News and Current Affairs.
Main Stories:
The findings of a previously unreleased inquiry on orthopaedic services at Whakatane Hospital were released today following the lifting of an injunction. The inuqiry’s results are detailed.
A further 140 post offices may be shut down. The Opposition is calling for a select committee inquiry into post office closures. Speaker: Roger Maxwell (Shadow Postmaster General).
A report on life in the towns and villages in Fiji under the military rule of Colonel Rabuka. Speakers: Rev Tomasi Raikivi (Minister of Social Welfare), Gordon Ryan (National Bank of Fiji), David Ashby (Manufacturers’ Association), Tai Boon Seng (Manager Tourist Resort).
New Zealand hasn’t qualified for the men's or women's Olympic hockey tournaments. The problems facing New Zealand hockey, which won Olympic gold in 1976, are examined. Prof Bruce Penfold (Chairman, Hockey Association), Kevin Towns (National Squad Manager), Ramish Patel (Former NZ Hockey Representative).
Other Stories:
The Barclays index fell more than 150 points and thousands of millions of dollars were wiped off the value of the New Zealand share market, a reaction to last weeks Wall Street losses. It was the worst drop since May, when share prices dropped to an all time low. Speaker: Tim Sneddon (Buttle Wilson Sharebrokers).
Federated Farmers call for an independent inquiry into the way the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is run, following a High Court decision that the ACC cannot apply retrospective levies. Speaker: Peter Blomfield (Meat Industries Association).
Two Auckland teenagers have been bailed after appearing in court today charged with aggravated cruelty against a puppy.
New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji has been recalled for urgent talks. The Government has decided not to renew its sugar agreement with Fiji and to cut aid and military co-operation.
In Australia anti nuclear demonstrators were arrested when they tried to get into the top secret American military base Pine Gap.
Ronald Reagan has decided how to retaliate against Iranian attacks on United States vessels, but will not make his decision public.
Gale force winds and flash floods have hit Wales and Northern England.
Worldwatch:
The continuing conflict between Indian troops and Tamil Tigers in the east of Sri Lanka is examined. Speakers: Rajiv Gandhi (Indian Prime Minister),
The latest from the Iran-Iraq war. Speakers: Ronald Reagan (United States President), Sen Sam Nunn (Chmn Armed Services Cmte), Henry Kissinger (Fmr Secretary of State),
George Shultz, US Secretary of State, is in the Middle East talking to Israeli officials. Palestinian officials boycotted a meeting with him, protesting against what they believe is one-sided American treatment of Middle East issues. Speakers: Saeb Erekat (Professor), George Shultz (Secretary of State).
The search continues for the British hostage Terry Waite. Speaker: John Little (Church of England Official).
A new leader has been named for UNESCO.
“The Digger”, a British satirical and investigative magazine, has just been launched. Speakers: John Mulcahy (Editor), Richard Ingrams (Former Editor, “Priavte Eye”), Peter McKay “Leader Writer, “London Standard”), Sir David Napley (Libel Lawyer), Steve Caplin (Editor, “The Truth”).
A report on the recovery of Jessica McClure, an 18 month old baby who fell down a well. Speakers: Reba McClure (Jessica’s mother), George Bush (Vice-President), Robert O’Donnel (Paramedic).