1Former Prime Minister David Lange and his long-time speech writer Margaret Pope have made their romance public following a blistering attack from Naomi Lange who blames Pope for the end of her 21-year marriage. A look at the toll politics can take on marriages and family life.

2East German police regained control of the Berlin Wall today, but tension remained as a highly charged crowd took their frustrations out on the wall and its guardians. East German leader Ego Krenz rebuked West Germany today, saying his people are not interested in a united Germany, but thousands of East Germans are pouring into West Berlin on day trips, where they are experiencing both the delights and drawbacks of life in a free world.

3The meat industry is bracing itself for further job cuts. Meat processing giants Waitaki and Alliance are expected to announce tomorrow the outcome of talks which could see up to six South Island meat processing plants change hands.

4The Kingitanga (Maori King) movement's most senior kaumatua, Henare Tuwhangai has been flown back to the Waikato for burial at his ancestral home.

5Thousands crammed central Auckland today for the annual Farmers Christmas Parade.