6.30 NEWS AND TOP HALF. TUESDAY. 22/10/1985

News, sport and weather.
Main stories:
South African President reacts defiantly to the sanctions imposed by all 49 Commonwealth nations, including Britain who had previously been opposed to the move.
All but 3 whales saved as a 150 beach themselves at Doubtless Bay in Northland.
Truck drivers win a 15.9% pay increase in the latest wage round.
Ann Hercus states that the country cannot afford an increase of police numbers.
The impact of Labour’s policies on farming are stressed to Roger Douglas by Canterbury United Council.
With the number of trainee teachers on the rise, training colleges are concerned there may not be enough staff to deal with the increase.
The DSIR is to buy a German research ship, the Meteor for oceanographic studies.
Princess Diana wins praise for her visit to Ulster.