0:00:37 - World news: American airlines flight #587 has crashed in New York; extended coverage and reports from NZ journalists in New York.
Terrorism and the growing world wide fear of flying. comments: Jim Anderton, acting Prime Minister; Michele Roberts, United Travel.
World news: Northern Alliance troops take the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, as the Taleban have flee.
New Zealanders present a collection of written tributes to the U.S. Ambassador in Wellington, sharing their grief after the September 11 terrorist attacks in America.
Alliance party launch a review, effectively gagging its MP’s from talking about New Zealand’s contribution in the war in Afghanistan. comments: Jim Anderton, acting Prime Minister; Bill English, National Leader.
Education Minister is ignoring a key recommendation by a select committee inquiry into reading. interview: Sue Devett, reading teacher; Trevor Mallard, Education Minister; Donna Awatere Huata, Act MP; Professor James Chapman, literacy expert.
Mira a 14 year old lioness from Wellington Zoo, has died after eating drug contaminated meat. interview: Andrew Rissman, Zoo Vet; Karen Thomas, Wellington Zoo director; Tony Zohrab, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF).
Tickets for Lord of the Rings will be on sale in two days.
Robbie Williams arrives in NZ for two concerts in Christchurch. comments: Russel King, motelier; Senior Sergeant Gavin Herridge, Christchurch Police.
Christmas gift packs about to be sent to New Zealand defence forces working around the world.
Sharemarket update/financial report;
Telecom shares up. comments: Theresa Gattung, CEO Telecom; Ian Witters, ASB Securities.
Passions flair as Tariana Turia’s family relationships are aired in parliament. comments in the house: Tony Ryall, National MP; Richard Prebble, ACT Leader; Phillida Bunkle, Alliance MP; Parekura Horomia, Maori Affairs Minister.
Sport: Cricket - One day drawn test results between NZ and Australia; Football Kingz appoint Chris Turner as the new coach; Super 12 Highlanders new line-up. comments: Taine Randell, captain; Laurie Maines, coach; Grant Fox, Blues Assistant Coach; Peter Sloane, coach; Addington trotting cup; Southern Traverse race, day two update. interview: Geoff Hunt, organiser; Sydney Master Tennis Cup; Greg Norman, becomes a Hall of Fame golfing legend.
World News: America at war.
Studio interview: Phil Goff, Foreign Affairs Minister.
continued coverage of the war in Afghanistan; three journalist killed in action.