6.30 NEWS & TOP HALF. 22/05/1985

News, sport and weather.
Main stories:
Death of three patients in Middlemore Hospital sees the implementation of a commission of inquiry.
Decision by US to cancel military exercises to be reviewed.
PM responds.
Human Rights Commission supports Homosexual Law Reform Bill.
Drought relief in North Otago. Strategy put in place.
Timaru By-Election. Bob Jones’ campaign.
FOL and opposition demand information on GST prior to By-Election.
Leaked document covering proposed welfare cuts to youth sees the firing of several Unemployed Workers Union employees.