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Paul G. Buchanan
The death of Agusto Pinochet Ugarte has reopened old wounds in Chile and rekindled debate about the relative merits of
his rule versus that of socialist authoritarians like Fidel Castro. A majority in and out of Chile considers him to be a
poster boy ...
BCL
In the recent lightening storms the transmitter (technically called a translator) that serves the area around the small
King Country community of Ohura, including Tokirima, was struck. All the local residents lost both Ch1 and Ch2 – Sky
reception ...
Reporters Sans Frontieres
The 2006 laureates are: - U WIN TIN (Burma) in the "Journalist" category - NOVAYA GAZETA (Russia) in the "Media"
category - JOURNALISTE EN DANGER (Democratic Republic of Congo) in the "Defender of press freedom" category - GUILLERMO
FARINAS HERNANDEZ ...
Air New Zealand
Captain Duncan Beck and Captain Guy McWilliams, both Boeing 767 pilots have offered to take two ladies on a date at a
top Auckland restaurant, as part of Air New Zealand's Christmas Charity Auction which aims to raise funds for Starship
Foundation, Make-A-Wish ...
Robert Parry
Gen. Augusto Pinochet's death on Dec. 10 means the Bush Family can breathe a little bit easier, knowing that criminal
proceedings against Chile's notorious dictator can no longer implicate his longtime friend and protector, former
President George ...
New Zealand Government
A detailed action plan to maximise energy efficiency and renewable energy in New Zealand was launched by government
today for public discussion. The draft New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy proposes detailed actions
to achieve ...
United Nations
With more than 3.3 million children in southern Africa already orphaned by HIV/AIDS, the region’s future depends on
governments’ halting the disease’s effects and ensuring that orphans receive good nutrition, education and care, a
senior United ...
Green Party
The new Tertiary Education Strategy provides important guidance to an increasingly strained sector, but some aspects of
the document raise real concerns, the Green Party says.
United Nations
With 600,000 people in Asia dying prematurely from air pollution each year, the continent’s major cities face a key
challenge in reducing the daunting figure, according to a new United Nations-backed report: although vehicle emissions
are being reduced, the ...
New Zealand Lotteries Commission
The winning Big Wednesday First Division ticket, worth $2.3 million in cash and luxury prizes, sold by McDonald's New
World in Taradale is still to be claimed, says NZ Lotteries Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
Southern Cross
Up to 195,000 kiwis should be planning a visit to their doctor, according to the results of New Zealand’s biggest ever
online health test.
New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand troops serving in Afghanistan have been giving Santa a helping hand in the lead up to Christmas,
distributing 1000 teddy bears and dolls to children at a hospital in North West Bamyan province.
The Clean Green Car Co
‘Plug-in’ electric cars initiative in Government’s draft energy strategy impractical says The Clean Green Car Company
New Zealand Government
“The value of New Zealand trade ties with Turkey will get a major boost over the next year with a big increase in the
number of Turkish students studying in New Zealand and with the start of livestock exports to Turkey”, says Trade and
Defence Minister, ...
New Zealand Government
ACC Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed the appointment of Wayne Butson and Philippa (Pip) Dunphy to the board of ACC.
Durex
Kiwis wanting to indulge in some extra curricular activity this summer can apply to be a Durex condom tester.
NZ Shipping Federation
New Zealanders coastal shipping interests have enthusiastically welcomed the Government’s draft Energy Efficiency
Strategy. Paul Nicholas, the Manager of the New Zealand Shipping Federation described the Strategy as ‘a huge step
forwards to the development of ...
New Zealand Police
From next week New Zealand Police Operational staff will start being issued with Stab Resistant Body Armour (SRBA).
The Scoop Team
Comment: Pinochet's Project And The New Zealand Connection - QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER - RECOMMENDED AUDIO - Defence: NZ
Troops Blitz Afghanistan With Salvo Of Soft Toys - Event: Futuna Chapel Is Opened This Weekend To The Public - Wine:
Some Good News ...
Association of University Staff
Tertiary Strategy to drive economic transformation The new Tertiary Education Strategy released this morning underlines
the Government’s determination to equip the country with the kind of twenty-first-century skills needed to drive
economic transformation, ...
Ministry of Health
In a ground-breaking first for New Zealand, health, disability and education professionals and social service agencies
will now be able to refer to an evidence-based guideline when diagnosing and supporting people with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD).
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Where: 15-17 December 10am-10pm When: Futuna Chapel, 62 Friend Street, Karori Admission free, koha appreciated
World Class New Zealand Awards
Kea and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise announced today the sponsors of the highly-prestigious World Class New Zealand
Awards, 2007. HSBC has reconfirmed its commitment with the sponsorship of the supreme award for 2007.
Zillion
Prime Minister Helen Clark and the Leader of the Opposition, John Key are both being “auctioned” as part of the
country’s biggest online auction this year, to help New Zealand children.
Survival International
Scenes of jubilation greeted the Botswana High Court's ruling today in favour of the Kalahari Bushmen.
University of Otago
Professor Malcolm Grant, CBE, a distinguished law graduate from the University of Otago who is now the President and
Provost of University College London, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the University graduation
ceremony on Saturday.
New Zealand National Party
Labour has been negligent with yet another tertiary institution, this time the Western Institute of Technology at
Taranaki (WITT), says National's Tertiary Education spokesman, Dr Paul Hutchison.
Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asian Angst: It’s time to stay - Kiwi students get Korea scholarships - State visit for South Korean leader - Covering
Pakistan and India - Arabic network broadcasting from KL - Al Jazeera on Triangle Television - Young leaders key to
revitalising Asian ...
HARD NEWS from Russell Brown
GUEST: John Campbell on the Flying Nun years - When I was seventeen, just about every boy I knew who did not dream of
being an All Black dreamt of being in a band. I dreamt of both. And whilst the All Black dream was comically outlandish,
at least the All ...
The Maori Party
The people of Te Atihaunui a Paparangi were left the words of their tupuna, Tinirau; Toi te kupu, toi te mana, toi te
whenua.