EYEWITNESS NEWS. 17/06/1988

Tom Bradley presents the news. The Justice Department Solicitor suspended for talking about white collar crime says there are now about 100 companies and individuals who warrant investigation. Keith Peterson of Auckland has been carrying out his inquiries for more than seven months, helped by some journalists. He revealed some of his report after it was rejected by his department. The Opposition Justice Department says the situation has all the hallmarks of a coverup. Social Welfare Minister Michael Cullen has suggested means testing for national superannuation may be unavoidable, although he has stopped short at advocating any immediate change. A State Services Commission enquiry has cleared Maori Affairs head Dr Tamati Reedy of improperly helping one of his children to obtain a Maori loan to buy a house. Winston Peters says he has information to the contrary. [Foreign news]

Rob Neale presents the issues of the day in depth. Superannuation will be unsustainable in 25 years. Simon Upton, Oppn Social Welfare Spokesman is interviewed in the studio.

Education Minister David Lange has today completed his seven week tour around the country to convince schools the Picot Report is the way of the future. Will such a system the report advocates mean inequalities?

In New Caledonia Kanaks and settlers are coming to the table for two weeks of peace talks with some tough bargaining expected.

[World Watch]

Tom Bradley presents the headlines and the weather.