EYEWITNESS NEWS. 10/02/1989

News and Current Affairs.

Main Stories:
There was a hint today that Australia may be softening its stance on the ANZAC frigate deal. Speakers: Kim Beazley (Australian Defence Minister), Bob Tizard (Defence Minister), Kevin Hackwell (”Just Defence”).

TVNZ may soon have an extra 700,000 viewers for its Pacific satellite service, with the Fijian Government believed to be keen. A Fijian linkup would be one step in TVNZ’s plan for a major international satellite service covering the Pacific and Asia. Speakers: Julian Mounter (Director General TVNZ), Dr Ahmed Ali (Gen. Manager Fiji Broadcasting Comm.).

This weekend at the Basin Reserve Richard Hadlee takes on Pakistan’s Imran Khan in a battle of cricketing all rounders. A report on the lives of the players behind the headlines. Speakers: Richard Hadlee (NZ Cricketer), Imran Khan (Pakistan Cricketer).

Other Stories:
In a state of the nation speech today the Prime Minister promised a substantial reduction in the Government’s budget deficit. He also urged business to feel more confident about New Zealand’s future and that the Government would do its part by providing stable economic management. Speaker: David Lange (Prime Minister).

Heavy overseas buying today pushed the sharemarket to its highest point since the crash of 1987. Speakers: Paul Nicolson (Buttle Wilson).

200 Waitemata residents called on the Government to run the city in the latest attack on Mayor Tim Shadbolt.

President Bush has delivered a budget aimed at slashing the massive United States deficit.

Election in Jamaica.

Boeing 707 crash in the Azores.

Afghanistan news.