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A temporary reprisal of the daily, midday news package which featured an in depth interview about a current news topic. In this series of Newsline, screened during the 1987 election campaign, viewers could phone in and ask questions of the representatives of the main political parties.

  • 1Matiu Rata - Mana Motuhake Party A discussion of issues that affect Maori in particular, but are relevant to all New Zealanders as the country charts its course for the future. Matiu Rata, leader of the Mana Motuhake Party and candidate for the Northern Maori seat answers viewers questions.

  • 2A paramedic was attacked and thrown through a plate glass window while trying to attend to a woman outside an Otahuhu hotel last night.

  • 3Christchurch police are searching for Kevin Jarden, who allegedly to have abducted fifteen year old Kelly Marie Skinley last night. She has been found safe and well.

  • 4Iran has extended its military exercises in the Persian Gulf, staging mock attacks against enemy ships. Three Kuwaiti tankers flying the American flag continue to wait to be escorted through the Gulf by United States warships.

  • 5Voters in Palau appear to be prepared to give up their anti nuclear status in exchange for United States aid.

  • 6United States Secretary of State George Shultz has rejected a proposal by Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega for unconditional talks with United States President Ronald Reagan regarding Reagan's latest peace plan for Central America.

  • 7South African Rugby Board President Dr Danie Craven has admitted he is wavering under pressure from his union and past and present Wallaby captains for a rebel tour of South Africa.

  • 8Finance Minister Roger Douglas has described National's taxation proposal as "crazy". National proposes raising the upper tax bracket, but making the first $10,000 earned tax-free.

  • 9Share prices have plummeted in London due to a rise in base interest rates.

  • 10Matiu Rata - Mana Motuhake Party A discussion of issues that affect Maori in particular, but are relevant to all New Zealanders as the country charts its course for the future. Matiu Rata, leader of the Mana Motuhake Party and candidate for the Northern Maori seat answers viewers questions.

  • 11Headline News 1. Christchurch police are searching for Kevin Jarden, who allegedly to have abducted fifteen year old Kelly Marie Skinley last night. 2. A paramedic was attacked and thrown through a plate glass window while trying to attend to a woman outside an Otahuhu hotel last night. 3. Voters in Palau appear to be prepared to give up their anti nuclear status in exchange for United States aid.

Primary Title
  • Newsline
Date Broadcast
  • Friday 7 August 1987
Start Time
  • 12 : 00
Finish Time
  • 13 : 15
Duration
  • 75:00
Channel
  • TV One
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
  • Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
  • A temporary reprisal of the daily, midday news package which featured an in depth interview about a current news topic. In this series of Newsline, screened during the 1987 election campaign, viewers could phone in and ask questions of the representatives of the main political parties.
Classification
  • Not Classified
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • Yes
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Call-in
  • News
  • Politics
Hosts
  • Angela D'Audney (Presenter)
  • Tom Bradley (Presenter)
Contributors
  • Matiu Rata, Leader, Mana Motuhake (Interviewee)
Reporters
  • Angela D'Audney (Interviewer)
  • Shona Geary (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
  • Kevin Jarden (Alleged Abductor)
  • Matiu Rata (Leader, Mana Motuhake)
Locations
  • Christchurch, New Zealand (Canterbury)
  • London, United Kingdom (England)
Contributors
  • Andre Smith (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Barbara Harris (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Bruce Block (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Colleen Stephenson (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Hariata Gordon (Phone-in Viewer)
  • James Stewart (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Jeremy Compton (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Lyn Cameron (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Mary Brown (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Patrick Murphy (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Phyllis Findlay (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Rangi Joseph (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Ruth Bryant (Phone-in Viewer)
  • Toni Attwood (Phone-in Viewer)