National Radio 11am Bulletin

Saturday, 30 October 1999, 11:05 am
Article: Alastair Thompson

1. TANKER RETURNS - The naval tanker Endeavour has returned to Auckland after two months in East Timor

2. REFUGEES - A lawyer representing ten of 18 asylum seekers being held in prison is unhappy at the stance of the Government.

3. ARMENIA - Russia and the United States have pledged to help Armenia to recover from the murder of the Prime Minister and others in a siege of Parliament.

4. FIREWORKS - The Fire Service is warning people to take great care using a new 'boom man' firework.

5. DESK - ane Austen's writing desk has been handed over to the British Library.

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