been sworn in today. However, the Bavadra Coalition Government ousted by the coup says they will continue to fight.

14New Zealand has received a plea for military help from the remote Rotuma Island, a Kingdom which is officially part of Fiji. They want New Zealand support to protect them from a "Fijian invasion".