1Rankin v. Government: Day 2: Rankin has had to defend her allegations of sexism against Government officials.
Speakers
- Alan Galbraith (Crown Lawyer)
- Christine Rankin (WINZ Chief Executive)
- Robyn Janes (TVNZ Political Reporter - live from Wellington)
- Helen Clark (PM - Labour)
- Jenny Shipley (National Leader)
- Steve Maharey (Social Services Minister)
3The Government says it will faze out one-off bonus payments to public servants.
Speakers
- Trevor Mallard (State Services Minister)
4Auckland hospitals are being forced to suspend elective surgery due to a huge influx of patients.
Speakers
- Peter Freeman (Auckland Hospital)
5The Ministry of Health has begun an aggressive recruitment drive for British nurses.
Speakers
- Rhonda Ward (Auckland Hospital Nurse)
- Elizabeth Williams (Charge Nurse)
- Frances Hughes (Ministry of Health)
- Sue Ward (British Nurse)
- Moira Coates (British Nurse)
- Karyn Hunt (British Kiwi-based Nurse)
6Some regional services will be axed as Tranz rail finalises the sale of Tranz Scenic.
Speakers
- Mike Beard (Tranz Rail Managing Director)
- Don Gibson (West Coast Rail)
- Wayne Butson (Rail and Maritime Union)
- Mark Gosche (Transport Minister)
- Rod Donald (Green Co-Leader)
8Indonesian President Wahid has been visiting Australia and will arrive in NZ tomorrow.
Speakers
- John Howard (Australian PM)
- Abdurrahman Wahid (Indonesian President)
10The Government will toughen the rules for motor vehicle dealers in an attempt to protect consumers.
Speakers
- Jim Anderton (Consumer Affairs Minister)
- Pat Baker (Car Auctioneer)
- David Russell (Consumers' Institute)