News, sport and weather.
Main stories:
2000 people are now known to be homeless in the Cook Islands after the onslaught by Hurricane Sally. Property damage is extensive, running into the many millions of dollars. Tonight the hurricane, described as the worst ever to hit the Cook Islands, is blowing itself out. Speakers: Reverend Lucky Mave, Ron Taylor (TVNZ Reporter).
New Zealand aid for the Cooks should reach the hurricane stricken zone tomorrow. Officials met in Wellington today to consider what can be done and how it should be administered. Speaker: Tim Francis (Dep Secretary Foreign Affairs).
Air crash in West Africa.
Other stories:
Wooden bridge collapse in Nigeria.
Railway strike in France.
United States President Ronald Reagan has gone into hospital to undergo prostate surgery.
The retiring Police Commissioner Ken Thompson says the death penalty could be the best answer to the rising murder rate. There were 62 murders during 1986, the highest number ever.
The New Zealand Scout Jamboree threw open its tent flaps to the public this afternoon for a carnival. 20,000 people flocked to Rangiora for the event, but if they expected a range of traditional scout activities they were in for a surprise.
Michael Billington, one the the stars of the television series “The Collectors”, is in New Zealand for ten weeks to play the leading role in a stage play in Christchurch. Speaker: Michael Billington (Actor).
Sport:
American Davy Jones has won the New Zealand Grand Prix at Pukekohe. However, the star of the day was a rookie making his debut in the fast car circuit: Prime Minister David Lange. Speaker: David Lange (Prime Minister).
With KZ7 and Stars and Strips safely into the America’s Cup Challenger Final, the focus in Fremantle has shifted to the Defenders series. With three races to go a single point separates the top three boats. Speakers: Peter Gilmour (Skipper, “Kookaburra II”), Kevin Parry (Kookaburra Syndicate Chairman).
Auckland has the won the Shell Cup cricket championship, with Canterbury finishing runner-up.
International Cricket Challenge Series in Perth.
National Bowls Championships.
National Women’s Softball title won by Auckland.
Czechoslovakia v NZ tennis test match.
Glenorchy race meeting.
Weather.