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French Defence Minister resigns and the chief of the external security is sacked in the wake of media revelations about the “Rainbow Warrior” bombing.
The first NZ protest vessels due to arrive at Mururoa.
US says it will review the ANZUS pact if any anti-nuclear laws are passed by the NZ Parliament.
Concerns about protectionist measures against NZ products in the US.
Mexico City like a war zone after massive quake. Fires out of control. Officials say death toll could be 4,000.
Big turnout at funeral in Reefton for the four victims of the Boatman mine disaster.
Microlite pilot critically injured in crash at rally.
Kaitaia printer charged for parcel bomb killing.
Thousands of sheep farmers facing ruin.
Number of building permits for new homes highest for nine years.
New Zealand’s latest heart transplant patient leaves for his operation in the UK.
Anti-Apartheid cleric Alain Boesak arrested and released on bail in South Africa.
South African defence forces raid SWAPO bases in Angola.