News, sport and weather.
Main stories:
The Federation of Labour (FOL) will not back down from its demand for a general wage order. Speaker: Jim Knox (President FOL).
The country’s largest private sector union, the Engineers Union, says it will be forced to take industrial action unless the Government acts immediately to lift wages and control prices.
The Government is extending regulations that extend the wage and price freeze until budget day.
The nuclear warship policy promised in Labour’s election manifesto may be modified. David Lange has said that he will consider allowing them to visit New Zealand if they can be proved not be to carrying nuclear weapons. Speakers: David Lange (Prime Minister), Jim Anderton (MP Sydenham).
Other Stories:
The Police say they are following a definite line of inquiry in their hunt for the men who robbed the Mangare Bridge Post Office last week. Speakers: Det Chief Insp Ron Chadwick (Police), Pat McInerny (Post Office Dir General).
The battle for the leadership of the National Party begins tonight. It is understood Jim Bolger will seek the job and Jim McClay is the other contender.
Walter Mondale and Ronald Reagan faced each other in a Presidential television debate today.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised the British Government’s handling of the coal-miners strike and it’s economic policies in general. Meanwhile an opinion poll shows Margaret Thatcher’s Government is still more popular than the opposition.
West Germany has closed its embassy in Czechoslovakia indefinitely because of its occupation by East Germans seeking political asylum. Meanwhile East Germany’s 35th anniversary has been marked by a military parade through East Berlin.
The police have confirmed that former MP John Kirk was given special protection earlier this year. The police are still investigating whether or not Kirk committed an offence connected to the amount of debt he left behind when he departed the country.
The Automobile Association (AA) has said running a car has become more expensive since the devaluation of the dollar. Speaker: Ray Hocking (Editor, Motor World).
New Zealand hotels have reacted sharply to criticism of their accommodation quality made by an United States travel company. Speaker: Alister Beatson (Tour Operator).
Brierley Investments has almost doubled its profit this year.
Samoan members of the police are being taught their own culture and language this week at a special course.
Two New Zealand shearers are seriously ill in hospital after a gun battle in Victoria between them and Australian shearers.
In Melbourne a man has been jailed for eight years for conspiring to murder an anti-drug campaigner and Mr Asia drug couriers.
In a court in Papua New Guinea a 15 year old boy has entered no plea to a charge of keeping lookout while other gang members raped a 9 year old New Zealand girl, her mother and another woman.
The Queen has arrived in the United States for a private holiday.
Sports:
Janice Arnold continued her winning ways at the National Golf Championships in Paraparaumu today.
The body of former All Black Nicky Allen will probably be brought back from Australia on Wednesday. The 26 year old died last night from head injuries sustained in a rugby match a week ago. Speaker: Graham Henry (Rugby Coach).
Efforts are being made to get Lancaster Park into top shape for the upcoming cricket season. Speaker: Russell Wylie (Groundsman).
The Formula One drivers title is still undecided with one race to go.
Horse racing in Paris.
Gina Campbell is trying to become the fastest woman on water, in the boat Bluebird II.
The Young New Zealand cricket team lost a one day game against Zimbabwe on the last ball.
Top Half:
An interview with Brian Baxter, BBC TV Senior Programmer, who has recently programmed a season of New Zealand films on British television.