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0700 NEWS BOSNIA - Muslim leader Alija Izetbegovic elected first post-war head of state, will be joined in 3 member presidency by Bosnian Serb Momcilo Krajisnik and Croat Kresimir Zubak. I/v with correspondent Jim Fish. NGAI TAHU moves to reassure public that access to public land won't be compromised by any settlement it makes with Crown. Comment from Treaty Negotiations minister Doug Graham, Eugenie Sage and Kevin Smith of Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society. (Claire Silvester); i/v with Ngai Tahu negotiator Sir Tipene O'Regan. N.Z. DOLLAR reaches 8 year high against US dollar, reducing fears it could weaken in lead up to MMP election. Consumers Inst head David Russell says consumers not reaping retail benefits of stronger dollar. Comment also from Neil Martin of L V Martin, and Greg Ball, Citibank analyst. (Stephen Hewson); Infometrics economist Gareth Morgan disagrees with view that consumers not benefitting from strong dollar - he's i/ved. (Mng Rpt) illegible HOSTAGE drama ends - police rush and overpower ivan gavran who's taken former girlfriend hostage in hospital by tying himself to traction equipment at her bed. She's being treated for a broken neck. I/v with ABC journalist Tony Carr. (Mng Rpt)
0730 NEWS/WEATHER/SPORTS LABOUR MP MIKE MOORE decides to accept ministerial position if Labour forms coalition after election. NZ First also offered him trade and industry post in any govt it may be able to form. Comment from Helen Clark and Winston Peters. (Janice Rodenburg); why has Mike Moore now so clearly aligned himself with Clark-led Labour Party? He's i/ved. (Mng Rpt) N.Z. POST DISPUTE involving posties continues to disrupt mail deliveries in CH and WN. Dispute involves clash between rival unions over negotiated settlement. NZ Post using all available staff to deliver mail. Comment from NZ Post public relations manager Catherine Sands, Engineering Union head Rex Jones, and Michael Gilchrist, Postal Workers' Union. (Nick Hirst); live i/v with union advocate Terry Devlin about situation in CH mail room. NOSE STUDS - AK Univ law lecturer Bill Hodge says Woolworths employees who want to keep wearin nose studs against employers' wishes likely to lose if case goes to court, says ECA entitles employer to control appearance of any employee in contact with public. (Corinne Ambler); National Distribution Union concerned about wider implications for workers' freedoms. Live i/v with industrial officer Carol Beaumont. FINANCE - money markets latest with David Jones.
0800 NEWS/WEATHER LABOUR MP MIKE MOORE decision to accept ministerial position if Labour forms coalition after election likely to boost party's election chances. Live i/v with Political editor Karen Fisher. BOSNIA - presidential election results discussed live with Prof Martin McCauley London School of Slavonic and European studies. PAPERS/ASPAC HEADLINES ENVIRONMENT - environmental groups give Alliance and Labour top marks for policies. ECO spokesperson Cath Wallace i/ved live. ELECTORATE PROFILE - Wellington Central, arguable the most politically aware seat in country. Comment from sitting United MP Pauline Gardiner, National candidate Mark THomas, Labour's Alick Shaw, ACT's Richard Prebble, and Alliance's Dana Gendinning. (Kathryn Street)
0830 NEWS/SPORTS AIR N.Z. gets go-ahead from Australian govt to buy half stake in Ansett, but there are conditions. Live i/v with Economics correspondent Bronwen Evans. WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE DAY - 103 years since NZ women got the vote. How are the political parties wooing women voters in 1996? Comment from Alliance's Phillida illegible, NZ First's Ann Batten, Labour leader Helen Clark, and PM's wife Joan Bolger. (Clare Pasley) TONGA - "Times of Tonga" deputy editor Filokalafi Akau'ola, AK-based editor Kalafi Moala and politician Akilisi Pohiva accused of libelling Parliament after newspaper published motion tabled in House by Pohiva which sought to impeach Justice minister Tevita Tupou. All 3 to appear before Parliament today. I/v with correspondent Ingrid Leary. (Mng Rpt) POPE JOHN PAUL to arrive in France today, amid fears about his health and security. I/v with correspondent Lynne Terry. FRUIT AND VEG REPORT with Jack Forsythe.