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0611 NEWS STORY TURKEY - QUAKE - SURVIVORS - focus turns to rebuilding homes and lives of survivors. Govt also needs to rebuild confidence in its leadership which is badly shaken with many Turks believing far fewer people would have died if leaders had responded more quickly. (BBC) BRITAIN - RUGBY - former captain Lawrence Dallaglio fined for bringing game into disrepute, relates to newspaper allegations he took recreational drugs during British Lions tour to South Africa in 1997. Live i/v with correspondent Paul Newman.
0620 RURAL NEWS MODIFIED CATTLE - ERMA to take several weeks to decide on genetically modified illegible AgResearch applying to genetically engineer cows in 3 different ways, one of which involves inserting copy of human gene in hope it will produce human protein in cow's milk which may help treat multiple sclerosis. Also wants to add or delete cattle genes, to alter casein levels in milk, and reduce level of a protein to help people who are lactose intolerant. Oraina Jones of Nelson one of those opposing application - comments. Waikato's Ngati Wairere also objects. Fed Farmers dairy section chair Charlie Pedersen says he's been reassured by what he's heard from AgResearch. (Diana Leufkens) ORGANIC FARMING - Lincoln Univ and Heinz Wattie join forces. 57 ha commercial organic demonstration farm at Lincoln will produce crops and livestock. Lincoln and Heinz Wattie plan to try out alternative farm management practices and measure performance. (Diana Leufkens) WINE MERGER - Grape Growers' Council to discuss proposed merger with Wine Inst at annual conference starting today. Council chair Kevyn Moore says next step in unification is crucial to wine industry's future success. (Heugh Chappell) BOOKISH SHEEP - central WN shoppers treated to sight of sheep shearing in Whitcoulls bookshop, in launch of new book by Jim Hopkins, "Inventions from the Shed". Otaki Gorge sheep farmer Greg Moffat demonstrated the sheep shearing table he invented in his shed. (Diana Leufkens) illegible SPORTS STORY U.S. SPORTS - live i/v with Paul Witteman, "Sports Illustrated". (baseball home run rate - Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa now neck and neck on 51. McGuire says he's stopped taking an additive he was criticised for taking)
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0635 NEWS STORY SALE OF LIQUOR - DRINKING AGE - Parliament reinforces decision to lower drinking age to 18, comes into effect December 1. Coalition 20 one of the orgns which tried to keep drinking age at 20 - live i/v with spokesperson Roger Eccles. INTERNATIONAL PAPERS MANA MāORI FILMS - NZ's 2 top films hinge on creative talents of Māori in their scripts, directing and acting - "Once Were Warriors" and "What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted?". I/v with Film Commission's Lindsay Shelton. TRAFFIC REPORT
0648 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL NEWS TRANSALTA - Canadian parent launches $245 million bid to take full control of company. Spokesman for subsidiary making offer, Mark Manderson of TEC Investments, says acquiring full control of TransAlta NZ would enable it to respond more rapidly to fast-changing energy market. Hutt Mana Energy Trust owns 12.5% stake, chair Chris Kirk-Burnnand already hinting offer may be on low side. (Paul Diamond) FINANCE/MARKETS MARKET REVIEW U.S. - FEDERAL RESERVEincrases official interest rates by quarter of 1% but more significantly takes "neutral" osition on monetary policy which is seen as signal further interest rate rises before end of year are less likely. Comment from Goldman Sachs chief economist Bill Dudley. OIL PRICES - new study by London-based Centre for Global Energy Studies suggests world prices could go through roof unless oil producers take some steps to increase production. MALAYSIA - CURRENCY CONTROLS and restrictions introduced last year by govt to cope with Asian economic crisis are being lifted. Some analysts predict billions of dollars will flood out of Malaysia once rules are relaxed. BUSINESS BRIEFS
0700 INTRO/NEWS SALE OF LIQUOR - DRINKING AGE - Parliament reinforces decision to lower illegible age from 20 to 18 by greater margin than in vote last month. Vote comes after some health lobby groups and NZ First tried to make MPs reconsider and keep age at 20. Audio of MPs John Carter, Geoff Brayrooke, and Lianne Dalziel. (Kathryn Street); Justice minister Tony Ryall says focus now of drawing up rules for ID cards to ensure new law can be enforced. Is he satisfied with amount of time spent debating contentious issues surrounding liquor laws? - i/ved. (Mng Rpt) BOSNIA HERCEGOVINA - WAR CRIMES - Austrian police arrest Bosnian Serb army chief Momir Talic, acting on indictment issued by UN War Crimes Tribunal. Talic flown to The Hague to face charges of directing brutal oppression of Moslems and Croats. Live i/v with Netherlands correspondent Stephen Fleay. NUTRITION - Otago Univ study on nutrition, eating habits and health status shows high rates of obesity and problems for those in lower socio-economic groups with affording to eat properly. Live i/v with Dr Paparangi Reid, of Eru Pomare unit at WN School of Medicine, and Prof Jim Mann, Advisory and Nutrition Committee which advises Health ministry. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS ACT - industrial realtions enters election arena. PM Jenny Shipley says if Labour is elected it will repeal ECA which is likely to mean return to destructive industrial policies of the past. Labour leader Helen illegible confirms ECA would be scrapped but says it won't mean return to pre-1991 industrial laws. (q). Live i/v with Labour's Finance spokesperson Michael Cullen and deputy chief exec of Employers' Fedn Anne Knowles.
