Presented from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill. Opening song "Everybody needs a Friend" sung by Suzanne Lee and Richard Eriwata.

Presented from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

Presented from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

Presented from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

Presented from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

Presented from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

Presented from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

Presented from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

John Hawkesby hosts the Starship Foundation's Telethon for New Zealand children, broadcasting live from the Aotea Centre, Auckland. Shed 6 on Wellington's waterfront is the venue for the capital city, with anchors Bill Ralston and Nightline newsreader Janet Wilson. Sports presenter Eric Young anchors Christchurch, Neil Waka is in Dunedin and Suzy Cato is in Hamilton. In attendance are personalities from TV3 and TVNZ, plus special guests from music, sports, and theatre. Segments include: Country Music Special featuring Australian singer James Blundell, Brendan Duggan, Bunny Walters, Patsy Riggir, and members of Hello Sailor; Dave Jamieson, Danny Watson and the Top Marks host a celebrity auction including a signed Billy Ray Cyrus T-shirt, David Campese's training jersey, a Beatles album signed by Paul McCartney and a rugby ball signed by the All Blacks.

John Hawkesby hosts the Starship Foundation's Telethon for New Zealand children, broadcasting live from the Aotea Centre, Auckland. Shed 6 on Wellington's waterfront is the venue for the capital city, with anchors Bill Ralston and Nightline newsreader Janet Wilson. Sports presenter Eric Young anchors Christchurch, Neil Waka is in Dunedin and Suzy Cato is in Hamilton. In attendance are personalities from TV3 and TVNZ, plus special guests from music, sports, and theatre. The final hour of broadcast.