Checkpoint. 1988-10-25

Episode of news and current affairs programme 'Checkpoint' from 25 October 1988.
Opening theme music, Bronwen Evans introduces the program.

On the eve of Foreign Affairs Minister Russell Marshall's first official visit to Indonesia the Indonesian Government is accused of a serious border incident with neighbouring Papua New Guinea.
Report by Bronwen Evans
Luke Sela, Editor, Post Courier, Port Moresby
Russell Marshall, Foreign Affairs Minister
General Benny Moerdani, Defence & Security Minister, Indonesia

The Government today emphasised the importance of individuals saving for their own retirement, rather than relying on the state.
Report by Bronwen Williams
Peter Neilson, Associate Finance Minister
Paul Jackman, RNZ Parliamentary Reporter

New Zealand stainless steel manufacturers are up in arms about the Government's ban on South African imports, warning that such a ban could cost many jobs.
Report by Jeanne Walker
Duncan Gatland, Head of Engineering at A & G Price Foundry Thames
Clive Jennings, Foundry Consultant, Auckland
Roland Metge, Foreign Affairs Department

Bronwen Evans concludes the program, theme music plays.