News and Current Affairs.
Main Stories:
The new Housing Minister, Helen Clark, gives her first interview as minister and has poured water on reports suggesting a market approach for the Housing Corporation. Speaker: Helen Clarke (Minister of Housing).
Conservationists, farmers, recreation groups and Maori still have concerns about the transfer of Crown land to State Owned Corporations. Speaker: Ewen Cameron (Botanist), Dr Hugh Barr (Federated Mountain Clubs).
Research is being undertaken on the oyster and lobster beds in the Fouveaux Strait and Otago coast. Speaker: Bob Street (Fisheries Researcher).
Observers in Queensland are expecting an earlier end to Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s reign as Premier, while his wife, Florence Bjelke-Petersen, will probably retire at the same time. Speakers: Russ Hinze (Queensland Politician), Florence Bjelke-Petersen (Queensland Senator), Bob Hawke (Australian Prime Minister), Nev Warburton (Labor Leader), Sir William Knox (Liberal Leader).
Other Stories:
Iran has vowed revenge for the latest American attack on its forces in the Gulf.
Daniel Ortega, Nicaraguan President, has told the United Nations his country will comply with the Central American peace plan for his country. United States delegates walked out during his speech. Speakers: Vernon Walter, (US Ambassador to the UN).
In Britain the door is now open for survivors and families of the Zeebrugge Ferry disaster to start criminal proceedings after an inquest court found unlawful killing.
In Sri Lanka Indian troops have gone on the offensive against Tamil militants following the deaths of 160 people in the past three days. Terrorist attacks continue.
Fiji’s new regime is to turn to Asia to build military, trade and diplomatic ties. Meanwhile only one Indian may end up in the new Fiji government ministry.
Five detectives will face trial on charges of kidnapping, assault and trying to pervert justice after the Ruatoria arson depositions wound up in Gisborne today.
Hobson MP Ross Meurant refused a face to face meeting today with one of the 16 activists he accused of working to overthrow the Government. Speakers: Eddie McLeod, Ross Meurant.
The Auckland Harbour Board has chosen a company to undertake a $200 million project at Princess Wharf.
The share market took another hammering today, falling 200 points in a week.
Worldwatch:
President Reagan has made more demands of Nicuragua, but the Nicuraguan President has warned he won’t stick to the proposed peace treaty if the United States continues to support the Contra fighters. Speakers: Ronald Reagan (United States President), Daniel Ortega (Nicuraguan President).
Jim and Tammy Bakker, American Television Evangelicals, are poised to make a comeback at their PTL ministry. Speakers: Rev Jerry Fallwell, Jim Bakker, George Trakas (Association of PTL Partners)
The search is on for the Loch Ness monster. Speakers: Adrian Shine (Operation Deepscan Leader).
The plight of America’s homeless youth is examined. Speakers: Father Mark Janus (Homeless Youths Expert), Dr James Kennedy (Covenant House Physician), David Wright (Fmr Covenant House Worker).