Truth reporter Kevin Sinclair made a special effort to make his article apply to all Victoria students. Here, quoted in full, is how he introduced his story:

" 'For Some Reason some landlords seem to discriminate against students.' That's what a Victoria University of Wellington student told me last week.

"From the recent experience of at least one Wellington landlord it is easy to see why.

"A student association member pleaded with Wellington landlords when the academic year began in March for accommodation for 400 students.

"But the position of many students is still 'critical,' according to student association secretary Michael King.

" 'A large number of students are still looking for flats,' he told me.

" Many other students are living with friends in overcrowded flats because they can find nowhere else to live.'

"King said that some landlords were remarkably tolerant. But others put their feet down and issued no party' orders to students."