Checkpoint. 1988-05-05.

The French hostages held by Kanak separatists in New Caledonia have been released after being held captive in a cave on the island of Ouvea for 14 days as the Kanaks increased their action for independence, by French military action.
Report by Jeanne Walker
Graeme Dobell, Correspondent in Noumea
Paul Webster, Correspondent in France
The News media have been reporting a raft of assualts on mentally ill patients, industrial action, resignations, claims and counter claims about what's happening inside Carrington and Kingseat psychiatric hospitals as well as inside the Auckland Hospital Board itself.
Report by Peter Kingston
Dr Jim Wright, Professor of Psychiatry, Auckland Medical School
The Minister of Finance says New Zealand has its first Budget surplus in 35 years. After 3 years of Rogernomics, Mr Douglas announced this afternoon that the government now has a surplus of 467 million dollars.
Report by Kevin McQuillan
Roger Douglas, Minister of Finance
Stan Vandersyp, NZIER