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US State Department
I'm going to go to Addis, which is of course the headquarters of the AU, because I'm increasingly concerned about
several crisis spots in Africa and this is a good opportunity to go to the AU which is deeply involved in all of them.
US State Department
Eritrea and Ethiopia should avoid any actions that might further heighten tension or reignite conflict. The United
States urges both governments to cooperate with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea in this effort.
Green Party
The New Zealand Herald has censored parts of a 200 word article that the Greens were asked to submit on campaign finance
reform for yesterday's edition. They deleted the opening paragraph that was critical of the Herald's coverage of the
issue, and ...
US Information Service
Eight nations and the EU pledged $605 million December 6 in the continuing fight against the spread of H5N1 avian
influenza in birds and people for efforts focusing on halting the virus at its avian source.
US Information Service
The third global progress report, Responses to Avian Influenza and State of Pandemic Readiness indicates progress in the
initial -- emergency -- phase of the global response to H5N1 and threats to public health.
Trademe
Ipods, Playboy fashion items and Billabong clothing are the three most searched for items on Trade Me, as New
Zealanders head into the seasonal buying frenzy.
chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins is thrilled to have been selected as Labour's candidate for Rimutaka at next year's general election.
New Zealand Lotteries Commission
Lotto and Powerball have jackpotted, with a whopping $10 million in top prizes up for grabs in next weekend's draw says
NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
MYJOBSPACE.CO.NZ
Due to the threat of legal action this promotion has been put on hold until we find a suitable charity that is willing
to accept donations. The previous charity has withdrawn their permission to accept our donations.
Kevin List
Labour have selected Beehive political advisor Chris Hipkiss as the candidate for the safe Rimutaka seat in 2008. The
current MP for Rimutaka, Paul Swain, is retiring from politics.
Wikinews.org
Sean Penn at Cannes Film Festival, 2000.Academy Award winning actor and political activist Sean Penn has just thrown his
support in the 2008 US Presidential election behind Dennis Kucinich.
Beachname.com
For the past month Moses and his team have been writing names to order in the sand on Bamburi Beach. The names are
recorded with the digital camera and go to the Netherlands by email. There each photo is printed and placed in a
handsome passe-partout.
VOA News
The media quote Colonel Alexander Vovk, a spokesman for the missile forces, as saying the RS-12M Topol ballistic missile
was launched Saturday evening from Kapustin Yar firing range in southern Russia.
VOA News
American boxer Floyd Mayweather, Junior retained his World Boxing Council welterweight title Saturday by stopping
Britain's Ricky Hatton in a much-anticipated bout between between undefeated boxers in Las Vegas
Family First Lobby.
Family First is welcoming the conviction of two foster parents who were today found guilty of assaulting two sisters in
their care, including hitting one in the face with a baseball bat.
New Zealand Police
Porirua Police have released the name of the diver whose body was recovered from the seabed, 24 hours after she went
missing.
Jack Henderson
Former ARC Councillor Jack Henderson has forsaken transport planning and developed a new paper-saving book-replacement
web product.
The Maori Party
It would appear from the outset, that the Social Security (Entitlement Cards) Amendment Bill has not exactly taken the
nation by storm. I understand that three submissions have been received and one heard.
United States Department of Justice
Methamphetamine abuse has become a tremendous challenge. Education, prevention, and community involvement are key
strategies to reduce the demand for P. People who know about the destructive effects of P on the user and the community,
are far less likely ...
The Family Party
As the leader of The Family Party, I am privileged to be in the heart of Mangere today, to be amongst people who share
our passion for the families and children of this community. That passion extends beyond Mangere to Manukau and indeed,
the whole ...
World Trade Organisation
Like the first and second workshops in September 2005 and November 2006, this one aimed to ensure that the participants
have the information necessary so that their countries can make use of the TRIPS Agreement's flexibilities for public
health purposes
House of Travel
7 December 2007 – Kiwi owned and operated House of Travel further demonstrated its intention to grow its presence in
Australia by acquiring TravelManagers yesterday. Earlier this year House of Travel Holdings purchased the Australian
wholesale company ...
US Geological Survey
A 7.6 earthquake struck in the vicinity of the Fijian Islands, 1395 km (130 miles) NE of Auckland, New Zealand at at
07:28:24 GMT, the U.S. Geological Survey has reported. The quake was reported at a depth of 187.6 km (116 miles).
New Zealand Police
The Tenths Trust is asking divers, fisherfolk and shellfish gatherers to respect a three-day Rahui in the Boom Rock area
off Wellington's coast where the body of a missing diver was found today.
US Information Service
Until recently, blind and visually impaired students found it extremely difficult to study certain subjects and pursue
careers in science and technology because they could not see graphs and other visual representations.
The Family Party
The Family Party is raising concerns over the arrest and prosecution of a single father of four, who has been charged
with assaulting his 11-year-old son under the new anti-smacking legislation.
New Zealand National Party
National Party Health spokesman Tony Ryall says in a humiliating judgment for Labour, the High Court has ruled against
the Government’s surprise attempt to force union membership on aged care workers.
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The Maori Party
If I was to think of one day where I believe the Maori Party made a difference to the 48th Parliament, it would be the
first day. 7 November 2005. A historic day – a day when a proud and independent Maori voice would be heard in te whare
raiona ...
New Zealand Police
At approximately 2.30 am on Saturday 8 December 2007 Police attended a block of flats in Selwyn Street, Christchurch.
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