EYEWITNESS NEWS 17/05/1985

News and current affairs.
Main stories:
Three parties of trampers in the Tararuas are missing.
PM states it is impossible to judge if the antinuclear stance has affected the diplomatic relations with US.
13th June set for Budget. National asks for it to be moved.
Social Credit changes its name to the New Zealand Democratic Party.
South African tour sees a change in itinerary with a match against black players organised. HART states that the match only emphasises the racial divide in SA.
Massacre in Sri Lanka.
UN calls for a international boycott of the NZ rugby team.
Violence in SA.

Sue Wood joins the fray over the National Party leadership issue.
Health officials worried about industrial action. Staffing shortage at Middlemore Hospital means reducing scheduled surgery by half.