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Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo's three 14-week-old Sumatran tiger cubs make their much-anticipated public debut today.
Global Research
Recent terror attacks in New Delhi on September 13, 2008, raise the questions of who was responsible and for what reason
these attacks occurred. Terror attacks in India are not a new phenomenon, however, in their recent past, they can be
largely ...
Undernews
Stop talking like them. As Harry Truman said, "Give the people a choice between a Republican and a Democrat who talks
like a Republican and they'll choose the Republican every time." Ever since closet conservative Bill Clinton conned his
party into thinking ...
ACT New Zealand
Prime Minister Helen Clark's comparison of hypothetical body counts between a Labour and National Government's decision
to deploy troops to Iraq represents an all-time low in politics, and in the personal standards of her worn-out and
bitter remnant ...
Undernews
When a man has so far corrupted and prostituted the chastity of his mind as to subscribe his professional belief to
things he does not believe, he has prepared himself for the commission of every other crime. He takes up the trade of
priest for the sake ...
Ernest Partridge
If we are to believe the most recent public opinion polls, this has been a very bad week for the Obama/Biden ticket.
According to Gallup, the Democrats’ consistent eleven to fifteen point advantage since January dropped to three points
this week. ...
Canon
Photography Has No Limitations with Canon’s New EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Unrivalled image quality and Live View
movies (in Full HD) will exceed photographers’ expectations of the new EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera.
Canon
Canon recently introduced its newly developed DiG!C 4 Image Processor into some of its new digital SLRs and high-end
digital compact cameras. This new processor will allow photographers of all levels to achieve higher image quality,
experience faster ...
New Zealand Government
Finance Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed the strong words of support from former National leader Don Brash for the
government's strong management of the Crown accounts in these challenging times for global credit markets.
NIWA
Scientists flew to New Zealand’s Scott Base, on the first post-winter Antarctica New Zealand flight last week, to study
the growth and thickness of winter coastal sea ice in McMurdo Sound.
New Zealand National Party
“A paper from the New Zealand Law Society describes Labour’s Electoral Finance as an ‘unwarranted intrusion on the right
to freedom of political expression’,” says National Party Deputy Leader Bill English.
Green Party
The Treaty of Waitangi claims lodged by two gangs will air the impacts of 1940s and 50s government policy shifting Maori
from rural areas as a cheap urban workforce, the Green Party says.
Paul G. Buchanan - A Word From Afar
Paul G. Buchanan writes: The introduction of Sarah Palin into the US presidential race has simplified the equation for
victory. She has acquitted herself in her first mainstream media interviews, and she looks to be committed to the long
haul.
New Zealand Government
For the third consecutive day John Key and Bill English are all over the place on tax cuts with simultaneous promises to
borrow big for tax cuts and to embrace fiscal conservatism, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said.
NZ Herpes Foundation
News that oral sex has become the 'new black' in Australian bedrooms (and no doubt New Zealand ones too) means that it
is increasingly important that people understand the risks associated with it.
Hanover Shareholders
Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson, the shareholders of Hanover Finance Limited, United Finance Limited and Hanover Capital
Limited today confirmed that, after working closely with company management, the trustees and advisors, a detailed debt
restructure proposal ...
The Maori Party
The Maori Party is concerned at reports of new powers for the police to intercept communications, enter and search
premises and detain suspects – as part of core policing.
Green Party
Rawiri Paratene, the actor known for his role as “Koro” in the iconic Kiwi film Whale Rider, is set to run as the Green
Party candidate for Maungakiekie. His stage and screen career spans 35 years, from a children's presenter on Play
School. ,to ...
New Zealand Government
A new mandate agreed by Cabinet for the New Zealand Food Safety Authority gives unambiguous confirmation that consumer
protection is the organisation's number one priority.
University of Auckland
Scientists are studying whether animals look at the physical world in the same way as humans, and have discovered some
birds are better at physical reasoning than apes.
Hugh Pavletich
Artificially created urban housing bubbles are very popular with the wider public and politicians. The reason for this
is because for most people, bubble or fake wealth is the closest they will ever get to creating significant (in reality
- "fake") wealth ...
Maui Motorhome and Car Rentals
Maui Motorhomes announces a 20% discount for holidays taken between October to December.
Westpac
Cashflow management is the key thing keeping New Zealand fashion designers awake at night, not surprising in the current
economic climate, says Westpac’s Business Manager, Ray Searle.
New Zealand Government
So, what impact is the world’s biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression having on the New Zealand election
campaign ? Of course, this is nowhere near as crucial as what happens to Winston Peters but…. hello ? Apart from a few
cracks ...
Green Party
It is ridiculous for Far North District Council to blame "greenies" for the council's lack of long-term planning and for
sewage problems created by the council, Greens Co-Leader Russel Norman says.
New Zealand National Party
Three local bus companies have been axed by the government as part of a nationwide shake-up of school bus routes.
New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Annette King tabled the Search and Surveillance Powers Bill in Parliament today to promote the
Government's fight against serious and organised crime.
Westpac
The current credit crunch is having a real impact on the fashion industry, but it’s not dire, said international experts
at the Westpac Workroom at Air New Zealand Fashion Week today. And they emphasised the strengths of the New Zealand
fashion industry ...
Touring Musicians
The Godfathers and pioneers of electronic music will perform their one and only New Zealand concert since their
triumphant headline appearance at 2003’s Big Day Out.
Department of Conservation
An increase in fees for permits under the Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989 (TIES Act) has been announced today by
the Department of Conservation (DOC). The TIES Act is New Zealand’s primary legislation to implement its obligations
under the Convention ...