6.30 NEWS. 13/04/1985

News, current affairs, sport and weather.

Main stories:
Cost of living has increased over the last 12 months by 13%. Labour Government not overly worried by the inflation rise.
Jim Mclay touring the regions to deliver his message in regards to superannuation and the All Black tour to South Africa.
Māori elders feel that police are provoking gangs in Christchurch with their violent raids. Interview with Hohua Tutengaehe, Māori Elder.
National Council of Churches has voted in support of decriminalising homosexuality. Debates around the country have been marred by supporters of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, according to Geoff Braybrooke, Labour MP for Napier.