1A major fraud squad investigation is underway into the disappearance of up to $7 million from Auckland investment company Kinetic Investment Services and the disappearance of its Director, Mike Eaton.

2The drought on the east coast of the South Island is the worst on record. Today an agricultural weather experts said alternatives to traditional livestock farming should be considered for the region's future.

3The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is about to deal with its first claim for illness caused by passive smoking. South Auckland woman Karalee Squire says she has been forced to endure years of passive smoking in an office environment.

4Auckland merchant banker David Richwhite says New Zealand is on the road to ruin unless the pessimism currently engulfing the country can be lifted.

5The $18 million New Zealand pavilion at Expo '88 in Brisbane has stolen the show. This is expected to bring millions of extra dollars into New Zealand through increased trade and tourism.

6Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) says that over the past 30 years the problem drinkers of New Zealand have become younger, and often have multiple addictions.

7Baton charges and tear gas attacks by riot police in Prague have marred the 70th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia.

8The saving of two trapped Grey Whales in Alaskan ice has proven that East-West cooperation.is possible.

9The Soviet Union will launch its first unmanned space shuttle within the next two hours.

10A fierce campaign by anti-abortionists in Europe and the United States has failed to stop the controversial abortion pill RU486 from coming onto the market.

11Daylight savings begin tomorrow morning, but from next year the change is likely to occur on the first Sunday of October, rather than the last. The Government is also considering extending daylight savings two weeks further into March.