1The Labour electorate of Otara has made political history by selecting Samoan-born Phillip Field as its candidate for the 1990 election.

2Reports are coming in of a rebel attack on a luxury hotel in San Salvador, where a number of hostages are understood to be being held.

3Reform is on the horizon for hardline Czechoslovakia, with the Prime Minister heeding the demands of protesters and promising changes to the Government. Meanwhile, East German leader Ego Krenz has postponed indefinitely his trip to Czechoslovakia as he comes under increased pressure for reform at home.

4A number of American entrepreneurs have found a way to cash in on the crumbling Berlin Wall.

5Queen Elizabeth II opened the British Parliament today. It was an historic occasion, being the first time television cameras were allowed into the House of Commons to televise debates.

6An American woman, thought to be the oldest woman in the person, is today celebrating her 115th birthday.

7The Fire Service Bravery Award is to be awarded today to neighbours and staff who helped rescue pensioners from the Terwindle Rest Home in Herne Bay four months ago.

8Dame Sylvia Cartwright, the judge who headed the National Women's Hospital Cervical Cancer Inquiry, has been honoured for Services to Women. Business magnate Sir Robert (Bob) Jones has also been knighted for Services to Business Management and for his active support of welfare, educational, sporting and community groups.

9Top corporate lawyer David Schnauer has called for a cooling off period before New Zealand's company and security laws are reformed.

10Trendsetting British artist David Hockney has discovered a whole new way of taking art to the people. He is using the latest in business technology - the fax machine - to send his exhibitions around the world.