1Television New Zealanders take their television very seriously, devoting a lot of time to watching TV, discussing it, writing letters to the editor, giving feedback and making complaints. Thispublic preoccupation with television means it assumes an unusual level of importance with politicians and decision-makers. Last year, a Government appointed Commission was established to look into broadcasting. Their 500-page report calls for more Maori content, more women on television, more New Zealand content and a higher licence fee. Analysis of the report and discussion and viewer talkback with the Director-General of Television New Zealand (TVNZ) Julian Mounter.

2Dutch engineers have closed of the country's inland waterways to prevent them being contaminated by toxic waste travelling down the Rhine from a Swiss chemical factory.

3Israel has admitted it has taken former nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu into custody, following revelations he may have leaked some of Israel's secrets to a London newspaper.

4Queen Elizabeth II has led Remembrance Day tributes in London.

5Figures released today show that food prices rose by 10% last month due to the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

6A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

7Television New Zealanders take their television very seriously, devoting a lot of time to watching TV, discussing it, writing letters to the editor, giving feedback and making complaints. Thispublic preoccupation with television means it assumes an unusual level of importance with politicians and decision-makers. Last year, a Government appointed Commission was established to look into broadcasting. Their 500-page report calls for more Maori content, more women on television, more New Zealand content and a higher licence fee. Analysis of the report and discussion and viewer talkback with the Director-General of Television New Zealand (TVNZ) Julian Mounter.

8A brief listing of the national and international news headlines.

9Television New Zealanders take their television very seriously, devoting a lot of time to watching TV, discussing it, writing letters to the editor, giving feedback and making complaints. Thispublic preoccupation with television means it assumes an unusual level of importance with politicians and decision-makers. Last year, a Government appointed Commission was established to look into broadcasting. Their 500-page report calls for more Maori content, more women on television, more New Zealand content and a higher licence fee. Analysis of the report and discussion and viewer talkback with the Director-General of Television New Zealand (TVNZ) Julian Mounter.