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State Department takes hard line on ANZUS. A State Dept official said NZ’s anti-nuclear legislation would lead to a review of NZ’s position as Ally of the United States.
Customs officers sieze 13kg hashish on cargo ship in New Plymouth.
Government reserves the right to knock back wage agreements after electrical workers and employers agree to a 15% increase. Interview
Former MP John Kirk arrives back from the US in custody. Mr Kirk will be held in custody until a hearing on Monday. He faces charges under the Insolvency Act.
Another change in the leadership of the Soviet Union. The 80 year old Prime Minister [Tickanoff] has been replaced by [Mr Ritskoff], a close friend of the leader Mr Gorbachov.
Soviet Foreign Minister Shevenatsy meets US President, paving the way for the US-Soviet summit in November.
Eight people, including a 12 year old girl, shot dead in supermarket holdups in Belgium.
Public opinion poll show majority French people believe their Government lied to them over the “Rainbow Warrior” affair.
Thousands of offenders doing periodic detention sent home because PD warders go on strike.
Huge convoy of rigs drives through Hamilton to highlight annual conference of the Road Transport Association.
NZ hopes to boost wool exports to China.
Hurricane Gloria hits Eastern US.