1The arrival of Australian Defence Minister Kim Beazley in Wellington this evening heralds urgent meetings for the Government regarding its new defence policy.

2More earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty today, and the state of emergency remains in force tonight. Relief agencies are assessing the cost of the damage, estimated to be millions of dollars. However, the quake has also caused psychological scars, with many people reluctant to return home to begin the clean-up process.

3A fierce southerly storm is threatening to topple a high rise crane in central Wellington.

4A London court has ruled that 26 LIverpool football (soccer) fans can be extradited to Belgium to face manslaughter charges after the Heysel Stadium riots in May 1985.

5A Danish ship, carrying hundreds of tonnes of explosives, is adrift in the English Channel following a fire on board.

6Sir Robert Muldoon has thrown the Opposition into disarray by contradicting the National Party's acting Leader George Gair on National Party policy on foreign exchange matters. Currently in London, Opposition leader Jim Bolger has been called upon to adjudicate. However, another question has arisen from this public disagreement - which voice speaks for the National Party? Interviews with Sir Robert Muldoon, George Gair and Jim Bolger.

7The response of Civil Defence following the Bay of Plenty earthquakes has been largely praised. However, as recently as two years ago, it was under scrutiny and under-resourced to such an extent that faith in its ability to act in the event of an emergency such as this, was very low. A look back at the chequered history of Civil Defence.

8Opposition leader Jim Bolger is currently in Britain, where he will meet with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher later today, along with other economic leaders. Interview with Jim Bolger about his London visit and what he has been discussing with leaders.

9Worldwatch Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze is currently visiting Australia for what he describes as "frank, intensive talks" with the Australian Government.

10Worldwatch On New York's Wall Street, some businessmen are amassing vast fortunes through the illegal practice of insider trading. Of the fifty people implicated or convicted of insider trading in the past two years, none have been women. Why do some men, with enormous fortunes already, feel such a need to keep making more?

11Worldwatch Tribute to entertainer Danny Kaye, who has died aged 74.

12Worldwatch New White House Chief of Staff Howard Baker moved quickly today to present United States President Ronald Reagan as a leader who is fully involved and in control. A new Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was anmed, and the Soviet initiative on arms control won praise from Reagan.

13Worldwatch ABC Nightline has devoted considerable time to investigating the level of influence United States First Lady Nancy Reagan wields inside the White House? Three separate reports: 1. The love story between Nancy and Ronald Reagan, and her role in his life as his most trusted advisor 2. Interview with two veteran White House reporters who claim Nancy Reagan is overstepping her position by being influential in policy-making decisions 3. Interview with Charles Wick, Director of the United States Information Agency, who denies Nancy Reagan is wielding any undue influence over the President