Series
Eyewitness News
Television, 1982–1989
The nightly Eyewitness News debuted in 1982 having evolved out of TV2’s twice weekly current affairs show of the same name. Screening at 9.30pm, it moved to TV One before being axed in 1990 in favour of a later One News bulletin. Two of the key moments in the political turmoil of 1984 played out in front of its cameras — PM Robert Muldoon’s calling of the snap election and his devaluation interview which sparked an economic and constitutional crisis. Reporter Rod Vaughan also received his infamous bloody nose from Bob Jones while on an Eyewitness story.
Eyewitness News - Bob Jones punches reporter Rod Vaughan
Television, 1985 (Excerpts)
Eyewitness News - Devaluation
Television, 1984 (Full Length Episode)
Eyewitness News - John Clarke interview
Television, 1989 (Full Length)
Eyewitness News - Snap Election Setup
Television, 1984 (Full Length)
Eyewitness News - The Topp Twins
Television, 1982 (Excerpts)