News sport and weather.
Solomon’s Takeover - Another Pacific nation in turmoil as armed rebels siesue the Solomon Islands Prime Minister. comments: Alexander Downer, Australian Foreign Minister. Hugh Laracy, Professor of Pacific Affairs. Rhys Richards, Former NZ High Commissioner to Honiara.
Fiji’s military gets tough with George Speight and makes clear why he can’t be in the government. Statement: Frank Bainimarama, Military Government Chief. George Speight, Rebel Leader. Lt. Col. Filipo Tarakinikini, Army Spokesman.
Day 18 - Cliff Joiner on the state of business turmoil. comments: Himmat Lodhia, Suva Retailers Association.
An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck the Indonesian Island of Sumatra.
NZSA has destroyed a malfunctioning 17 tonne satellite by crashing it into the Pacific Ocean.
New Zealand welcomes the Olympic flame in Queenstown and onto Christchurchon it’s tour around the country. comments: Peter Snell, Triple Olympic Gold Medallist. Annelise Coberger, Winner Olympic Medalist.
Local Heroes - Home grown heroes rewarded with Queens Birthday New Zealand Honors list. Team NZ Skipper Russell Coutts is honored with The NZ Order of Merit. comment: Alan Sefton, Officer Order of Merit. Head of the Catholic Church Cardinal Thomas Williams, Order of NZ. Director Reymond Hawthorne, Officer Order of Merit.
Brig. Martyn Dunne, NZ Army, Companion Order of Merit, one of 28 New Zealand peacekeepers recognised for their work in East Timor. Sqdn. Leader Logan Cudby, RNZAF. Dr. Andrew Ladlay, UN Observer.
World news:
Russia and the US have agreed to destroy tonnes of Plutonium.
Britain’s WWII veterans have held their late official parade to recognise the 60th anniversary of the famous Dunkirk evacuation.
Greens warning form Turangi conference - The government must not buckle to the demands of business. comments: Rod Donald, Greens Co-Leader. Jeanette Fitzsimons, Greens Co-Leader. Sue Bradford, Greens List MP.
Plea for convicted sex offender Dr. Morgan Fahey, to apologies for the harm he’s done to the medical profession. comments: Dr. Ian Robertson, Shirley Medical Centre and colleague for 40 years.
Qualified doctors are leaving the country for better conditions and money. comments: Dr. Tony Bierre, Auckland Pathologist. Dr. Andrew Tie, Royal College of Pathologists. Annette King, Health Minister.
Peter Snell, Exercise Physiologist in New Zealand to preach positive ageing. comments: Duke Gillies, Champion Swimmer. Margaret Guthrie, President, Age Concern.
Colin Murdoch, Pharmacist and Inventor - honored with the NZ Order of Merit today.
Sport:
Golf - English Open and heartbreak for Kiwi Michael Campbell tied for second going into the last hole.
Golf - Australia, Kemper Open. NZ G Waite & F Nobilo 6th & 7th.
Ellerslie Race Course, Auckland : Great Mercedes Northern Steeplechase, winner ‘Royal Ways’. comments: Tony Cole, Trainer.
Tennis - French Open. Women’s’ & Men’s’ 4th Round table.
Monico Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, English driver.
Super Bike Championships in Hockenheim, Germany. A Slight from NZ 8th member of the NZ order of Merit today.
NRL update.
Basketball: NBA - Portland vs. L.A. Lakers.
NZ Sheepdog Trials - 300 handlers. comments: Lyle Price, Veteran Competitor. Ginger Anderson, former champion. Joanne Prouting, female competitor.