1The Washington Summit has ended with no agreement on major issues, but some optimism that this is obtainable in the future. Earlier today, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev delighted crowds with a casual walkabout in Washington DC.

2There is growing criticism of the Government's State Sector Bill, which would change the face of public service employees.

3Some welfare groups are concerned at a Government Task Force's proposals for radical reform of social welfare benefits. They are especially concerned at proposals to limit benefits to those over 18.

4The judge in the Erebus court case in Washington DC has retired to consider his verdict. He is expected to announce his decision within three months.

5The four injured survivors of a United States Hercules crash in Antarctica earlier this week are tonight recovering in Christchurch Hospital, after being transported on a New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Hercules.

6Five regional Harbour Boards want a Government investigation into the New Zealand Meat Board. They are outraged at the apparent monopoly of certain ports for meat exports.

7Heart Transplant patient Brian Lindsay took his first shower today, following his surgery ten days ago.

8Hamilton liver patient, two year old Regan Chibnall remains in a critical but stable condition in Brisbane Children's Hospital.

9Gisborne's Crown Solicitor resigned today in order to give evidence on behalf of the five police detectives accused of kidnapping Rastafarian Dickie Maxwell while investigating the Ruatoria arson case.

10Dennis Quinn, one of Australia's most wanted criminals, appeared in court in Hamilton today for an extradition hearing.

11A helicopter was used in a daylight escape from a maximum security prison in England today.

12Australia will send navy divers to help clear mines in the Persian Gulf.