Checkpoint. 1987-10-13.

The jealously guarded secret of the CPI figure was finally revealed today - inflation for the past three months was 1.6% less then even the most optimistic pundits had been picking.
Report by Bronwen Evans
Geoffrey Palmer, Acting Prime Minister
Len Bayliss, Economist
Division lines are already being drawn over some of the major issues facing the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Vancouver. Even before the main sessions get underway, cracks are beginning to show over two of the most controversial issues South Africa and Fiji.
Report by Kelvin Dick
Richard Griffin, RNZ Political Editor in Vancouver
Desperately trying to shirk off his loyal poodle image, American Vice-President George Bush has confirmed he wants the job he's been shadowing since President Reagan came to power. But opinion poll shows that 51% of Americans still think he's a wimp.
Report by Jeanne Walker
Simon Hoggart, Observer's Correspondent in Washington