1The Federation of Labour (FOL) has called on the Government to stop what it says is an employers' campaign to smash the unions through the courts. This follows two big court cases against unions over industrial disputes. In one, the Ford Motor Company won damages of almost $1.7 million from the Northern Storepersons' Union, and in the other, General Foods (Tip Top Ice Cream Company) is seeking nearly $1 million from the Northern Clerical Workers' Union. Are these part of a concerted strategy to financially cripple unions?

2A robber fired two shotgun blasts in Mount Eden as he escaped with $4500 from a Post Office, and a pistol was fired during an armed robbery of the Te Rapa branch of the ANZ Bank.

3Maori leaders are alarmed at the transfer of Maori land to the new State corporations. Maori Council Chairman, Sir Graham Latimer has called on the Maori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere to put a stop to the move, and Dame Whina Cooper is threatening to lead another march on Parliament.

4The Opposition has claimed that the Government's decision to close all thermal bores near Whakarewarewa was done for political, rather than scientific motives.

5Police have arrested a self-styled religious leader in Philadelphia, who allegedly taunted, starved and sexually abused at least four young women.

6The Federation of Labour (FOL) has called on the Government to stop what it says is an employers' campaign to smash the unions through the courts. This follows two big court cases against unions over industrial disputes. In one, the Ford Motor Company won damages of almost $1.7 million from the Northern Storepersons' Union, and in the other, General Foods (Tip Top Ice Cream Company) is seeking nearly $1 million from the Northern Clerical Workers' Union. Are these part of a concerted strategy to financially cripple unions? Interview with industrial relations commentator Di Billing.

7Maori leaders are alarmed at the transfer of Maori land to the new State corporations. Maori Council Chairman, Sir Graham Latimer has called on the Maori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere to put a stop to the move, and Dame Whina Cooper is threatening to lead another march on Parliament. This item looks specifically at the issue of Ngai Tahu land in the South Island.

8Prime Minister David Lange today marked the 10th anniversary of his election to Parliament. A look back at his ten years in politics followed by a live interview with David Lange.

9Worldwatch The United States Supreme Court has upheld Affirmative Action programmes designed to promote the status of working women. Two reports: 1. A look at the ruling and the case that set the precedent for today's decision 2. Analysis of the relative position of women in the American workforce.

10Worldwatch South African President PW Botha has spelled his Government's policies as they head into a Whites- only election in May, calling for White solidarity to counter political unrest.

11Worldwatch The world's reliance on oil from the Middle East has long given the Strait of Hormuz additional significance. The war between Iran and Iraq has placed oil tankers navigating the Strait at risk for many years. However, in recent days the tension has been heightened by news that Iran has taken delivery of a consignment of new Chinese missiles, said to be more effective against shipping that those previously used. Kuwait has also made it clear it would appreciate an armed American escort for its tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States appears willing to consider such a move.

12Worldwatch The Saudi King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Is currently on an official visit to Britain. A look at the political issues being aired.

13Worldwatch A senior Soviet General today warned Britain and France that they must give up their independent nuclear weapons if the superpowers reach an agreement on arms control. Analysis of Mikhail Gorbachev's changes to the Soviet system and the policy of Glasnost (openness). Will he succeed where others have failed?

14Worldwatch Warsaw Pact countries have concluded a two-day meeting by stressing the need for the superpowers to reach an agreement on medium range missile reduction in Europe. The Soviet Union has dropped its demand for a curb on the American STar Wars space defence initiative. However, the Star Wars SDI remains in the development stage and is running into problems.