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1:
UPDATE
ON TONGA: Alleged Riot Agitator
Arrested
Tonga NowTonga 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00329.htm
2:
Groups
Urge Bush Not to Offer Military
Assistance
The East Timor Action Network ETANNovember 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00320.htm
3:
First
New Navy Patrol Vessel Launched
New Zealand GovernmentAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingDefence 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00374.htm
4:
Rejection
of elderly patients by GPs alarming
New Zealand National PartyReports that elderly people in Canterbury are unable to register for care with GPs is alarming, says National Party Associate Health spokeswoman Jo Goodhew.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0611/S00082.htm
5:
Winners
of the 2006 Qantas Television Awards
Qantas Media AwardsThe 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 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0611/S00220.htm
6:
Melbourne
G20 Summit a 'Security Threat'
AIDWATCHThe Non-Government Organisation, AIDWATCH, describes the G20 summit in Melbourne 'a security threat for the world's poor and for world ecology'.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00321.htm
7:
International
Solidarity Movement Update
International Solidarity Movement1. 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 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00323.htm
8:
Sky
And TVNZ Joint Rights Holders For
Series
Sky TVSKY 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0611/S00355.htm
9:
Valuing
Our Elderly: Kaumatua and Kuia -
Speech
The Maori PartyIt’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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00372.htm
10:
New
Identity For THL Group
KordiaThe 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 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0611/S00356.htm
11:
A
Warning On Treaty Settlements -
Harawira
The Maori PartyMy name is Hone Harawira. My history is as an activist for Maori rights, and a supporter of indigenous struggles all around the world.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00371.htm
12:
60's
Rock icon in Upper Hutt
Paul LambertSpencer 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0611/S00219.htm
13:
TVNZ
Scoops Two Thirds Of Qantas Television
Awards
TVNZThis 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'.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0611/S00221.htm
14:
NZ
Led Force Declares Fau’amotu Airport
Open
New Zealand Defence ForceThe 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0611/S00270.htm
15:
Victims
miss out on reparation
New Zealand National PartyThe Government is letting people accumulate huge amounts of unpaid reparation and fines, says National’s Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00373.htm
16:
Awards
celebrate excellence in Pacific arts
Arts PacifikaSix 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0611/S00218.htm
17:
Human
Rights Worker Injured In Hebron
International Solidarity MovementA 19-year old Swedish human rights worker had her jaw broken by an Israeli settler in Hebron today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00324.htm
18:
Greatest
Line In Kiwi Film And Vive La France
FrontseatThe 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0611/S00219.htm
19:
APEC
Leaders’ Statement on the WTO DDA
Released
APECHa Noi, Viet Nam, November 18, 2006 -- APEC Leaders have released a statement on the Doha Development Agenda round of World Trade Organization negotiations.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00322.htm
20:
World
Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
Stop DemandConvictions 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 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0611/S00269.htm
21:
Opportunities
for our Pacific youth
Secretariat of the Pacific CommunityFriday 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 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00318.htm
22:
Tariana
Turia, Project Mauriora Graduation
The Maori PartyThose 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00370.htm
23:
Prospects
For A Compromise With Iran Have
Dwindled
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 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00316.htm
24:
Bah
Humbug and Welcome to the Grotto ROAR!
Gallery
Roar GalleryIt’s coming up to that time again …(unbelievably enough!) when we start planning our Christmas show!!!!
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0611/S00218.htm
HortfertplusViticulturist Marcus Wickham of Blenheim is the winner of this year’s HortFertplus Young Horticulturist competition held at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. (Friday 17th November).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0611/S00271.htm
26:
Gregory
L. Schulte - Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
US State DepartmentAmbassador 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
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00309.htm
Australian Defence ForceAfter 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0611/S00319.htm
28:
Foreign
Affairs Issues Updated Travel
Advisory
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeThere 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0611/S00268.htm
29:
National
expresses support for Tongan
deployment
New Zealand National PartyNational 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0611/S00369.htm
30:
Les
Yeux on France: Top New Zealand Writers
Tour
Yasmine RyanThis 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.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0611/S00328.htm
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