0611 MāORI NEWS
0616 NEWS STORY: RAPE SQUAD - Rape Crisis calls on AK's police chief to reconsider decision against setting up dedicated rape squad in wake of Malcolm Rewa trial. Comment from Asst Commissioner Bruce Scott, Det Sgt Dave Henwood and Ceridwyn Roberts, Rape Crisis. (Corinne Ambler)
0620 RURAL NEWS LA NINA - MetService says it's still unclear whether farmers will have new weather worry in few months' time. Chief Forecaster Augie Auer agrees La Nina is possible but won't know for a few months yet if it will arrive or how strong it may be. (Catherine Harris) QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS - Prof Alexander Rae of Palmerston North becomes Companion of NZ Order of Merit for work in field of animal genetics and Gordon Stephenson of Putaruru, conservationist whose work led to formation of QEII National Trust. (others named in story: Kenneth Jury, John Holloway, Peter Hubscher, Charles Shaw). (Catherine Harris) illegible COW - Lady, only surviving Enderby Island cow has bull calf thanks to genetic engineering, born to surrogate mother at Ruakura Research Centre. Lady last of breed which had adapted genetically to survive harsh conditions of Auckland Islands. (Catherine Harris) NATIONAL SHEEPDOG TRIALS start at Blenheim. (Catherine Harris)
0625 SPORTS STORY SUPER 12 won by Canterbury Crusaders, NZ cricket team wins test in Sri Lanka. Live i/v with Gary Ahern.
0630 NEWS/WEATHER
0636 NEWS STORY: AFGHANISTAN - EARTHQUAKE crushes whole villages in north of country. Rescuers having difficult taks discovering where help needed. Death toll etimates vary wildly. (BBC)
0639 INTERNATIONAL PAPERS
0642 MANA NEWS MāORI LAND COURT's new computer makes it easier to find information about Māori land blocks. POSSUM SKINS - Ngati Maru man setting up uniquely Māori clothing business. illegible BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL NEWS: RETAIL TURNOVER - tax cuts and AMP share give-away could be worth 4% of total turnover this year, giving industry some relief from pressures struggling economy, according to ANZ Bank's June issue of "Retailers Focus". Comment from chief economist Paul Stewart; Retail Merchants' Assn chief exec John Albertson say retailers counting on tax cuts and AMP float to boost bottom line. (Sharon Brettkelly) FINANCE/MARKETS WEEK AHEAD MILLENIUM BUG- KPMG says companies that have prepared computer systems for bug might still be tripped up by suppliers and customers, says companies should disclose uncertainties about whether key customers and suppliers are Year 2000 compliant. (Sharon Brettkelly) BRIERLEY/FAIRFAX - Brierley Investments denies reports it's looking at selling its 24% stake in Australian newspaper group Fairfax Holdings. (Gyles Beckford) BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
0700 INTRO/NEWS NUCLEAR TESTS - NZ and Australia table resolution at emergency meeting of Conference on Disarmament in Geneva later today, condemning actions of India and Pakistan. I/v with NZ's Disarmament Ambassador Clive Pearson. (Mng Rpt); Pakistan determined to attend meeting and defence nuclear tests. Pakistani scientists reveal they're ready to test new missile able to carry nuclear warheads. I/v with correspondent Zaffar Abbass. (Mng Rpt) MALCOLM REWA CASE - Rewa to be sentenced next month after being found guilty of rapes of 24 women. Lawyers say they'll appeal against the convictions, still to be decided if Rewa will be tried again for rape and murder of Susan Burdett. Live i/v with reporter Eileen Cameron. RAPE SQUAD - Rewa case detective Det Sgt Dave Henwood calls for dedicated squad to be set up so suspects can be identified more quickly - i/ved. (Mng Rpt) AFGHANISTAN - EARTHQUAKE - death toll estimated at 4,000 with more than 40,000 people left homeless. I/v with Red Cross worker Juan Martinez. (Mng Rpt)
0730 NEWS/WEATHER/SPORTS NZ PAPERS FINANCE UPDATE CRICKET - i/v with NZ coach Steve Rixon re test match win in Sri Lanka. (Mng Rpt) ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS - immigration officials soon go offshore in effort to stop illegal migrants entering NZ. Amnesty International and UNHCR concerned, saying move will prevent legitimate asylum seekers reaching safety in NZ. Comment from illegible minister Max Bradford, William Smith of Amnesty NZ and Hans ten Feld, UNHCR. (Nicola Pauling) SOUTH AFRICA - P W BOTHA - accusations mounting against former president, on trial for ignoring Truth and Reconciliation Commission, stands accused fo sanctioning murders of apartheid opponents and of having role in bombing of South African Council of Churches in 1980s. I/v with correspondent Anthony Johnson. (Mng Rpt) TE PAPA visitor nuimbers exceed all expectations, but at cost of great pressure on cafes and loos. (Caitlin Cherry) MONDAY OZ SPOT -live i/v with Phil Kafcaloudes. (depressed judge; American sniffer dogs for Sydney Olympics)
0800 NEWS/WEATHER NUCLEAR TESTS - UN Conference on Disarmament goes into emergency session today over tests carried out by Pakistan and India. What's the mood in New Delhi? Live i/v with correspondent Ranjan Gupta. MALCOLM REWA CASE - defence lawyers Barry Hart and Paul Dacre say they'll appeal against convictions. (also talk about Rewa's apology to the women he admitted raping). They're i/ved live. RAPE SQUAD - live i/v with AK Asst Police Commissioner Bruce Scott re his illegible against setting up dedicated rape squad. INTERNATIONAL PAPERS MANUKAU UNEMPLOYMENT - wide-ranging group in Manukau City working on plan to tackle local unemployment, want to form Employment Committee which hopes to intercept up to 1,000 young people a year who might otherwise spend life on dole. (Todd Niall) CHILD SEX TOURISM - strategy to stop it being established in Pacific to be created at conference in Fiji today. Studies show sexual abuse, mainly by Australian tourists, not uncommon in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu. Sue Martin, ECPAT NZ, attending conference - i/ved. (Mng Rpt)
0830 NEWS/SPORTS NORTHERN IRELAND - widespread condemnation of violence in Portadown, during Orange Order march. Live i/v with correspondent David McKittrick. ROAD TOLL - Queen's Birthday Weekend toll is 4, cf 7 last year. Live i/v with Police Asst commissioner Phil Wright. MEXICO CITY POLLUTION - officials lift 4 day old pollution alert forcing city's 60,000 factories to cut down on output and citizens to remain indoors as much as possible. James Blears reports on city's pollution problem. MENTAL ILLNESS - DISCRIMINATION - Mental Health Commission launches plan of action to try to stop discrimination against people with mental illness. I/v with Commissioner Julie Liebrich. (Mng Rpt) FRANCE - WORLD CUP/STRIKE - live i/v with correspondent Jim Bitteman re strike by Air France pilots, official carrier for Soccer World Cup.