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Tonga Now
Tonga Now reports that a pro-reform supporter has been arrested for allegedly supplying fuel to those who set fire to
buildings in Nuku’alofa. Witness say the ‘supporter’ orchestrated refuelling of petrol to rioting youths who made
makeshift fire-bombs.
The East Timor Action Network ETAN
November 18 - A wide range of U.S. organizations have urged President Bush "to refrain from promising any military
assistance to Indonesia's armed forces" on his upcoming visit to Indonesia.
New Zealand Government
Defence Minister, Phil Goff, stopped off in Melbourne today from Hanoi for the launch of New Zealand’s first offshore
patrol vessel HMNZS OTAGO. The ship is being built under the $500 million Project Protector programme for revitalisation
of the Navy.
New Zealand National Party
Reports that elderly people in Canterbury are unable to register for care with GPs is alarming, says National Party
Associate Health spokeswoman Jo Goodhew.
Qantas Media Awards
The winners of the 2006 Qantas Television Awards were announced this evening during a glamorous awards ceremony at
Auckland’s Aotea Centre. Hosted by leading television presenters Dominic Bowden and Petra Bagust, the Awards recognised
the best of the ...
AIDWATCH
The Non-Government Organisation, AIDWATCH, describes the G20 summit in Melbourne 'a security threat for the world's poor
and for world ecology'.
International Solidarity Movement
1. Israeli settlers harrass olive-pickers in Hebron 2. Stef’s Blog: settler road block temporarily becomes Israeli law
3. “The only way to live” — fear and fury in Urif and Asira 4. Negotiating Daily Life: Land Access and Checkpoint
Encounters ...
Sky TV
SKY Television and TVNZ, today announced the acquisition of the broadcast rights for the IRB Sevens World Series for the
next five years, 2007-2011, including acting as host broadcaster for the NZI Sevens at Westpac Stadium in February.
The Maori Party
It’s something I’ve always kept quiet to myself – but this week, I discovered it was a secret my colleague, Te Ururoa
Flavell, also shared.
Kordia
The THL Group has today announced the launch of its new name and brand identity. From today, the combined businesses of
Broadcast Communications Ltd (New Zealand), THL Australia and AAP Communications Services (Australia) will come under
the unifying ...
The Maori Party
My name is Hone Harawira. My history is as an activist for Maori rights, and a supporter of indigenous struggles all
around the world.
Paul Lambert
Spencer Davis, the rock star from Wales, who created the famed Spencer Davis Group in 1963 will perform his only NZ
concert in Upper Hutt on Sunday 03 December.
TVNZ
This evening in Auckland at the Qantas Television Awards, TVNZ won 20 of the 30 awards including 'Best News' for ONE
News, and six awards for the critically acclaimed drama series 'Insiders' Guide To Love'.
New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand led Combined Joint Task Force newly arrived in Tonga wasted no time in securing the airport and
confirmed the airport open for civilian air travel this morning.
New Zealand National Party
The Government is letting people accumulate huge amounts of unpaid reparation and fines, says National’s Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power.
Arts Pacifika
Six of New Zealand’s top Pacific artists were honoured at the Arts Pasifika Awards 2006, which encourage and celebrate
excellence in Pacific arts in New Zealand.
International Solidarity Movement
A 19-year old Swedish human rights worker had her jaw broken by an Israeli settler in Hebron today.
Frontseat
The Greatest Line in Kiwi Film will be revealed on TV One’s flagship arts show Frontseat in its final episode for 2006
on Sunday night 17th November 11.10pm & Saturday 25th 8.00am.
APEC
Ha Noi, Viet Nam, November 18, 2006 -- APEC Leaders have released a statement on the Doha Development Agenda round of
World Trade Organization negotiations.
Stop Demand
Convictions of a Porirua step-father for the seven-year sexual abuse of a step-daughter and of a US soldier for his part
in the gang rape of a 14-year old Iraqi girl before her murder, are but two of millions of cases of sexual violence
against children ...
Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Friday 17 November 2006, Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), 36th Committee of Representatives of Governments
and Administrations (CRGA) - While many countries in the world struggle with the issues relating to ageing populations,
the Pacific ...
The Maori Party
Those of you who know me, will know there is a particular sparkle in my eye when somehow you manage to persuade me to
talk about my mokopuna, Piata.
Translation by Sol Salbe
[ Middle East News Service comments : There are appear to be a technical error with the English version of this article
with the first two paragraphs missing. Unfortunately the article contains some bad and scary news. I have hitherto
regarded US sabre rattling ...
Roar Gallery
It’s coming up to that time again …(unbelievably enough!) when we start planning our Christmas show!!!!
Hortfertplus
Viticulturist Marcus Wickham of Blenheim is the winner of this year’s HortFertplus Young Horticulturist competition held
at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. (Friday 17th November).
US State Department
Ambassador Gregory L. Schulte, U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, Vienna and the International Atomic Energy
Agency Remarks at Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates November 13, 2006
Australian Defence Force
After receiving a request from the Government of Tonga on Friday evening, Australia, in conjunction with New Zealand,
has deployed military and police personnel to help restore stability.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
There is some risk to your safety in Tonga and we advise caution. On 16 November, politically-motivated violence broke
out in central Nuku’alofa. Buildings were set alight and shops were looted by drunken mobs.
New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader Don Brash says the civil unrest in Tonga is of great concern and National supports the deployment
of New Zealand military and police personnel to help restore order.
Yasmine Ryan
This year, New Zealand has been selected, and thus 12 of our top writers have been chosen to travel the length and width
of France for a series of public appearances in libraries, bookstores, cultural centres and universities until 25
November.
ENDS