A Current Affair
Weeknight prime-time current affairs interview show.
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1A second athlete has tested positive for using banned drugs at the Auckland Commonwealth Games, but the name has not been made public. The question of illegal drug use in sports is discussed. Weightlifter Graham May has admitted to taking performance enhancing steroids in the years leading up to his gold medal performance, although they were not illegal at the time
- Start 00 : 00 : 24
- Finish 00 : 09 : 32
- Duration 09 : 08
Reporters
- Keith Davies (Reporter, TV3)
Speakers
- Sir Arthur Gold CBE (General Manager, English Commonwealth Games Team)
- Graham May (Weightlifter)
Contributors
- Genevieve Wescott (Interviewer)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
- Christchurch, New Zealand (Canterbury)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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2The Government is considering banning smoking advertisements and sponsorship, which could damage the viability of some sporting events.
- Start 00 : 11 : 41
- Finish 00 : 20 : 23
- Duration 08 : 42
Reporters
- Genevieve Westcott (Reporter, TV3)
Speakers
- Andy Haden (Spokesman, Right to Decide)
- Dr Arthur Chesterfield Evans (Anti-Smoking Campaigner)
Contributors
- Genevieve Wescott (Interviewer)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
- Wellington, New Zealand (Wellington)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
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3Street entertainer Mr PP (Tim Tyler) is entertaining crowds at Auckland's Oriental Markets juggling ping pong balls.
- Start 00 : 22 : 32
- Finish 00 : 28 : 09
- Duration 05 : 37
Reporters
- Janet McIntyre (Reporter, TV3)
Speakers
- Mr PP (Juggler)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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4Breaking News Several prisoners have escaped from Mount Eden Prison after an apparent scuffle. A prisoner has been stabbed and two prison officers are also injured.
- Start 0 : 29 : 00
- Finish 00 : 29 : 20
- Duration 00 : 20
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- A Current Affair
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 30 January 1990
Start Time
- 18 : 30
Finish Time
- 19 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- TV3
Broadcaster
- TV3 Network Services
Programme Description
- Weeknight prime-time current affairs interview show.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Current affairs
Hosts
- Genevieve Westcott (Presenter)
Reporters
- Genevieve Westcott (Reporter, TV3)
- Janet McIntyre (Reporter, TV3)
- Keith Davies (Reporter, TV3)
Speakers
- Andy Haden (Spokesman, Right to Decide)
- Dr Arthur Chesterfield Evans (Anti-Smoking Campaigner)
- Graham May (Weightlifter)
- Mr PP (Juggler)
- Sir Arthur Gold CBE (General Manager, English Commonwealth Games Team)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)
- Christchurch, New Zealand (Canterbury)
- Wellington, New Zealand (Wellington)
Contributors
- Genevieve Wescott (Interviewer)