6.30 NEWS & TOP HALF. 01/03/1985

News, current affairs, sport and weather

Main stories:
David Lange is questioned by the international media on the ANZAS row and our antinuclear stance whileon a visit to the United Kingdom. Jim Anderton is interviewed on American reaction to New Zealand’s stance.
Unions have succesfully secured pay rises within certain industries. Employers say the economy will suffer, but the strikes were already too damaging to not give in to wage demands. More strikes are expected.
Private members bill is being prepared to remove homosexuality as a criminal act. AIDS scare may be trigger to law change.
Nga Tapuwae school in South Auckland, with a predominantly Māori and Pacific student body, has appointed two European to positions instead of local candidates raising the issue of bias. Includes interview with Dr Rangi Walker of the Auckland Maori Council.

Top Half:
John Hawkesby host debate between John Walker and Steve Scott.
Auckland Regional Authority is placed in the spotlight. Possible Government investigation.