6.30 NEWS AND TOP HALF. 05/03/1986

News, sport and weather.
Main stories:
National Party President Sue Wood announces she is to stand down.
Troubles continue for the Democrats party with two leading party members resigning.
All sheep have been loaded on the Marino Express bound for Mexico despite protests.
Angry farming leaders plan to march on Parliament to get their message across to the Government.
A 21 year old Morrinsville man has been charged with the double murder of a woman and her infant.
Ministry of Housing and Phil Goff has asked the Real Estate Institute to discuss the “Racism and Rental Report” with the Race relations Office.
Allegations over a Government cover-up of the mystery submarine in the Cook Islands.
Former US Senator Charles Percy says there can be a resolution to the ANZUS row even if NZ passes its antinuclear laws.
South African President announces that the State of Emergency is likely to finish this Friday.
50th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire.