1Fire crews are fighting a huge blaze at Avondale College.

2Three Europeans held captive in Lebanon for over two years have been suddenly freed, raising hopes that more may soon also be released.

3Next week's trial of 21 anti-abortion activists is being called a major test case by overseas experts who are providing evidence in their defence.

4A suppression order on some of the evidence in the Karla Cardno murder case was lifted tonight. However, the details are so horrific, Nightline has decided not to release them.

5New Zealand Tonight New Zealand headlines in brief: including; 1. A nurse who worked at the Christchurch rest home Beauden House has testified that medication for residents was sometimes lacking or incorrectly dispensed. 2. An Auckland golfer inadvertently stumbled across a safe stolen by the "Hole in the Wall Gang". 3. There is fresh hope that the Air New Zealand cabin crew dispute could be coming to an end.

6The space shuttle Discovery is expected to blast off in an hour carrying the $1.5 billion Hubble Telescope. It is hoped the telescope will provide humanity with never-before-seen images of deep space.

7World News Tonight World headlines in brief: including; 1. A third ferry fire in four days is baffling British and European authorities. 2. The savage murder of a millionaire couple in Beverly Hills is being blamed on their two surviving teenage sons, Lyle and Eric Menendez. 3. Pepsi has become the people's choice of drink in the Soviet Union.

8Child actors appear to be taking the world by storm, especially when it comes to advertising.

9A Wellington mother wants to offer Hot Cross Buns to children at her local kindergarten but she has been told they are not to be informed of the Easter meaning behind the treat.

10The Los Angeles Zoo gave its orangutans some edible Easter treats.

11There has been a new twist in the hunt for Mystery Witness B in the Peter Plumley-Walker murder case.

12Three veteran cyclists have completed a marathon fundraising ride from Stewart Island to Auckland.