Nuclear-free New Zealand
Nuclear testing in the Pacific - nuclear-free New Zealand
Ship visits - nuclear-free New Zealand
Ship visits and public opinion
The visit of the nuclear-powered frigate USS Texas in 1983 sparked protest in New Zealand. An election was just around the corner, and the issue of nuclear ship visits would play a prominent part in the campaign.
Nuclear-free legislation - nuclear-free New Zealand
It was election year in 1984, and Robert Muldoon decided to go to the polls early, on 14 July. This was due largely to the decision by Marilyn Waring, a National Party Member of Parliament, to withdraw her support for the National caucus on June 14. She had been savagely attacked by Robert Muldoon for supporting the Labour opposition's Nuclear Free New Zealand Bill the previous day.
Sinking the Rainbow Warrior - nuclear-free New Zealand
The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior
Hear reaction to the bombing (250k).
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Ref:COMP 3, 1985, tk6
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