1British Defence Minister Michael Heseltine resigned today, after a dramatic Cabinet row over the fate of helicopter company Westland. George Younger will become the new British Defence Minister. A look back at Heseltine's political career.
- Start 00 : 00 : 19
- Finish 00 : 04 : 07
- Duration 03 : 48
Reporters
- David Rose (Reporter, BBC)
Speakers
- Michael Heseltine (British Defence MInister)
Associated
- Margaret Thatcher (British Prime Minister, Conservative Party)
2The United States is continuing efforts to get support for sanctions against Libya, but so far none of its major allies have agreed to support them. Instead, European powers are strengthening security around their airports.
Libya has denounced American actions as State terror, and pressed for more support from the Arab community.
- Start 00 : 04 : 07
- Finish 00 : 06 : 52
- Duration 02 : 45
Reporters
- Carole Walker (Reporter, BBC)
Associated
- Colonel Muammar Gaddafi (Libyan Leader)
Locations
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Libya
3Police from West Auckland and South Auckland have demanded a quick resolution of their pay claims.
- Start 00 : 06 : 52
- Finish 00 : 08 : 37
- Duration 01 : 45
Reporters
- Ron Taylor (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Julie Cravino (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Segeant Stuart Mangnall (South Auckland Officer, New Zealand Police)
- Dr Bob Moodie (Secretary, New Zealand Police Association)
4Women injured by the Dalkon Shield contraceptive device may face considerable difficulty in getting compensation from American manufacturer AH Robbins.
- Start 00 : 08 : 37
- Finish 00 : 09 : 59
- Duration 01 : 22
Reporters
- Louise Pagonis (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Michael Okkerse (Barrister, New Zealand IUD Claimants)
5A premature Northland baby is in a stable condition after being rushed to Waikato Hospital by horseback, ambulance and plane.
- Start 00 : 09 : 59
- Finish 00 : 10 : 27
- Duration 00 : 28
Locations
- Te Hapua, New Zealand (Northland)
6The Franz Josef Glacier is currently advancing at a rate of about one metre a day.
- Start 00 : 10 : 27
- Finish 00 : 12 : 08
- Duration 01 : 41
Reporters
- Keith Tannock (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Alex Miller (Ranger, Franz Josef National Park)
Locations
- Franz Josef, New Zealand (West Coast)
7A man who was ordered not to smoke on a plane, nearly caused it to crash before another passenger beat him unconscious.
- Start 00 : 12 : 08
- Finish 00 : 12 : 42
- Duration 00 : 34
Locations
- Atlantic City, NJ, United States
8The Ministry of Defence is concerned at the large number of personnel leaving the New Zealand armed forces.
- Start 00 : 12 : 42
- Finish 00 : 14 : 20
- Duration 01 : 38
Reporters
- Stephen Christensen (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Associated
- Doug Kidd (Opposition Defence Spokesman, National Party)
- Margaret Shields (Duty Minister, Labour Party)
9The 1960s television show The Andy Griffith Show has acquired cult status.
- Start 00 : 22 : 23
- Finish 00 : 25 : 09
- Duration 02 : 46
Reporters
- Peter van Sant (Reporter, CBS)
Speakers
- voxpop
- Tom Brylawski (College Professor)
- John Collins (Banker)
- Richard Kelly (Author)