Checkpoint. 1988-05-20.

Episode of current affairs programme ‘Checkpoint’ from 20 May 1988.
Presented by Philip Whaanga.

Education Minister David Lange is hoping for a substantial increase in the education vote in this year's budget round.
Report by Penny St John
David Lange, Education Minister

In Fiji the Taukei movement and Nationalist Party are now openly admitting they plan to topple the Government of Ratu Mara.
Report by Fraser Folster
Ratu Meli Vesikula, Leader Taukei Movement
Isireli Vuimbau, Vice President Fiji Nationalist Party

Revenue Minister Trevor De Cleene is ticking off the banks again for holding interest rates. He says banks have been compensating for losses in the share market crash by penalising borrowers and this is proved by the high profits recently announced by the ANZ and BNZ.
Report by Bronwen Evans
Professor Don Trow, Accountancy, Victoria University
Trevor de Cleene, Revenue Minister

The DSIR says if the government provided the funds, forensic testing relating to the Maureen McKinnell homicide case could be completed in about half the estimated six months period.
Report by Jenny Davies
Dr Michael Taylor, DSIR Chemistry Division, Christchurch

Philip Whaanga concludes the programme, theme music plays.