6.30 NEWS & TOP HALF. 14/11/1984

News, Sport and weather.

Main Stories:
Pressure on the Government to change their minds over increased taxes in the budget. Roger Douglas refuses to discuss the issue. Interviews: Ann Hercus.
The National Party has set up a committee to investigate its huge loss in the previous election. Interviews: Sue Wood.
New Zealand, Australia and EEC have agreed on butter ‘dumping’.
David Lange visits the Federation of Labour to discuss the guidelines for the coming wage round. Interview: David Lange, Jim Knox.
Larry Geason, convicted on manslaughter charges, escapes from prison. Interview: Trevor O’Brien.
75,000 students sit the School Certificate English exam.

Top Half:
Woman, Rita Shannon, is attacked in her home.
Voices are raised in opposition to the clearance of wildlife habitat for pasture in Spirits Bay.