0730 NEWS/WEATHER TRAFFIC REPORT NZ PAPERS FINANCE UPDATE TURKEY - QUAKE - SURVIVORS enraged at govt's admission rebuilding won't be finished before Winter sets in. Many survivors, even those with homes intact, say they want to move out of 8-province disaster zone. Correspondent Elaine Cobb says situation remains chaotic, with death toll now revised downwards from 18,000 to 13,000 - i/ved. (Mng Rpt) PETROL PRICES - Automobile Assn calls for Commerce ministry review of oil companies' pricing practices, following Caltex's move to increase petrol and diesel prices by 2 cents a litre due to increasing worldwide price for crude oil. 4th price rise recently, amounting to 11 cent increase in past 2 months. I/v with AA's George fairbairn and Challenge Petroleum general manager Bob Constantine. MODIFIED COWS - ERMA hears submissions on AgResearch application to insert human genes into cows. Live i/v with Angeline Greensill, who has links to Tainui and Ngati Porou and opposes the application, and Dr Patrick Sullivan, professor of Biochemistry who gave his submission on behalf of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society.
0800 NEWS/WEATHER SALE OF LIQUOR - DRINKING AGE - legislation includes amendment designed to curb effects of drinking competitions and pub promotions and submitted by Labour MP Lianne Dalziell. Amdt makes it offence for bar managers to encourage excessive drinking and allowing a fine of up to $5,000. Live i/v with Lianne Dalziel and Bruce Robertson, Hospitality Assn chief exec. EAST TIMOR - VOTE - violence and intimidation continues in build-up to referendum next week. UN Security Council concerned about situation but says referendum must go ahead. Despite threats from pro-Jakarta militia, thousands of East Timorese rally in support of independence. I/v with correspondent Mark Bowling.(Mng Rpt) FRAUD - Consumer Affairs ministry taking action to warn people about more than 50 money-making scams currently circulating in NZ, alarmed at number and variety of schemes. Comment from John Farrell, Securities Commission and Keith Manche and Rachel Leamy of Consumer Affairs. (Mark Torley) EREBUS REPORT - nearly 20 years after Air NZ flight crashed on Antarctica's Mt Erebus, Justice Mahon's report is finally tabled in Parliament. Report of Royal Commission of INquiry caused great controversy and Justice Mahon is remembered for his comment that he faced "an orchestrated litany of lies " from Air NZ while investigating crash which killed 257 people. His report never officially recognised until yesterday because of political interference. Current Transport minister Maurice Williamson formally tabled report, watched by the widows of Justice Mahon and of 2 Air NZ pilots killed in crash. Live i/v with Maria Collins, widow of pilot Jim Collins. HOPE/SMART MURDERS - Crown closes its case against Scott Watson after 10 weeks. Defence opens its case on Monday. Live i/v with Court reporter Merle Nowland. TRAFFIC REPORT
0830 NEWS/WEATHER/SPORTS ATHLETICS - American sprint star Marion Jones collapses during 200-metere semi-final at Seville World Championships. I/v with correspondent Jason Henderson. CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL - job advert sparks fears among Correspondence School families that its future already decided and will mean the end of it as they know it. Report on feasibility of merger between it and Open Polytechnic due out next week and parents concerned job advert means means decision already made. (Gael Woods) INTERNATIONAL PAPERS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE - national conference looking at new strategies to improve student achievement and turn around poorly performing schools under way in AK. (Mary-Jane Aggett) GLOBAL WARMING - scientists now convinced global warming will see seas rise up to 12 cms over next 20 years, creating problems around the Pacific. Delegates from 13 Pacific nations in AK this week making plans for dealing with rising waters and climate changes, working on computer model which will give accurate future scenarios and help planning. Live i/v with Gerald Miles, head of Enviornmental Management and Planning with South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, based in Samoa. FRUIT AND VEG REPORT with Jack Forsythe.