Top Half
From North Cape, to Turangi in the south. Northern regional news from Television New Zealand (TVNZ). Programme moved to TV2 on 03/04/1989 to accommodate Holmes on TV1.
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1Russell residents are claiming victory in a dispute over sewage disposal after a controversial Council plan was put on hold today. However, concern remains over potential health risks in the popular holiday town.
- Start 00 : 00 : 13
- Finish 00 : 02 : 22
- Duration 02 : 09
Reporters
- Greg Ward (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Brian Baker (Russell Resident)
- Wayne MacKenzie (Engineer, Bay of Islands County Council)
Locations
- Russell, New Zealand (Northland)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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2An elderly woman was killed when she was struck by a train near Mangere station in Auckland today.
- Start 00 : 02 : 22
- Finish 00 : 02 : 42
- Duration 00 : 20
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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3Conservationists oppose the Government's asset sales policy which they say poses a threat to the endangered Kokako in the Bay of Plenty.
- Start 00 : 02 : 42
- Finish 00 : 04 : 50
- Duration 02 : 08
Reporters
- Norris Power (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Basil Graeme (Spokesman, Royal New Zealand Forest and Bird Society [Forest and Bird])
Associated
- Stan Rodger (Minister of State \Owned Enterprises [SOEs], Labour Party)
Locations
- Rotorua, New Zealand (Bay of Plenty)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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4A Government review team says no more circus animals will be allowed into New Zealand until tighter rules for their treatment are established.
- Start 00 : 04 : 50
- Finish 00 : 05 : 28
- Duration 00 : 38
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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5The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) launched a programme today aimed at preventing some sports injuries.
- Start 00 : 05 : 28
- Finish 00 : 06 : 50
- Duration 01 : 22
Reporters
- Anita McNaught (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Rosalie King (Spokesperson, Auckland College of Education)
- Gary Bulog (Accident Prevention Manager, Accident Compensation Corporation [ACC])
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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6New Zealand's new local authorities came into being today. All the babies born in the new Auckland City today will receive a silver goblet.
- Start 00 : 06 : 50
Reporters
- Mark Boyd (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Contributors
- Dame Catherine Tizard (Mayor of Auckland)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Notes
- Item incomplete.
Primary Title
- Top Half
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 1 November 1989
Start Time
- 17 : 52
Finish Time
- 18 : 00
Duration
- 08:00
Channel
- TV2
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- From North Cape, to Turangi in the south. Northern regional news from Television New Zealand (TVNZ). Programme moved to TV2 on 03/04/1989 to accommodate Holmes on TV1.
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
- Current affairs
Hosts
- John Hawkesby (Presenter)
Reporters
- Anita McNaught (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Greg Ward (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Mark Boyd (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
- Norris Power (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Basil Graeme (Spokesman, Royal New Zealand Forest and Bird Society [Forest and Bird])
- Brian Baker (Russell Resident)
- Gary Bulog (Accident Prevention Manager, Accident Compensation Corporation [ACC])
- Rosalie King (Spokesperson, Auckland College of Education)
- Wayne MacKenzie (Engineer, Bay of Islands County Council)
Locations
- Russell, New Zealand (Northland)
- Rotorua, New Zealand (Bay of Plenty)
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Contributors
- Dame Catherine Tizard (Mayor of Auckland)