Imprisoned in Poland
A year ago a Kiwi working in Katowice, Poland, was
arrested and put in jail after the collapse of an exhibition hall
owned by the company he worked for. The snow-laden roof's collapse,
which killed 65 people, led to Bruce Robinson and others from his
company being incarcerated. As yet there hasn't been a trial and
Bruce has remained in a Polish prison. While the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade have visited him and ensured he has
medical care, phone calls and visits, his parents Dave and Carol
are worried about him and say the situation for father of three
Bruce is untenable. Mark Sainsbury talks to Dave and Carol Robinson
in the studio, and Rawdon Christie outlines the history of Bruce's
situation.
Friends of Bruce Robinson have set up a petition to try to free
Bruce which can be reached by clicking
HERE
Karaka Crackers
Sunline and Ethereal - two of the greatest racing mares
New Zealand has known. Now their progeny is up for grabs at the
Karaka Yearling Sales next week and both are expected to go for top
dollar. Michael Holland has a look at two colts hoping to live up
to their mothers' names.
Kids on Adrenalin
Today's children are renowned for being over-protected by parents -
cotton-wool kids. But a new breed of adventure playground is
challenging them to break out of their comfort zone and put their
mental and physical stamina to the test.
John Sellwood tries out Adrenaline Park in Christchurch and finds a
group of kids happy to be scared out of their wits. For more
information on the Adrenalin Park click
here
or call
0800 TOGO
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Cricket Star Quits
It was a glittering career that came to a sudden end today. Nathan
Astle, a cricketer with 223 one dayers and 81 tests under his belt,
pulled the pin today. He was the man we could always count on, a
man who's been a fixture in the Black Caps since 1995. Nathan Astle
holds the world record for the fastest double century in test
cricket. We take a look at Astle's greatest hits.
