1United States President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko have held an historic meeting at the White House.

2Prime Minister David Lange has spelled out his personal opposition to nuclear arms during his trip to London. He also spoke of his intent to try to persuade the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRFU) not to hold an All Black tour of South Africa next year.

3Prime Minister David Lange has confirmed that Joe Walding will be New Zealand's next High Commissioner to London.

4The Government is preparing to take action to protect civil rights by introducing a Bill of Rights to Parliament early next year. In a separate move, New Zealanders will also be granted the right to appeal to the International Human Rights Committee of the United Nations (UNHCR).

5Auckland Police are investigating suggestions that the burning of a Tongan church building this morning may be connected with a feud between street gangs.

6The Northland Forest Park has been officially opened this afternoon by Forestry Minister Koro Wetere.

7British Police say Rotherham today saw the worst violence so far in the 28-week coal miners' strike.

8The conflict in Afghanistan has again spilled over the border into Pakistan. Officials say an Afghan plane has bombed a Pakistani border village, killing 32 people and injuring around 50.

9Mozambique has been celebrating nine years of independence from Portugal, however behind all the flag waving and military parades, the former colony is facing a crisis.

10In three North Island communities, traffic officers are trialing a new set of emergency lights atop their patrol cars. These ones replace the traditional red lights with red and blue lights.