1The Government announced it's economic package this afternoon. Much of it had been predicted, and it contained few surprises. All of Telecom will be sold off. Reaction from both the left and the right has thus far been lukewarm. Will today's package inspire confidence in the economy?

2Opposition MP Ruth Richardson has accused Auckland Central MP Richard Prebble of protecting his immigration consultant mate from being investigated over shady dealings.

3Ministry of Fisheries officials have cracked a major paua poaching ring.

4East German voters have signaled that they want quick reunification with West Germany, but the victorious Conservative Alliance has not been able to get the support needed by the second largest political party, the Social Democrats. Analysis of the implications of a reunited Germany - what will this mean for refugees, the German economy, Constitutional changes and security matters?

5Tension is high between the Soviet Union and the rebellious Baltic republic of Lithuania, which has declared itself independent.

6Two of the New Zealand children who survived an horrific murder-suicide in Western Australia last week, are being protected from their father Gary McQuillan.

7A window smashing spree by an axe-wielding youth left the main street of Petone in a sea of glass last night.

8New Zealand Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nikki Jenkins is to compete in Moscow against some of the world's best gymnasts.