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Justice Minister Geoffrey Palmer has released a census on New Zealand’s prison population in an attempt to find out who is in prison and why at a time when overcrowding is a serious issue. The report reveals nearly half the population are Maori, most have no educational qualifications and had no job prior to their sentence. The reports findings are examined. Speakers: Geoffrey Palmer (Justice Minister), Winston Peters (Opposition Spokesman Maori Affairs).
The wrangle over the rights of Mongrel Mob gang members inside Paremoremo Prison has been the subject of meetings in Wellington in the last 48 hours. Protesters want elders to be able to visit members and have a special committee formed, while prison guards oppose the move and tensions have been high at the prison. Speakers: Tuta Ngarimu (Protest Organiser), Detective Chief Inspector Rex Miller (Hamilton C.I.B.).
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The Supreme Court in Darwin has quashed the convictions of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain. Speaker: Stuart Tipple (Solicitor).
The Paremoremo Support Group says a mediator will be appointed to handle Maori grievances at Paremoremo Prison following a meeting with Geoffrey Palmer. Speaker: Tuta Ngarimu (Paremoremo Support Group).
Bloodshed and controversy have marred the Pope’s pilgrimage to Africa.
Looters have been shot dead in the Jamaican capital Kingston where a curfew has been imposed in the wake of Hurricane Gilbert.
Widespread health service cuts in Wellington were deferred tonight. Speakers: John Ryall (Combined Union Spokesman), Elisabeth Harper (Chairwoman Hospital Board).
An Auckland lawyer, David Hyams, is seeking $12 million compensation for alleged defamation following reports on the so-called “Gang of Twenty” earlier this year.
A decision by the International Swimming Authority to ban a swimsuit made especially for the Olympics has outraged Australian sports officials.
The autobiography of Carmen, the country’s most flamboyant transsexual, has finally hit the streets. Speakers: Carmen (Author), Bob Jones (Friend).
On the share market trading was light but the Barclays Index finished up 14 points.
Worldwatch:
United States Presidential candidates are in Texas. Speakers: Jose De Lara (Pres Hispanic League), Senator Phil Gramm (Republican, Texas), George Bush (Republican Candidate), Michael Dukakis (Democrat Candidate).