1GST and Tax Reforms (Part 2) From October 1st, the Government will introduce new tax reforms, the lynchpin of which will be the introduction of a single new tax called Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST is a 10% value-added tax that will be placed on every purchase or service for which New Zealanders pay. Discussion and viewer talkback with Finance Undersecretary Trevor de Cleene.

2Tanzania has become the fifth Black African nation to pull out of the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games as opposition to Britain's stance on South Africa grows. The other nations are Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda. The Commonwealth Games Federation has bowed to pressure from the Black nations, and banned runner Zola Budd and swimmer Annette Cowley, who were both born in South Africa but had British passports. British Prime MInister Margaret Thatcher, currently visiting Canada, has made it clear that her Government is not about to change its mind in the face of African pressure.

3Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze has arrived in Britain for a three-day visit to discuss arms control proposals.

4Two police officers in Northern Ireland have been suspended following an investigation into reports that police in the province have used excessive force against guerrilla suspects.

5Today marks two years since the Labour Government came to power in New Zealand.

6A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

7GST and Tax Reforms (Part 2) From October 1st, the Government will introduce new tax reforms, the lynchpin of which will be the introduction of a single new tax called Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST is a 10% value-added tax that will be placed on every purchase or service for which New Zealanders pay. Discussion and viewer talkback with Finance Undersecretary Trevor de Cleene.

8A brief listing of the national and international news headlines.

9GST and Tax Reforms (Part 2) From October 1st, the Government will introduce new tax reforms, the lynchpin of which will be the introduction of a single new tax called Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST is a 10% value-added tax that will be placed on every purchase or service for which New Zealanders pay. Discussion and viewer talkback with Finance Undersecretary Trevor de Cleene.

10A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

11The Aryan Congress, a White Power convention in Idaho, has met under the banner of the Aryan Nation Church and announced plans to try to establish a Whites-only Republic in their region. However, concerned at the image this is presenting to the world, hundreds of other locals rallied against bigotry and racism in Idaho.

12Californian residents have been shaken by another sharp earthquake, the second in five days. This has added to the fear that sooner, rather than later, California will be devastated by a major shock.

13Americans are preparing for sweeping changes to United States tax laws in a package of changes due out this week. Much of the focus is on tax loopholes, but a major loophole that looks like it might remain is tax deductions on interest paid on home mortgages.

14A giant nine metre tall ice cream soda has been created for charity in Texas.

15The humble and iconic British red telephone box is to gradually disappear from the landscape.