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0700 NEWS RESCUE MISSION under way to save fisherman on boat near Chatham islands, he's inhaled gas fumes and damaged lungs. Live i/v with Dave Greenberg, Life Flight Trust, co-ordination rescue from WN. TELEVISION N.Z. - Winston Peters alleges political links between TVNZ board and National Party, produces letter written by European Pacific lawyers suggesting chair Norman Geary held discussions with senior TVNZ staff over "Frontline" programme on Cook Islands tax inquiry. Mr Geary denies he's used his position to influence editorial decisions. Mr Peters also uses parliament to describe TVNZ's links with National Party as reeking of privilege and preferred treatment. He's i/ved live. COALITION - Crown Health Enterprises Bill English says coalition between NZ First and Labour virtually "a done deal". (Janice Rodenburg); Winston Peters comments live. TELEVISION N.Z. - live i/v with minister responsible for TVNZ, Philip Burdon, in response to Winston Peters' comments. CANCER PATIENT - High Court in AK rules that doctors can go ahead with administering chemotherapy treatment to 12 year old despite parents' religious beliefs re blood transfusions. Girl placed under High Court's guardianship. Family's lawyer Semi Epati comments; live i/v with oncology director at AK's Starship Hospital, Dr Scott McFarlane, about what generally happens in such situations. OLYMPICS - poor showing from NZ in cycling road race. Gordon Irving reports live from Atlanta. NEWS/WEATHER/SPORTS WEYMOUTH - row over future of Northern residential centre in Sth Ak erupts again. CYPS has plans to expand and alter present facility to include special unit for abused young people. Over 100 locals attend public meeting to voice fears that development will only lead to more "dangerous young criminals" threatening community. (Eileen Cameron) TERRORISM - British expert on political violence, Prof William Gutteridge of London-based Research Inst for Study of Conflict and Terrorism, has doubts about measures to combat terrorism adopted by G7 states and Russia. He's i/ved live. CENSORSHIP - Chief Censor Kathryn Patterson gives evidence to select committee considering Bill to control pornography on computer and phone networks, says home videos providing some of worst material she sees. Comment also from Tony Tait, exec director of Information Technololgy Assn. (Marie Hosking) OLYMPICS - FBI agents search home of security guard from Olympic park, Richard Jewell, who's now suspected in case of pipe bomb blast. Live i/v with correspondent Bert Roughton. CERVICAL SCREENING - concerns over future of national programme following redundancy of national co-ordinator Tina Handiside. Health ministry review recommends programme be handed over RHAs. Assoicate Health minister Katherine o'Regan has promised to consult widely on issue but departure of national co-ordinator has raised wuestions over programme's direction and how seriously Ms O'Regan plans to consult. Comment from Katherine O'Regan, women's health activist Sandra Coney, and Otago cervical screening programme manager Di Best. (Clare Sziranyi) FINANCE - money markets latest with David Jones.
0800 NEWS/WEATHER RESCUE MISSION - crew on fishing boat "San Giuseppe" administering treatment to injured fisherman via satellite link with Life Flight's medical director Dr Russell Worth. Dr Worth i/ved live. TERRORISM - among announcement from G7 states was call from Japan o hold Asia-Pacific terrorism conference next year. Live i/v about this with Foreign Affairs minister Don McKinnon. COALITION/TELEVISION N.Z - live i/v with Political editor Karen Fisher re govt claims that NZ First is doing coalition deal with Labour and turmoil for govt over Michelle Boag's activities and Winston Peters' claims of political interference in TVNZ. PAPERS/ASPAC HEADLINES ADOPTION - Parliament to be asked, following election, to hold full inquiry into NZ's adoption practices over last 50 years. Select committee preparing to make recommendation after hearing evidence on adoption Bill currently making way through House. Comment from MPs Trevor Rogers and Dianne Yates. (Marie Hosking) BARLOW APPEAL spills over into extra day. (Merle Nowland)
0830 NEWS/SPORTS TANIA FURLAN MURDER - detectives investigating murder of Tania Furlan and abduction of her baby want to hear from anyone who knows someone desperate for a baby. (baby later found unharmed) (Glenda Wakeham) TELEVISION NZ - Winston Peters alleges original plans by TVNZ to cover Cook Islands tax deals were subject of discussions involving board chair Norman geary. I/v with journalist Ian Wishart who covered story for TVNZ and later lost his job after detailing experiences in his book "The Paradise Conspiracy" (Mng Rpt) COOK ISLANDS TAX INQUIRY - Inland Revenue dept under furthr scrutiny with official revealing IRD has no policy for dealing with companies that fail to illegible tax returns. Chris Cunniffe, IRD official in charge of audit of Brierley Investments, tells inquiry IRD has yet to complete audit started in 1980s and Brierley has yet to file tax returns on up to 30 of its tax haven companies. Live i/v with "National Business Review" investigations editor Fran O'Sullivan COMMENT ENGLISH CRICKETERS Ian Botham and Allan Lamb face legal costs of about $1 million after losing libel action against former Pakistan captain Imran Khan. Live i/v with correspondent Keith Chalkley. FRUIT AND VEG REPORT with Jack Forsythe.