NIGHTLINE. 07/06/1991

Police have spoken to the victim of a shooting in South Auckland. Now they are speaking to another man following this afternoons armed callout in Manurewa. Speaker: Detective Inspector Kelvin McMinn, (Papakura CIB).

The sex industry is blaming the benefit cuts for forcing young women into prostitution. Speakers: Suzie, (Prostitute); Detective Sergeant Phil McAuslin, (Dunedin Police).

Despite the back bench revolt the prime minister says pensions must be targeted in the budget. Asset sales may also be on the agenda. Speaker Jim Bolger, (PM).

In New York State Christchurch women Moana Cole faces a heavy jail term after being found guilty of attacking a US air base. She is due to be sentenced in August.

The Reserve Bank wants to know if New Zealanders want to keep the Queen on our bank notes.

Auckland police are attempting to smash a counterfeit money scam. About a dozen 20 dollar notes have surfaced.

Two men were plucked from the sea by helicopter, on the Hawkes Bay coast, after their yacht became swamped. Speaker: Ray Chapman, (Eyewitness).

Auckland bone marrow recipient Anna Keagan has died aged 17. She had undergone two bone marrow transplants but both had been rejected.

Stan Getz the tenor sax and band leader has died at the age of 64. Getz had been ill for some time with Cancer.

A concert is being held in Auckland playing J S Bach with traditional instruments. Speaker
James Tibble, (Conductor).