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Scoop Full Coverage
Until now, the NZSIS has declined many Official Information Act requests for access to the Sutch file, citing security
and privacy reasons. However, following a review of the Sutch records by the Office of the Ombudsmen, the NZSIS has
agreed to release ...
Independent Music New Zealand
IMNZ is gearing up for a very exciting international event: Independents Day 2008. This is a worldwide celebration of
independent music running from Friday July 4 to Sunday July 6 – and it starts in New Zealand! There will be an
international auction ...
UK Government
The UK's Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) was formed to tackle Class A drugs & organised immigration crime as top priorities. Other priorities are fraud, hi tech crime, counterfeiting, firearms,
serious robbery, recovery of the proceeds of crime.
Siddhi B. Ranjitkar
Peacefully declaring Nepal a federal democratic republic, Nepalis have overcome the greatest hurdle that had stood
against inclusive development, and demonstrated the world how the people could tear down the so-called mighty
authoritarian regime peacefully. ...
New Zealand Government
NZ condemns the detaining of US/UK diplomats and the suppression of NGOs in Zimbabwe
Finbarr Bunting
The ZED Innovation Forum is about business people connecting with each other and shaping business now and for the future
says Jenny Bygrave, the deputy dean of AUT’s business school.
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington has welcomed the District Court's conviction today of Exide Technologies Ltd for a second breach of
their resource consent and expects the company to improve its housekeeping processes to fully comply with its consent
conditions in the future.
Martin LeFevre - Meditations
In August, Barack Obama will be the first person of color nominated by a major party in the United States. It is looking
like Obama is destined to be president. But something much larger than him, indeed, much larger than America, is going
on.
Justis Kamu
His 1970s afro has been cut off, and his tight jeans and floral shirt have long gone. But Will ‘Ilolahia is still making
noise in the Pacific Islands community.
Scoop Daily Ratings
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New Zealand Government
National has finally confirmed it still plans to reduce the protection afforded to hundreds of thousands of injured New
Zealanders a year by privatising the ACC scheme, says ACC Minister Maryan Street.
US State Department
"With increased globalization, we have seen further proliferation of illegal migration, narcotics and weapons
trafficking, violent gangs, laundered money and counterfeit goods - all phenomena whose effects spill across national
boundaries."
New Zealand National Party
National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee says with a likely electricity crisis campaign due to be announced next
week, consumers can probably expect incentives for savings and televised advice on how to get through.
Greenpeace
WOMAR the sea snake, GOMAR the seahorse and MOMAR the sea turtle have been chosen by ocean defenders to be mascots for
three newly named proposed marine reserve areas in the Pacific said Greenpeace Australia Pacific Oceans Team Leader
Nilesh Goundar.
United Nations
"We need to focus both on immediate needs and on longer-term issues. The focus is on the smallholder farmers in
developing countries, these are the people who need most help and where there is the most potential for increasing
agricultural productivity."
Commerce Commission
A judgment released by the Court of Appeal today confirms a High Court ruling that the attempted acquisition of Mana
Coach Services by New Zealand Bus Limited (NZBL) was likely to substantially lessen competition in the Wellington
regional market ...
Sutch Family
The family of Bill Sutch today welcomed the release of a New Zealand Security Intelligence Service file showing that
there was no evidence of him being a spy for the Russians.
Lyndon Hood
First thing: Hoodie Day. Why no presents? I waited and waited. And though I am a satirist, that Kapiti Community Board
guy - of the KKK outfit and so on - he did not count as a gift.
Scoop Review of Books
Louise Nicholas: My Story, by Louise Nicholas and Philip Kitchin Auckland: Random House, 2007, $37, Reviewed by JAMES
HOLLINGS for The Pacific Journalism Review The Louise Nicholas case has probably generated more gossip, discussion and
talkback ...
Amberleigh Jack
This year’s candidates for the New Zealand Police have been using a new support system to help them through the process
this year - an online “virtual coach”, a networking site designed for police recruitment.
Elephant Publicity
Daniel has enjoyed tour and chart success in New Zealand for over two decades which has earned him a loyal following all
around the country.
United Nations
"A window of opportunity for Cypriots to finally resolve the Cyprus problem is clearly open," Mr. Ban wrote in his
latest report to the Security Council on the work of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He said that it is
"particularly heartening".
New Zealand Government
New research released today shows there is little evidence that new immigrants drive up local house prices, said
Immigration Minister Clayton Cosgrove and Housing Minister Maryan Street.
United Nations
A visiting Security Council delegation and Sudanese President Omar al Bashir discussed the country's north-south peace
process, the situations in Abyei and Darfur, as well as the African nation's non-cooperation with the International
Criminal Court.
United Nations
The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today deplored the recent
killing of two Iraqi journalists, and called for ensuring the safety of media professionals in the strife-torn nation.
New Zealand Government
Speech notes for address to the Automobile, Transport And Environment Summit, a World Environment Day event. Legislative
Council Chamber, Parliament
Vodafone
Vodafone and SKY TV are delighted to announce a season of live rugby screened straight to your mobile phone. Vodafone 3G
customers will be able to watch the All Blacks battle it out live against France this weekend and throughout June & July, including ...
Amberleigh Jack
New Zealand film-makers have been competing for a chance to showcase their short films with live backing from the
Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) next weekend, with the first CUT TO: MUSIC competition.
United Nations
The UNHCR says it is recommending that refugee status for Sierra Leoneans who fled their country should be ended because
the root causes of the W. African nation's refugee problem have ceased to exist. "There have been fundamental and
durable changes".
ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Rodney Hide welcomes the National Party's change of heart on the Government's Criminal Procedures Bill.