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0700 NEWS CYPS - DSW promise to improve systems after case in which baby was killed, criticised as too little too late. Social workers, paediatricians, former Children's Commissioner, says mistakes could and should be stopped. (Kiri Coughlan); live i/v with CYPS acting general manager and chief social worker Mike Doolan. MIDDLE EAST SUMMIT - no progress on central issues including controversial tunnel near Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Live i/v with correspondent Martin Walker. 3 FISHERMEN feared drown after fierce storm in south Westland. Wreckage of boat and 3 lifejackets found by searchers. Concern from Maritime Safety Authority over number of fishing boat tragedies this year. Director Russell Kilvington says there are suggestions that economic pressure on industry may be leading fishermen to stay out for longer periods. (Hannah Belcher) PERUVIAN BOEING 757 with 70 people aboard crashes into Pacific Ocean after reporting mechanical problems shortly after take-off from Lima. Live i/v with correspondent Neil Wiese.
0730 NEWS/WEATHER/SPORTS ELECTION CAMPAIGN update with Political editor Karen Fisher. ELECTION CAMPAIGN - Helen Clark increasingly using prospect of NZ having its first female PM as campaign tool to increase pressure on PM Jim Bolger over televised leaders' debate. (Kathryn Street) HIGH COURT TRIAL in Palmerston North aborted for 5th time. Trial arises from attack on man at Mountain Rock festival in 1994. How many times can a trial be abandoned before case can be dismissed? Live i/v with criminal barrister Judith Ablett-Kerr. MORE INDUSTRIAL ACTION LIKELY. Over 2,000 Air NZ ground crew represented by Engineers and Service Workers unions will stop work on Wednesday next week following breakdown of contract negotiations. Labour Dept workers return to work today to discuss further action after some colleagues suspended. (Stephen Hewson) COOK ISLANDS - concern over govt's proposed asset sales. Live i/v with Gill Vaiimene, PSA executive. FINANCE - money markets latest with David Jones.
0800 NEWS/WEATHER CHILD DEATHS - Children's Commissioner's office now faced with investigating more than one a month, despite what Commissioner Laurie O'Reilly says is CYPS improvements in professional training of social workers, risk assessment and improving public awareness of violence. Live i/v with Laurie O'Reilly. MIDDLE EAST SUMMIT fails to resolve key disputes but peace negotiations will resume at crossing point between Israel and Gaza Strip and concentrate on problem of agreed Israeli pull-out from Hebron. I/v with Arab League ambassador to London, Ghayth Armanazi. (Mng Rpt) PAPERS/ASPAC HEADLINES GAUCHER'S DISEASE sufferers pleased at health authority approval for expensive drug Ceradase to treat condition. Those suffering from disease say drug worth every cent - it's the most expensive ever used in NZ. (Claire Silvester); live i/v with 22 year old Charlotte Goodyer, who's been crippled by the disease which causes bone pain and organ damage. About 14 NZers affected. DIVORCE - Centre for Independent Studies calls for dramatic changes to family law, including end to no-fault divorce. Report author Barry Maley says marriage needs to be taken more seriously and this may be helped by option to charge your spouse if s/he asks for divorce for "frivolous or dishonourable reasons". Live i/v with Barry maley and family lawyer Jan Clark.
0830 NEWS/SPORTS ELECTION ISSUE - Superannuation. Comment from Labour's Annette King, National's Peter Gresham, Alliance's Jim Anderton and NZ First's Winston Peters. (Clare Pasley) LAW COMMISSION releases proposals on privilege regarding self-incrimination. Live i/v with acting president Richard Sutton. DE FACTO RELATIONSHIP - AK police asked to investigate 18 years of violence inflicted on Isabella Ruka, whose convictions for benefit fraud have been quashed. Appeal Court wants to know what action taken by Income Support after evidence given of the violence. (Karlum Lattimore) JAPAN ELECTIONS scheduled for Oct 20. New Democratic party aiming for 20% of lower house seats. Live i/v with correspondent Tanja Katterns. FRUIT AND VEG REPORT with Jack Forsythe.