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UK Government
Ever wondered what our world would look like stripped bare of plants, soils, water, man-made structures? Wonder no
longer; images of the Earth as never seen before have been unveiled in the world's biggest geological mapping project
ever.
P and O Cruises
P Cruises' Pacific Sun is now heading back to Auckland following an improvement in weather conditions.
New Zealand Government
National has confirmed they would borrow to cover the massive hole they will create in the public’s accounts if elected
– unless they are prepared to slash public services once again, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.
The Maori Party
He ra whakahirahira tenei i tae mai ai Ngai Tuhoe ki te Whanganui a Tara ki te tamoko kawenata me te kawanatanga kia
tatu ai a ratou take whenua, hei ta te Ropu Maori.
National Distribution Union
Tears flowed from the eyes of the redundant workers as well as from the skies as workers from Feltex Foxton prepared to
leave the factory for the last time
New Zealand National Party
The Labour Government has once again dropped the ball on animal welfare, says National's Agriculture spokesman, David
Carter.
Comvita New Zealand
Natural healthcare company Comvita Limited (Comvita) advised shareholders at its Annual Meeting in Te Puke today that
the Company had faced a challenging 2007 financial year, but had also made significant advancements toward its longer
term goals.
Libertarianz Party
Libertarianz spokesman Richard McGrath sent his party's best wishes to broadcaster and former Alliance MP Willie
Jackson, who earlier in the week had coronary bypass surgery performed at Mercy Hospital in Auckland.
Christchurch City Council
The slip is near the Governors Bay end of Dyers Pass Road, and the road is currently closed from the Sign of the Kiwi
through to Governors Bay. The slip has brought down a large tree, which is hanging over the road.
Family First
Family First NZ says that the Littlies website poll which found that 87% of parents of young children don't think the
anti-smacking law is effective is confirmation that NZ'ers have soundly rejected the law change and its time the
politicians listened ...
New Zealand National Party
A National Government will ditch Labour's Sentencing Council and its Criminal Justice Advisory Board and give their
funding - more than $6 million - to the victims of crime, National's Justice spokesman, Simon Power announced today.
Transpower
Transpower has welcomed the Electricity Commission’s (EC) notice of intention to approve its proposal to replace Pole 1
of the HVDC inter-island link. The proposed project, worth up to $672million, involves replacing the older Pole 1
equipment with ...
New Zealand Government
Today's inaugural building forum in Auckland - " Leading for the Future" - has laid down the foundations for the
long-term future of the industry, says Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones.
Scoop Full Coverage
Full coverage of the storms the struck New Zealand in late July 2008.
Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards
More than three dozen Manukau businesses, each an example of a company that achieves excellence in all ways possible,
were this week announced as finalists in the Westpac Manukau Business Excellence Awards, one of the biggest and most
prestigious awards ...
New Zealand Government
With the National Party widely expected to begin arguing the case for a massive expansion in government debt at their
conference this weekend, Finance Minister Michael Cullen has issued a list of words and phrases John Key and Bill
English are likely to employ ...
New Zealand National Party
Leader John Key, Deputy Leader Bill English, members of the Board of Directors, Members of Parliament, Distinguished
Guests, Candidates, Delegates and Members of the National Party.
Right To Life New Zealand Inc
Crown counsel acting for the Abortion Supervisory Committee has advised that the Committee had lodged an appeal with the
Court of Appeal.
Kiwibank
Kiwibank has taken a march on its rival banks by reducing home loan interest rates, cutting all of its fixed rates
effective immediately.
Women's Health Action Trust
“International Lead researcher on Gardasil, Diane Harper has raised concerns on Radio New Zealand which Women’s Health
Action believes justify a postponement of the mass vaccination programme for young women planned for next year. We are
also ...
HCD Research
Results of a national study conducted today among 320 Americans revealed that a majority of Republicans (61%), reported
that they were disturbed, skeptical and saddened after viewing a new ad by John McCain, which likens Barack Obama to
Britney Spears and ...
Government of Tonga
Over two hundred people from many parts of Tongan society and overseas friends of the Kingdom today received the first
awards in a new national honours system introduced by His Majesty King George Tupou V.
David Thornton
Below is an email I sent to North Shore Mayor, Andrew Williams, following my visit to the latest slippage site in
Mulberrry Place, Glenfield. The email asks that the Mayor instructs council staff to review all possible slippage sites
in Glenfield ...
New Zealand Government
National's claims that it would ditch Labour's Sentencing Council and its Criminal Justice Advisory Board and give the
money to the victims of crime is nothing more than "election year clap-trap" says Justice Minister Annette King.
Maritime New Zealand
Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) and the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) are monitoring the status of the
cruise liner Pacific Sun, which is currently holding position about 300 nautical miles (540km) north east of New
Zealand.
The Family Party
Family Party leader Richard Lewis says a complaint lodged by Family First to the Police against the indecency of the
planned Boobs on Bikes parade downtown Auckland makes the Police and Council liable for being a party to the offence if
they permit ...
Whitireia Polytech
Armando Ruta (more commonly known as 'Tux' by Whitireia staff) is the first tutor to visit New Zealand in an exchange
programme with Miriam College in the Philippines. He arrived here on Monday (28th July) to teach drama and will stay
here until the ...
Flight Centre
New Zealand’s largest travel retailer is offering three Kiwis the opportunity to experience the world and make a
difference to it with a travel scholarship.
Maritime New Zealand
Maritime agencies with responsibility for the Pacific Sun are working together to ensure the vessel is thoroughly
checked for any safety issues before being allowed to depart.
Scoop Audio
KiwiFM Audio: Wammo talks to Dominion Post Editor Tim Pankhurst about the Winston Peters NZ First donations palaver.