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0700 NEWS LABOUR PARTY caucus members enthusiastic after day of discussions following disastrous defeat in Sewlyn. Comment from leader Helen Clark and various Labour MPs. (Janice Rodenburg) LABOUR PARTY - MP Peter Dunne considering whether he still fits into party. He's i/ved live. LABOUR PARTY - affiliated unions says any concerns they have about former leader Mike Moore and supporters will be dealt with within party. (Mark Torley) METHADONE - independent audit of CH programme reveals cases of clients being treated for years without ever having progress reviewed. (Marie Hosking) SOUTH AFRICA - President Mandela acknowledges huge expectations of black South Africans still to be met and refers to need for urgent action to combat crime in speech to mark 100 days in office. (BBC) SOUTH AFRICA - live i/v with correspndent Anthony Johnson about President Mandela's speech. WESTERN SAMOA - probe into allegations of ministerial corruption takes new turn with widening of terms of reference so it can inquire into actions of chief auditor who first made allegations of graft centring on Polynesian Airlines. I/ illegible with deputy PM Tuilaepa Sailele. (Mng Rpt)
0729 NEWS/WEATHER/SPORT PSA'S NEW PRESIDENT Tony Simpson i/ved live. ACCIDENT COMPENSATION review panel recommends repeal of much criticised 1992 regulations, which set out entitlement to assistance, and replacement with policy guidelines giving ACC greater flexibility to exercise discretion. Live i/vs with Ross Wilson, CTU vice president and spokesperson for Coalition on Accident Compensation. ASPAC/PAPERS
0800 NEWS/WEATHER LABOUR PARTY - leader Helen Clark i/ved live. ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES - live i/v with political analyst Alan McRobie about principles of boundary changes, given delay of release of draft maps of 60 new general electorates. RESERVE BANK begins campaign to stress importance of target of maximum of 2% inflation while drawing attention to so-called "once-off" elements in Consmer Price Index measure of inflation. Comment from Bankers Trust economist Kelly Tonkin. (David Hargreaves) SECURITIES COMMISSION says it's recovered hundreds of confidential files it accidentally sold at auction of computer equipment, regrets any embarrassment to companies named in files. (Peter Fowler) DUNBAR SLOANE AND EUROPEAN ART company attracts eye of Sir Ron Brierley's Guinness Peat group. Company established in 1986 with intention of building collection of artworks of international standing. Comment from Dunbar Sloane. (David Hargreaves)
0825 REG/NEWS/SPORT AK WATER CRISIS - figures show AK residents continuing to meet water savings target of 25%. Weather forecasters says condition causing rain shortage also affecting Northland, Thames and Hawkes Bay. (Alexia Russell) BOUGAINVILLE - Panguna copper mine becomes strategic focal point in struggle between Bougainville Revolutionary Army and PNG govt military after rebels forced its closure 5 years ago. Live i/v with Port Moresby correspondent Sean Dorney. ANIMAL SAFETY - more NZers using safety restraints for animals travelling in cars and traffic safety authorities approve. Comment from SPCA's Ross McLaughlan and Brent Wootton, Master Pet Supplies. (Anna Kenna) KIM HILL PREVIEW COMMENT OZ SPOT - live i/v with correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes about week's events across the Tasman.