NIGHTLINE. 04/06/1991

Government back benches have had a briefing on budget plans for the pension but they are not happy and some are still threatening to vote against any cut back attempt. Speakers: Roger Sowry, Michael Laws, Christine Fletcher, (National MPs).

The Rugby Union has launched an investigation after a school rugby match between St Kents and Mt Roskill turned into an all in brawl. Speakers: Jim McDougall, (Secondary School RFU Chairman); John Graham, (Auckland Grammar Headmaster), Nigel Toy, (St Kentigern Headmaster).

The local residents, living near Kingseat Hospital, called a meeting to discuss security at the psychiatric hospital.

DSIR engineer Peter Harding is safely aboard a US Navy Hercules tonight on his way to Christchurch. He became ill, while working at Scott Base in the Antarctic. It’s the first mid winter landing on the ice in twenty five years.

Radio New Zealand is to shed 50 jobs from the news, the Concert Programme and National Radio. The cuts are being attributed to a cut in funding from the broadcasting fee.

An air freight link has been established with the Chatham Islands worth 10 million dollars a year.

The countries top 11 year old BMX riders are preparing for a series with Australia, in Australia, later this week.