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The Labour Caucus says it is sticking with its budget measures. The Prime Minister has ruled out any changes in the law imposing taxes on superannuation and setting up the new family care package, despite pressure over apparent anomalies in the system. Speaker: David Lange (Prime Minister).
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Almost 200 doctors in Auckland want to reject the Government package increasing medical benefits but restricting fees charged for child visits. Speakers: Dr Dean Williams (Medical Association), Dr Michael Bassett (Minister of Health).
There was another strong hint from Sir Robert Muldoon that he may again seek the leadership of the National Party. Speaker: Sir Robert Muldoon (Former Prime Minister).
The former Labour MP John Kirk has been found by New Zealand police in Los Angeles. However they have not yet decided if they will seek his extradition from the United States.
Government proposals to defuse industrial problems at Marsden Point have been described as unnecessary interference by sources close to the refinery construction company. Speaker: David Lange (Prime Minister).
The Government is firing the first shots in an economic revolution that will effect the jobs and spending power of New Zealanders. A report on how the barriers protecting local industry will be pulled down in the next two months. Speakers: David Caygill (Minister of Trade and Industry), Rex Jones (Engineers Union).
A car fire in Auckland has killed one child and seriously injured four others. Speaker: Colin Vincent (Rescuer).
Four men involved in last months Mangere Bridge post office robbery were sentenced in the High Court today.
New Zealand fishermen exported a record $309 million worth of fish last year.
Tourism is now New Zealand’s fifth largest dollar earner. Speaker: Mike Moore (Minister of Tourism).
The legal machinery to get private television started in New Zealand was set in motion today. Speaker: Jonathan Hunt (Minister of Broadcasting).
Pro-independence Kanaks in New Caledonia have blocked an airport runway and occupied several buildings in an attempt to disrupt elections.
In Chile sixteen bombs have exploded in seven cities in the latest action against President Pinochet’s military government.
In India a police commando is in custody for alleged involvement in the assassination of Indira Gandhi.
The space shuttle Discovery has caught a second stranded satellite.
Security authorities in South Africa have arrested five leading anti-apartheid campaigners.
President Reagan is trying to find ways to make drastic cuts to United States government spending.
In Mexico 4000 tonnes of marijuana has gone up in smoke.
A United States Operation Deep Freeze Hercules had to make an emergency landing at Dunedin airport in the early hours of this morning. Speaker: Commander Paul Derocher (US Air Force).
An army exercise is taking place in the Hauraki Gulf, with an alcoholic recovery centre a major beneficiary.
Fresh milk and cream will be sold in cartons as well as bottles from next year. Speakers: Brian Kimpton (Chairman Milk Board), Pat Beaumont (Dominion Fed of Milk Vendors), Dick Smithie (Consumer Institute).
New Zealand is establishing an international standing as a source of expensive and rare porcelain and china following an auction in Christchurch.
Many babies have been born nine months after flooding in Invercargill. Speaker: Rachel Peek (Chief Nurse).
Sports News:
The New Zealand cricket team for the first test against Pakistan will be announced tomorrow. Speaker: Jeremy Coney (Captain).
Geoff Howarth and Lance Cross received awards at Government House today. Speaker: Geoff Howarth (Former Test Captain).
The New Zealand sportsman of the year will be named tonight.
The Socceroos beat Manchester City 3-1 while the New Zealand soccer team have just finished a tour of England losing their last game against England B 2-0.
Ross Norman has won the West German squash open.