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The former Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos and his entourage arrived in Hawaii today to begin life in exile. In Manila thousands partied in the streets and the new President Corazon Aquino called for unity. Multiple reports.
Riot in Egypt.
Maori activist Dun Mihaka was arrested again today, the second time since the Royal Tour began. Mihaka and his wife Diana Prince were arrested North of Porirua as the Queen was travelling between engagements.
Meanwhile Queen Elizabeth attended the graduation ceremony at the Police College in Porirua, while Prince Philip visited the synthetic fuels plant at Motunui, Taranaki.
Other Stories:
The Government has given the go ahead for a second shipment of live sheep to Mexico.
The rift between the Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) and the Government deepened today as each side accused the other of mishandling the dispute. Speakers: Peter Allen (PPTA President), Stan Rodger (State Services Minister).
Opposition leader Jim McLay attacked the Government on two fronts today, accusing it of political cronyism and suggesting that it might misuse Lotto funds by using them as a political slush fund. Speakers: Jim McLay (Opposition Leader).
Timber firms around the country are angry about Government plans to set up a forestry corporation. Speakers: Wayne Coffey (Timber Industry Federation), Roger Douglas (Finance Minister).
An American company is hoping to market a new anti-cancer drug, interferon, in New Zealand. Speakers: Dr Franco Muggia (New York University), Erich Hahn (Schering Corp).
A flotilla of boats protested the arrival of two French navy vessels in Sydney Harbour today.
NIMROD patrol aircraft behind schedule in Britain.
Out of control Soviet satellite.
A South Island high country barn is being turned into a Halley’s Comet viewing station. Speaker: Ian Crumpton (Astronomer).
A Northland farmer tried to pay a bill with a truckload of sheep in Whangarei today. Speaker: Alex Tetzner (Paparoa Farmer).
In Auckland a dog that fell into a drain was rescued.
Sport:
The race is over for “NZI Enterprise”, with sponsors announcing there was no way its mast could be replaced in time to return to the Round the World yacht race. Speakers: Max Jones (Campaign Chairman, NZI Enterprise), Mike Keeton (Watch Captain), Greg Blomfield (Crew Member), Digby Taylor (Skipper).
The New Zealand cricket team will consult a sports motivation expert to help it prepare for the second test against Australia in Christchurch. Speakers: Jeremy Coney (NZ Captain), Allan Border (Australian Captain).
Australia versus New Zealand Davis Cup tennis tie next week. Speaker: neale Fraser (Australia Captain).
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