6.30 NEWS & TOP HALF. 16/11/1984

News, sport, ‘Top Half’ (news from the regions) and weather.

Main stories:
Government institutes tougher screening for blood donors owing to AIDS risk.
Marsden Point Oil Refinery industrial dispute - PM David Lange and Bill Birch at loggerheads in snap debate.
Marine Farms Ltd. expand their operation.

Top Half:
Manukau rate payers vote against funding the Aotea Centre.
Report finds Auckland police numbers inadequate.
Auckland park rangers seek greater security in the face of increased vandalism in parks.

Interviews / speakers: Michael Basset, Anne Hercus, Bill Malpress, Colin Guthrie, Ian McKay, Richard Cotter, Ron Scott, Angus McNeil, Alan Bougen, Terry Daniel, Ken Sykes, Frieda McDowell, Bob McDowell, Barry Green, Jessica Green, Bill Beveridge, Ruth Tai, Norm Pickston, Bill Birch, David Lange