1Bucking the System One year ago, Finance Minister Roger Douglas announced the New Zealand dollar would be floated. Over the past year, the dollar, or the Kiwi as it is known, has fluctuated significantly. A look at some of the effects of the float, such as lower petrol prices for consumers, but drastic falls in the profits of some major companies.

2Acroclaustrozenoavisaerophobia Acroclaustrozenoavisaerophobia is commonly known as the Fear of Flying. However, some New Zealanders are conquering their fear using a new programme called Flying Without Fear, designed to help sufferers overcome their fears.

3Te Reo Kahungunu Auckland may be the hottest radio market in New Zealand but Hastings is not far behind with five stations. For a brief period in summer 1985/86 listeners were able to tune to a sixth station with a unique sound. It was a bilingual station organised and staffed by a local Maori tribe. They are so delighted with its success they are hoping to run a full-time commercial Maori station which could expand into a national network.