Police are still hunting for escaped prisoner Dean Wickliffe. A District Court Judge will carry out a full independent inquiry into Wickliffe’s escape from Paremoremo Prison.
The cold snap that has reeked havoc for the last twenty four hours is passing faster than first predicted. Speaker: Sgt Dave Billmore, (Waiouru Military Camp)
The RSA has added its weight to criticisms to cuts of benefits and pensions. The Association is not happy with the decision not to increase war pensions and is alarmed at proposed cuts to the GRI. Speaker: Alan Johnston, (RSA Dominion President); Warren Cooper, (Defence Minister).
Charges may yet be laid over the controversial ‘ghost busters restart scheme’. The Labour Department today admitted a mistake was made by someone in approving the Hamilton based scheme but it won’t say who was responsible.
An Auckland Court heard allegations of an organised trade in Thai women for prostitution today. A 42 year old man in charged with selling a 26 year old Thai women to an under cover policeman last March.
A Greymouth couple and their dog were air lifted off Mt Adams, in the Southern Alps, this morning. The man had broken his ankle.
The question of when to renew sporting ties with South Africa remains answered. The time maybe closer but it is not here yet according to visiting black rugby leader Rev Arnold Stofile. Speakers: Rev Arnold Stofile, (Black Rugby Leader); Eddie Tonks, (NZ Rugby Union Chairman); Peter McDermott, (NZ Cricket Chairman).
The earthquake which effected central New Zealand last night was caused by movement in the Pacific plate according to experts. The quake measuring 5.6 was centered off Wanganui.
Musicians protested changes at Radio New Zealand’s Auckland studio for classical music. It is feared the studio will be closed due to cost cutting. RNZ say the studio will continue to function although under a different staffing system.
Ten writers have been short listed for the annual Goodman Fielder Wattie Book Awards but they have an anxious 6 week wait before the winner is announced. Speaker: Brian Philips, (Chief Judge).
Agenda - The prime minister is to meet superannuitants on Friday to discuss the Guaranteed Retirement Income Scheme, the same day National’s Caucus meets to discuss GRI. Lately there seems to have been a softening in the government’s approach to the budget.
THE TAITE GALLERY - A look at Tracie Spencer, who is tasting success in the world of pop music. Speakers: Tracie Spencer, (Pop Star); Teresa Spencer, (Mother).
Police near Maketu, in the Bay of Plenty, may have spotted prison escaper Dean Wickliffe.