1Prime Minister Elect Jim Bolger is considering the make up of his new Cabinet this evening. He will name it later this week, or early next week. A look at some of his possible choices.

2One of the biggest challenges facing the incoming government is rising unemployment. Over 200,000 New Zealanders are now classified as either 'unemployed' or 'jobless'.

3Environmentalists are claiming victory over Electricorp tonight. Electricorp has been instructed to replace the water they have been diverting from the Whanganui River for power generation and to reduce the diversion in future. However, Electricorp says that will cost millions of dollars.

4The United States Army has admitted design flaws in its chemical weapons incinerator at Johnston Atoll.

5Samoans are participating in a national referendum which could remove the vote from being just the domain of chiefs, and extend it to all adults.

6Iraqi dictator has released all 267 French hostages today amid reports that he will release all foreign hostages if France and the Soviet Union commit themselves to a peaceful solution to the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait. United States Secretary of State James Baker has warned that the United States will use force if Iraq does not leave Kuwait.

7European leaders met this weekend and refused to even discuss the possibility of cutting subsidies to their farmers. However, they will have little choice if the forthcoming GATT talks are to bring about trade peace.

8The jury and the accused in the Swedish backpacker double murder trial were taken back to the spot on the Coromandel Peninsular where the Crown alleges David Wayne Tamihere sexually tortured and murdered Sven Höglin and Heidi Paakkonen.

9Agenda Profile of four new members of the Government and a look at the issues that matter to them.

10Agenda What now for ousted Labour Cabinet Ministers? What employment opportunities are available to them?

11The Nineties Deterrent insurance is a new scheme to fight crime. Staffed by former gang members and unemployed people, its aim is to prevent burglary and recover stolen goods. But police fear it could become a protection racket and they are warning potential customers to be wary.