Checkpoint. 1989-01-25

Episode of news and current affairs programme 'Checkpoint' from 25 January 1989.
Presented by Bronwen Evans.
Robert Taylor reads the day’s news headlines prior to the Checkpoint stories.

The NZ dollar is displaying remarkable stability given what seems to be a concerted campaign by the Government to talk down the currency and interest rates.
Report by Bronwen Evans
David Lange, Prime Minister
Bill Kermode, Treasury Trading Manager, DFC

Nearly 30,000 Ratana followers are gathered today for annual celebrations at Ratana Pa, south of Wanganui proving that the movement is not a spent political force.
Report by Philip Whaanga
Ranginui Walker, Auckland University Māori Studies Lecturer

In August it will be 30 years since the Hawaiian Islands became the 50th state of America.
Report by Jenny Davies
Haunani Kay Transk, Professor of Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawaii

NSW Premier Nick Greiner has had the embarrassing experience of having to accept the resignation of one of his senior ministers for failing to fully disclose his business interests.
Report by Janice Aplin
Premier Nick Greiner
Matt Singleton, Minister
Dr. Elaine Thompson, Political Commentator, University of NSW

Bronwen Evans concludes the programme and Robert Taylor wraps up with the day’s financial news.