Checkpoint. 1987-10-22.

Checkpoint programme starts after the news and short weather forecast.
1. A hearing began in Wellington today which is an embarassing reminder of New Zealand's past. It's been set up by the Nauru Government which wants compensation from the New Zealand, Australian and British governments for destroying a third of Nauru in phosphate mining prior to independence.
2. A special cabinet committee meeting today decided to reduce New Zealand's diplomatic post in Fiji...
3. Late last night, members of parliament voted themselves hefty increases in superannuation payments.