1Apartheid in South Africa More than half of the Commonwealth nations have chosen to boycott the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in protest at Britain's refusal to impose economic sanctions on South Africa. While there is confusion over solutions to the problems in South Africa, things are changing in the Republic. Influencing the scope and pace of change is the African National Congress (ANC), a banned political party, now regarded by many as the Government-in-waiting. The ANC wants universal enfranchisement in South Africa, but the means they have employed in trying to achieve that end have often been bloody and violent. They also have Communist sympathisers within their ranks. Despite a current state of emergency imposing stringent restrictions on information coming out of South Africa, a member of the ANC is in studio. Discussion and viewer talkback with Prince Cassock, an ANC youth leader, who works in Zambia with Radio Freedom.

2The 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, plagued by boycotts, opened with a spectacular opening ceremony in Edinburgh. At the last minute, it was decided that Bermuda would compete in the Games.

3Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda has accused Britain and the United States of supporting apartheid in a violent personal attack against British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe.

4A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

5The Duke and Duchess of York, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, are enjoying their honeymoon in the Azores, away from the prying eyes of the world's media.

6Rock singer and humanitarian Bob Geldof has received an honorary Knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace today for his work in raising money for the starving people of Africa. American oil tycoon John Paul Getty also received an honorary Knighthood.

7Apartheid in South Africa More than half of the Commonwealth nations have chosen to boycott the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in protest at Britain's refusal to impose economic sanctions on South Africa. While there is confusion over solutions to the problems in South Africa, things are changing in the Republic. Influencing the scope and pace of change is the African National Congress (ANC), a banned political party, now regarded by many as the Government-in-waiting. The ANC wants universal enfranchisement in South Africa, but the means they have employed in trying to achieve that end have often been bloody and violent. They also have Communist sympathisers within their ranks. Despite a current state of emergency imposing stringent restrictions on information coming out of South Africa, a member of the ANC is in studio. Discussion and viewer talkback with Prince Cassock, an ANC youth leader, who works in Zambia with Radio Freedom.

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

9Apartheid in South Africa More than half of the Commonwealth nations have chosen to boycott the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in protest at Britain's refusal to impose economic sanctions on South Africa. While there is confusion over solutions to the problems in South Africa, things are changing in the Republic. Influencing the scope and pace of change is the African National Congress (ANC), a banned political party, now regarded by many as the Government-in-waiting. The ANC wants universal enfranchisement in South Africa, but the means they have employed in trying to achieve that end have often been bloody and violent. They also have Communist sympathisers within their ranks. Despite a current state of emergency imposing stringent restrictions on information coming out of South Africa, a member of the ANC is in studio. Discussion and viewer talkback with Prince Cassock, an ANC youth leader, who works in Zambia with Radio Freedom.

10A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

11Both the United Kingdom and United States are feeling international pressure for their continued resistance to imposing economic sanctions on South Africa. However, there have been indications that the White House may change its stance.

12The United States has conducted another nuclear test beneath the Nevada Desert.

13The Soviet Union has detailed what it believes was the exact cause of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster three months ago. The report says some workers were carrying out unauthorised experiments, to test power supply to the reactor, ironically to see what would happen in the event of a mishap.

14Law enforcement agencies worldwide say most murderers and their victims know each other. However, in the United States, there is a visible rise of hired assassins, killers for hire who will murder complete strangers for the right price.

15The 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, plagued by boycotts, opened with a spectacular opening ceremony in Edinburgh. A look at New Zealand's medal prospects now that the Games are officially underway. The likelihood of medals has increased somewhat with the withdrawal of so many nations.