1Parental Responsibility It has become popular to claim that people who commit crimes do so because of some trauma in their childhood; that behind most juvenile delinquents is a deprived and under-privileged upbringing with a lack of parental love. However, Opposition Police spokesman Norm Jones does not share this view. He advocates a 'get tough' approach to young offenders. Some of his solutions seem draconian to many New Zealanders, but he has plenty of supporters. He lays the blame for most of the juvenile crime at the feet of unconcerned parents and he believes they should be held responsible for their children's behaviour by the courts. Discussion and viewer talkback with Norm Jones.
2Prince Andrew and his new wife, formerly Miss Sarah Ferguson, are now aboard the Royal yacht Britannia, where they will spend a five-day honeymoon cruise around the Azores. An estimated five million people jammed the streets of London and millions watched the wedding of the couple in Westminster Abbey. The Queen has officially granted them the title of the Duke and Duchess of York. One of the biggest parties was in the small town that was home to the Duchess of York, Dummer in Hampshire.
3With less than 24 hours left before the opening of the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, the boycott continues to grow. Montserrat has now joined the boycotting countries. Commonwealth Secretary General Sir Sonny Ramphal has asked New Zealand to do what it can to ease the current crisis over economic sanctions against South Africa which is threatening the future of the Commonwealth.
4British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe has arrived in South Africa to discuss apartheid.
5A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.
6Parental Responsibility It has become popular to claim that people who commit crimes do so because of some trauma in their childhood; that behind most juvenile delinquents is a deprived and under-privileged upbringing with a lack of parental love. However, Opposition Police spokesman Norm Jones does not share this view. He advocates a 'get tough' approach to young offenders. Some of his solutions seem draconian to many New Zealanders, but he has plenty of supporters. He lays the blame for most of the juvenile crime at the feet of unconcerned parents and he believes they should be held responsible for their children's behaviour by the courts. Discussion and viewer talkback with Norm Jones.
7A brief listing of the national and international news headlines.
8Parental Responsibility It has become popular to claim that people who commit crimes do so because of some trauma in their childhood; that behind most juvenile delinquents is a deprived and under-privileged upbringing with a lack of parental love. However, Opposition Police spokesman Norm Jones does not share this view. He advocates a 'get tough' approach to young offenders. Some of his solutions seem draconian to many New Zealanders, but he has plenty of supporters. He lays the blame for most of the juvenile crime at the feet of unconcerned parents and he believes they should be held responsible for their children's behaviour by the courts. Discussion and viewer talkback with Norm Jones.
9A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.
10Prince Andrew and his new wife, formerly Miss Sarah Ferguson, are now aboard the Royal yacht Britannia, where they will spend a five-day honeymoon cruise around the Azores. An estimated five million people jammed the streets of London and millions watched the wedding of the couple in Westminster Abbey. The Queen has officially granted them the title of the Duke and Duchess of York. In London, the celebrations continue.
11A touchy diplomatic standoff between China and the United States over the detention in China last week of New York Times journalist John Burns, appears to have been resolved.
12Deputy Prime MInister Geoffrey Palmer has told the British Government that New Zealand wants the Commonwealth row over sanctions against South Africa resolved as soon as possible. There has been strong reaction within Africa to United States President Ronald Reagan's latest speech on South Africa in which he reaffirmed his opposition to economic sanctions. The United States Congress has signalled that it will take action, even without the President's approval.
13The Thirteenth Commonwealth Games are due to begin tonight in Edinburgh. However half of the invited countries have boycotted the Games.
14Pop music is one of the most effective means of communication available today, with songs managing to inspire people all around the world. The latest song is called 'When We're Together' by Tatiana and Johnny which advocates chastity.