6.30 NEWS & TOP HALF. 29/04/1985

News, current affairs, sport and weather.

Main stories:
France announces plans to create a strategic military base in Noumea, New Caledonia, to accomodate nuclear submarines and warships. Widespread opposition from South Pacific nations. Interview: PM David Lange.

High security for Turkish Foreign Minister in Wellington for ANZAC memorial, owing to fears of a terrorist attack. Minister participates in ceremonial dedication of Attaturk Park to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign.

All Black tour of South Africa. Government anticipates increased cost of policing at home during the tour. NZ Rugby Union councillors receive death threats. Interviews: Ron Don (NZFRU).

ANZAC memorial parade at Cannock Chase, Birningham.

Firstpiloting of a scheduled passenger flight in NZ by women crew.

Top Half:
South Auckland principals and boards concerned at the abolition of the University Entrance exam. Fears that Sixth Form Certificate will not be sufficiently moderated, resulting in a bias toward school leavers from prestigious schools. Interviews: Ivan Armstrong (Mangere College Principal), Peter Goddard (Secondary Schools Senior Inspector).

Profile of newly formed company Omnicorp. Interviews with Craig Heatley (Rainbow Corporation), Colin Reynolds (Chase Corporation), Allan Hawkins (Equiticorp).