1The long drawn-out negotiations over Maori fishing rights have reached a climax, with Prime Minister David Lange confirming the deal announced by the media last week, and announcing that legislation will be introduced to Parliament tomorrow. However, he has also acknowledged that the deal has not met with complete acceptance by Maori.

2The Government is resurrecting the idea of work schemes as a means of tackling rising unemployment, but they will differ from those used in the past.

3The Government is considering an independent arbiter to settle the dispute with France over the Rainbow Warrior saboteurs.

4Drug Squad officers say a tip-off from United States authorities led them to New Zealand's biggest cannabis resin (hashish) seizure at Christchurch Airport.

5A young Southland couple, whose baby won first prize in a national contest, have been waiting six months for their $20,000 prize after the cheque they received bounced.

6Crown Prince Akihito is poised to assume official duties in Japan as his ailing father, Emperor Hirohito lies seriously ill after emergency treatment for digestive problems.

7The South Pacific Forum in Tonga has drawn to a close.

8The controversial film The Last Temptation of Christ has been approved by the Film Censor for New Zealand audiences aged thirteen and over.

9Gloomy predications that the high New Zealand dollar would cause trade to decline have proved unfounded.

10Hokitika residents have united with Reefton residents in opposing cutbacks to hospital services being imposed by the West Coast Hospital Board.

11The Morris Minor celebrates its fortieth birthday this week with no sign of retirement, however, the humble car has switched from utilitarian conveyor of families to cult classic.