1Prime Minster David Lange has met United States Secretary of State George Shultz in New York today where they discussed New Zealand's ban on nuclear ships but did not manage to resolve their differences.

2Western nations have applauded United States President Ronald Reagan's speech to the United Nations (UN), which was conciliatory towards the Soviet Union.

3Parliament has paid tribute to New Zealand's first native-born Governor General, Sir Denis Blundell, who passed away yesterday while holidaying in Australia.

4The Federation of Labour (FOL) wants a $15 per week wage rise for all workers before Christmas as an addition to any tax relief provided by the upcoming Budget.

5Construction workers at the Clyde Dam have returned to work following the lifting of a 24-hour strike.

6Unemployed Workers Union representative Jane Stevens was arrested in Lower Hutt today after a disturbance at the Department of Labour.

7Redcliffs School has reopened today following its decision to close yesterday because of alleged dog attacks on students. However, evidence is coming to light to suggest that Bruno the Great Dane - now in Police custody - may have been tormented by the schoolchildren over a long period, leading to his biting episodes.

8The main thrust of New Zealand's future energy policy will be away from oil exploration, with emphasis placed on developing the country's coal reserves instead.

9The Customs Department seized a Cessna 340 plane worth $500,000 at Ardmore Airfield today in a clampdown on the widespread practice of avoiding sales tax.

10Minister of Health Dr Michael Bassett has challenged nurses to also become teachers - educating their [patients about healthy living.

11Advertising agents and liquor interests have strongly denied that they are trying to entice reformed alcoholics back to drinking, as suggested by Consumer Affairs Minister, Margaret Shields.

12Five thousand picketers have battled Police for four hours at a mine in Yorkshire, as the British coal miners' strike enters its 29th week.

13Authorities in the Philippines have widened the danger zone around the Mount Mayon volcano to ten kilometres, following a large explosion.

14Television New Zealand (TVNZ) recorded a special programme in Christchurch today to commemorate eight years, and 2,000 episodes of the programme 'Beauty and the Beast'.