1There have been claims that hospitals face an effective cut in funding in next month's budget. What will the effect be on patients and staff?
Speakers
- David Galler (Association of Salaried Medical Specialists)
- Ian Powell (Association of Salaried Medical Specialists)
- Diane Penney (Nurses' Organisation)
- Lorelei Mason (TVNZ Health Correspondent - live from Christchurch)
2The Government is under pressure over who should have a Community Services Card. Should low income earners be automatically disqualified even though they earn the same as beneficiaries?
Speakers
- Jenny Shipley (National Leader)
- Helen Clark (PM - Labour)
- John Tamihere (Labour MP)
- Sue Bradford (Green MP)
4President Bush has said that the US will defend Taiwan if it is ever invaded by China. Many Americans are alarmed.
Speakers
- George W Bush (US President)
- Samuel Berger (Former National Security Advisor)
- Senator John Kerry (Democrat - Massachusetts)
- David Shambaugh (George Washington University)
5The fight for the survival of a 12 day old calf who managed toe scape the MAF cull in the fight against foot and mouth.
Speakers
- Philip Board (Farmer)
- Michael Board (Son)
6Virgin Blue is to meet with the Government about its proposed entry to the NZ domestic air market.
Speakers
- David Huttner (Virgin Blue - speaking from Sydney)
- Gary Toomey (Air NZ Chief Executive)
- Leslie Brown (Victoria University Aviation Lecturer)
- Johnny Lepper (Rotorua Airport Chairman)
- Garry Goodman (Palmerston North Airport Manager)
8What happens when receivers become involved in a business?
Speakers
- Gary Traveller (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)
- David Crichton (Chrichton Horne and Associates)