1Every major city in New Zealand is expected to be without fire protection for two-hour periods from next Tuesday, thanks to industrial action by fire fighters regarding their unresolved pay claim.

2The Opposition launched a nationwide campaign today, aimed at discrediting the Government's economic policies in the run-up to this year's election.

3It has been revealed that key witnesses to the Dean Inquiry into the Maori loans affair gave conflicting evidence on how much Maori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere knew about the loan. A full transcript of the inquiry has now been released.

4Thousands of Wellingtonians thronged the city's inner streets to welcome home the New Zealand America's Cup Challenge syndicate and the crew of KZ7 today.

5For the second day in a row, United Nations (UN) relief workers have been prevented from getting food and medical supplies to starving Palestinian refugees in West Beirut.

6A demonstration in Moscow on behalf of a jailed Jewish dissident was violently broken up today by security agents.

7Loyalists from Northern Ireland delivered a 400,000 signature petition to Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace today, calling on a referendum on the Anglo-Irish Accord.

8Headline News 1. Cavaliers rugby team discussed by New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRFU) 2. Coal Corporation may buy Strongman mine from the Government 3, INternal Affairs Minister Peter Tapsell is calling for more support for the New Zealand film industry

9The Opposition launched a nationwide campaign today, aimed at discrediting the Government's economic policies in the run-up to this year's election. Interview with Opposition leader Jim Bolger.

10It has been revealed that an American scientists carried out genetic engineering (GE) experiments in New Zealand because they are banned in his own country. GE has some enormous potential rewards, but also serious risks that are not fully understood. Is GE going to be the saviour of farmers in New Zealand or an environmental disaster?

11Some of the world's top heart specialists have warned that New Zealanders are eating their way into an early grave

12Worldwatch For the second day in a row, United Nations (UN) relief workers have been prevented from getting food and medical supplies to starving Palestinian refugees in West Beirut. A look at the plight of Palestinians forced into refugee camps in Lebanon.

13Worldwatch The United States stepping up a public relations (PR) campaign, aimed at persuading people that the United States will take action if any American hostage is harmed in Lebanon.

14Worldwatch There have been revelations about a newly developed 'slush fund' to help the Nicaraguan Contras fighting against the Sandinista Government. A look at the impact of the Nicaraguan conflict on the people and the economy.

15A demonstration in Moscow on behalf of a jailed Jewish dissident was violently broken up today by security agents.

16The Japanese are managing to make a fortune from golf.