1Unemployment Two years ago, David Lange promised that Labour would address the problem of unemployment in New Zealand by creating thousands of new jobs during its term in office. Unemployment was a major election issue at the time with 65,000 New Zealanders registered as unemployed. At the same time this year the figure was 57,500. During the past two years the Government has begun restructuring the economy as well as the temporary employment and job training schemes. Critics say these programmes have done little to create long-term job opportunities, to help school leavers gain employment, or get women back into the workforce. But are others, such as employers, also to blame for the lack of job opportunities? Discussion and viewer talkback with Jane Stevens, from the Unemployed Workers' Union.

2India has not yet announced whether it will pull out of the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, but has indicated that it will follow frontline Black African States if they decide to boycott. So far, five African countries have withdrawn from the Games in protest at Britain's refusal to impose economic sanctions on South Africa. Commonwealth Secretary General Sir Sonny Ramphal has asked British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to reconsider her stance on sanctions in order to save the Games.

3Ireland has blocked the first attempt by European (EEC) Agriculture MInisters to reach an agreement on the level of New Zealand butter exports to Britain over the next two years.

4Pop star Boy George's doctor has criticised police for arresting the singer, saying it could deter other drug users from seeking treatment for their addictions.

5The United States Government has launched a secret offensive against cocaine production in South America.

6A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

7The Government is establishing a new Economic Development Commission (EDC) which will aim to increase public scrutiny and understanding of economic policy and to advise on ways of increasing growth.

8Unemployment Two years ago, David Lange promised that Labour would address the problem of unemployment in New Zealand by creating thousands of new jobs during its term in office. Unemployment was a major election issue at the time with 65,000 New Zealanders registered as unemployed. At the same time this year the figure was 57,500. During the past two years the Government has begun restructuring the economy as well as the temporary employment and job training schemes. Critics say these programmes have done little to create long-term job opportunities, to help school leavers gain employment, or get women back into the workforce. But are others, such as employers, also to blame for the lack of job opportunities? Discussion and viewer talkback with Jane Stephens, from the Unemployed Workers' Union.

9A brief listing of the national and international news headlines.

10Unemployment Two years ago, David Lange promised that Labour would address the problem of unemployment in New Zealand by creating thousands of new jobs during its term in office. Unemployment was a major election issue at the time with 65,000 New Zealanders registered as unemployed. At the same time this year the figure was 57,500. During the past two years the Government has begun restructuring the economy as well as the temporary employment and job training schemes. Critics say these programmes have done little to create long-term job opportunities, to help school leavers gain employment, or get women back into the workforce. But are others, such as employers, also to blame for the lack of job opportunities? Discussion and viewer talkback with Jane Stephens, from the Unemployed Workers' Union.

11A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

12Botswana, Gambia and Swaziland have said they will definitely be sending their athletes to Edinburgh to compete in the Commonwealth Games.

13The British press are speculating that Queen Elizabeth II could be heading for a constitutional clash with British Prime MInister Margaret Thatcher over Britain's policy on South Africa. There are rumours that the Queen may intervene to persuade Parliament to impose sanctions on South Africa in order to preserve the Commonwealth.

14Right-wing groups in South Africa are dismayed that the United States has appointed Robert Brown, a Black man from North Carolina, as the next United States Ambassador to Pretoria.

15Debate continues on the United States over the Reagan Administration's provision of aid to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua. President Ronald Reagan is now purported to be wanting to engage the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to oversee the rebels' actions.

16In an American perspective, this report suggests that the reputation of Australians who like to work hard and play hard is being superseded by an image of a people who certainly like to play hard, but are work shy.

17A lawsuit claiming US$15 million has been lodged against the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) by the family of space shuttle Challenger astronaut Michael Smith.

18The aircraft Rutan Model 76 Voyager has successfully completed a flight lasting 111 hours, as part of the preparations for an attempt to fly the plane around the world non-stop.