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0700 NEWS CHOGM gets underway officially this morning, gives NZ opportunity to get anti-nuclear position onto world stage again. Comment from leaders John Major, Mahathir Mohamad, Jim Bolger, Robert Mugabe, Nelson Mandela, and Commonwealth secretary general Chief Emeka Anyaoku. (Janice Rodenburg); live i/v with Political editor Karen Fisher. CHOGM - another day of protests. Demo against British PM's support of French nuclear testing marked by claims from protestors that Māori activists had hi-jacked the event. Comment from Tahitian anti-nuclear activist Oscar Temaru, protestors David Fleming and Sue Bradford, and Supt Brian Rowe. (Adam Hollingworth) NUCLEAR WEAPONS - Attorney General Paul East presents NZ's anti-nuclear statement to World Court, submission one of more than 25 from various countries who want opinion on legality of nuclear weapons. (Wayne Brittenden); live i/v with Mr East. CHOGM - AK commuters facing delays around central city because of opening of conference. Live i/v with Supt Dick Trimble.
0730 NEWS/WEATHER/SPORTS NIGERIA expected to dominate CHOGM. Nigerian campaigners want NZ to expel Nigerian govt delegation, following confirmation of death sentences handed out to 9 activists from Ogoni people. Live i/v with BBC's Lagos correspondent Paul Adams about background to issue. CARTER HOLT HARVEY - Serious Fraud Office launches investigation into CHH, centring on deal described by IRD official John Nash at Cook Islands Tax inquiry as possibly involving fraud. Live i/v with "National Business Review" editor Fran O'Sullivan about that, and about Dr Robin Congreve's evidence to inquiry. DOWNS SYNDROME - maternal serum screening soon to be available in NZ, can detect much greater percentage of Downs Syndrome babies. Northern RHA piloting blood test at AK's National Women's Hospital. Comment from Dr Alistair Roberts, Dr Gary Jackson. (Helen Matterson) CHOGM - live i/v with Political editor Karen Fisher outside Aotea Centre.
0800 NEWS/WEATHER CHOGM - live i/v with Supt Dick Trimble, update on traffic situation in AK. SICKNESS - Alliance releases figures on benefit numbers, which it says shows govt's restructuring and associated unemployment has led to increased illness. Figures show 44,000 more invalid or sickness beneficiaries today than in 1984. Live i/v with economist Brian Easton. CHOGM - small but noisy protest underway at Aotea Centre. Live report from Glenda Wakeham. PAPERS/ASPAC HEADLINES EAST TIMOR - Indonesian govt thwarts attempt by group of international peace activists to visit territory.' "Peace Pilgrimage" included NZ Rev Ann Batten. She's i/ved. (Mng Rpt) CHOGM - police play down criticism of security precautions for leaders' retreat in Queenstown. Hoteliers etc sent letter seeking co-operation including keeping close eye on guests and customers and reporting any suspicious activity. Comment from Police media officer Kay Calder. (Helen Matterson) CRICKET - 3rd test in Cuttack washed out on second day of play. I/v with commentator Brian Waddle re why NZ touring India in monsoon season.
0830 NEWS/SPORTS FRENCH RUGBY - major split leads to manager Andre Herrero quitting only 48 hours before first test against NZ. French test team unhappy with treatment by French Fedn and is boycotting official function. I/v with NZ commentator Graeme Moodie. (Mng Rpt) CHOGM - more on protest outside Aotea Centre. Glenda Wakeham live. PLANNING TRIBUNAL orders groups who unsuccessfully tried to stop Cook Strait fast ferries to pay $30,000 in costs. (Peter Fowler); Jim McMillan, Stop the Wash, comments. (Marguerite Fahy) MISSING CHILD - fears growing for 7 year old CH girl missing overnight from Bromley area after asking her mother if she could play outside. Live i/v with CH reporter Anita Lee. DE GAULLE - 25th anniversary of his death, influence still strong. (Lynne Terry) COMMENT OZ SPOT - live i/v with correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes about week's events across Tasman. CHOGM - return to protest at Aotea Centre. Live report from Glenda Wakeham.