The US says it is ready to discuss its relationship with New Zealand but they will not talk about the nuclear issue or ANZUS. Speaker: Don McKinnion, (Deputy PM)
The latest One Network News Opinion Heylen Poll indicates that more than half of those polled would rather sever ties with the US than allow visits by nuclear armed ships. The government and the PM also took a battering in the poll.
The Navy frigate Southland is about to rendezvous with a distressed Canadian yacht near Raoul Island.
Two Northland men were saved by other fishermen when their vessel sank 20 kms off Parengarenga Harbour.
Winston Peter’s claims that his Ka Awatea Report remains intact after being introduced to Cabinet is being disputed by other Maori leaders who suggest Ka Awatea has been diluted with Cabinet moving it into the mainstream and reducing the financial powers of the new Ministry. Speakers: Rev. Eru Potaka-Dewes (Elder); Whatarangi Winiata, (Maori language board Chmn); Api Mahuika, (Maori Congress Chairman).
Today Education Minister Lockwood Smith spelt out the detail to his changes in the education system. His draft curriculum scraps most internal assessment for core subjects and promotes the learning of a second language. Speakers: Shona Hearn, (PPTA President); Te Whare Turuwhenua, (Kaumatua); Dr Lockwood Smith, (Education Minister)
Good news in the fight against inflation today. Food price rises in the year till April averaged 1.3% the lowest annual increase for 21 years.
A fire broke out in Wellington’s Plaza Hotel this morning. Fire fighters evacuated 2 floors about 530 this morning. The fire was started by a cigarette butt. Speakers: Colin Ward, (Guest); Gareth Hansen, (Night Porter); Winston Peters, (Maori Affairs Minister)
In New Plymouth firefighters fought a blaze in a plumbing and gas fitting suppliers.
The Banglar Mamata leaves for Bangladesh in a few hours with a cargo of relief supplies for Cyclone victims.
Young survivors of the Aramoana massacre traveled to Hawkes Bay today for a holiday courtesy of the local Hastings Lioness Club. Speakers: Julie Holden, Kathy Ellis (Mothers).