Checkpoint. 1988-06-01.

Episode of current affairs programme ‘Checkpoint’ from the first of June, 1988. Presented by Philip Whaanga.

Fiji’s Colonel Sitiveni Rambuka has launched an investigation into the major arms haul in Sydney. The arms are believed to have been bound for Fiji and Brigadier Rambuka says he's concerned with what he calls the clandestine attempts to destabilise the country.
Report by Kelvin Dick
John Connell, Pacific Expert, University of Sydney
Richard Naidu, Former Adviser to Dr Bavadra
Jo-Pe, Spokesman Ministry of Information
Russell Marshall, Foreign Affairs Minister
Helen Fraser, Editor, Pacific Report

Employment Minister Phil Goff has announced major changes to unemployment benefits, student bursaries and training allowances, which will be phased in over two years.
Report by Jenny Davies
Phil Goff, Employment Minister
Andrew Little, President, Students' Association
Robert Winter, Co-ordinator, Employment Network
Steve, Unemployment Beneficiary

Philip Whaanga concludes the programme with the overseas headlines then theme music plays.