1Operation Clover, a police operation on both sides of Cook Strait, has netted a huge haul of drugs and resulted in the arrest of dozens of people on drugs charges.

2A tentative peace between rival gangs in Perth appears to be holding, despite the Australian-based Mongrel Mob members earning the ire of their fellow gang members in New Zealand.

3The Quigley Report in restructuring the police has drawn considerable criticism today from experts who believe it is unrealistic.

4Businessman Sir Ron Brierley today accused the Government of "losing its way" in the management of financial affairs and damaging New Zealand's international business reputation.

5An angry confrontation took place at the Port of Tauranga today between logging contractors and striking wharfies.

6Accusations of cronyism and corruption were levelled at the Government in Parliament today over $2 million worth of publicity contracts allegedly given to a public relations (PR) firm run by Labour Party activists.

7United States and Soviet leaders are preparing for their Summit in Malta this weekend. United States President George Bush has ruled out arms control agreements, but the issue of nuclear-powered ships in Malta is being given attention.

8Olympic gymnast Nadia Comăneci has defected from Romania and asked for asylum in Hungary.

9The Parisian foundation garment industry is celebrating 100 years since the brassiere (bra) was first created, rendering the hated corset redundant.