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Main stories:
Changes to defence policy imminent in the wake of a defence review prompted by the ANZUS row. Speculation that the cost of a new policy will be high.
Average interest rate on mortgages soars to 18.7%. Government strategies to repay national debt blamed. Interviews: Barrie Downie (Marrac Holdings), Don Schnauer (Chairman United).
Three crew aboard the wrecked fishing vessel Voyager presumed dead.
All Black tour of South Africa. Anti tour protesters scatter broken glass over a Paeroa sports field. Interview: Ross Miller (town clerk). Thorn EMI cancel sponsorship of Auckland Rugby Union. Interview: Malcolm Dick (Auckland Rugby Union).
United Airlines takeover Pan Am Airlines.
Part of Oakley Hospital to become a prison for mentally disturbed offenders. Interviews: Dr Frank Rutter (Auckland Hospital Chairman), Geoffrey Palmer (Justice Minister).
Top Half:
Increasing violent crime rates. Women’s groups angry at police statements that women should not be out alone at night; police claim it is not practical to ensure the streets are safe. Interviews: Leonie Morris (Women Against Pornography), Det. Insp. Peter Robinson (Auckland Police), Jane Kelsey (Criminology lecturer).
Controversial stage show ‘Extremities’, depicting violence against women, to show in Auckland. Interview: Catherine Hanton (Rape Crisis Centre).