News and Current Affairs.
Main Stories:
The dispute between the Public Services Association (PSA) and Electricorp remains deadlocked. The PSA is seeking an injunction to stop Electricorp laying off staff. Colin Hicks, PSA President, is interviewed. Speakers: Dr Rod Deane (Chief Executive, Electricorp), Drew Stein (Marketing Manager, Electricorp), Colin Clark (General Secretary, PSA), Colin Hicks (PSA).
Background on the upcoming December summit between United States President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev which should result in the abolition of intermediate range missiles. Speakers: Ronald Reagan (USA President), Zbigniew Brzezinski (Former National Security Advisor, 1977-8), Jack Kemp (Republican), Pat Robertson (Republican), Pete Du Pont (Republican), General Alexander Haig (Former Secretary of State).
A world peace symposium is being hosted by Otago University in Queenstown. Participants are interviewed. Speakers: Prof. Friedrich von Weizsacker (West Germany), Inga Thorsson (Sweden), Professor Geoffrey Blainey (Australia), Professor Ali Mazrui (Kenya), Dr Jin Jun-Hui (China).
Other Stories:
A full scale search gets under way at first light for a missing aircraft, between New Plymouth and Auckland.
The New Zealand share market slipped today as market leaders fell and the Barclays index was at its lowest point for eighteen months. Speakers: Bruce Parkinson (Finance Advisor).
New Zealand and Australian trade unions have lifted maritime and transport bans imposed against Colonel Rabuka’s military regime in Fiji.
French customs officials say they found surface to air missiles among a huge arms haul off the coast of France.
USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev launched his own book today, describing his reforms as new revolution to save the world from destruction, and criticising aspects of life in the Soviet Union.
The Health Department has gone smoke-free by banning smoking in departmental premises and vehicles.
The Waitangi Tribunal moved to Otago today for further Ngai Tahu claim hearings.
There has been a reconciliation between Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Their trip to Germany was their first together for months.
Worldwatch:
A new era in Chinese politics has begun as Deng Xiaoping stepped down as Chairman of the Chinese Central Advisory Commission, as did a number of other elderly Chinese leaders. Speaker: Ji Chaozhu (Chinese Ambassador).
Nigel Lawson, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, has ensured the BP share issue will go ahead. Speaker: Michael Richardson (NM Rothschild).
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has held a service in Natal in an attempt to end conflict between groups there.
A small Australian company has come up with a course to deal with stress, held in the Queensland outback. Speaker: Allan Keogh (Organiser).
The editorial director of Mills and Boon romance books has been in Australia recently looking for new authors. Speaker: Francis Whitehead (Mills and Boon).