9.20 NEWS. 18/10/1987

News Summary.

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Vancouver has ruled that Fiji is no longer a member. New Zealand and Australia have urged strongly for its membership to lapse until a democratic Government is installed there. Speaker: David Lange (Prime Minister).

While there may have been some consensus on Fiji at the meeting there was strong disagreement on the issue of sanctions against South Africa. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stood firm alone against the wishes of the rest of the Commonwealth. Speakers: Kenneth Kaunda (Zambian President), Robert Mugabe (Zimbabwe Prime Minister), Rajiv Gandhi (Indian Prime Minister), Margaret Thatcher (British Prime Minister).

A terrier puppy set on fire in West Auckland two weeks ago had to be put down this morning. Two youths will appear in the Henderson District Court tomorrow on chagres of aggravated cruelty.

Baby heart transplant patient in California.

Foot surgery for Jessica McClure, a Texas girl who was rescued after being trapped down a well.

New Government valuations for properties in Queenstown have put the seal of authority on rocketing land values in the tourist town, with spectacular increases in most cases. But higher values may mean higher rates, which is not a pleasant prospect for some long-time residents. Speakers: David Bradford (Tourism Consultant), Doug Brown (Real Estate Agent), John Davies (Queenstwon Mayor).

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