Civil Defence: Tsunami Threat To NZ Cancelled
Based on scientific assessment a decision has been made to cancel the Tsunami Advisory in place over night.Sea level data indicate the peak of activity has passed. There will be ongoing sea level fluctuations and tidal effects for the rest of the day throughout the country. People are advised to continue to take caution in coastal areas. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00001.htm

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Update on New Zealanders in Chile [2]

Chile Quake - NZ Tsunami Threat [3]

Rescuers struggle to save lives after Chile quake [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00001.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00002.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/world/33209.html [4]

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Q+A’s Paul Holmes Interviews Telecom CEO

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[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00327.htm

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Hon Heather Roy: 150 Years Of Heroes [2]

Roger Douglas: Stranded on the Middle Ground? [3]

Self-Evident Truths And Black Swans [4]

Fooled by randomness [5]

Yes we can catch Australia [6]

Q+A’s Paul Holmes Interviews Rodney Hide [7]

Q+A Transcript: 28th February 2010 [8]

Hide and Douglas at odds over ACT's future [9]

Hard News: Still crazy after all these years [10]

Raiding Act's art farm [11]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00400.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00396.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00397.htm [4]

[5] - http://dimpost.wordpress.com/2010/02/28/fooled-by-randomness/#comments" target="_blank [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00005.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00326.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00001.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/33176.html [9]

[10] - http://publicaddress.net/default,6489.sm#post6489" target="_blank [10]

[11] - http://readingthemaps.blogspot.com/2010/02/maxine-you-can-call-it-art-raid.html" target="_blank [11]

Gordon Campbell: On The Phil Heatley Saga (And More On Low Budget Films)
There can’t be too many precedents for a Ministerial resignation when the PM doesn’t think it is merited, and especially when (simultaneously) the erring Minister rejects out of hand his leader’s attempt to find an interim solution... More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/02/26/gordon-campbell-on-the-phil-heatley-saga/

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Heatley resigns over credit card spending [2]

Key: Statement on Phil Heatley’s resignation [3]

Key: Statement on Phil Heatley’s resignation [4]

Heatley An Opportunity to Scrap Portfolios [5]

On board the NUShip Perth [6]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/02/25/heatley-resigns-over-credit-card-spending/ [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00356.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00356.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00287.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.flickr.com/photos/nznationalparty/2567092324/" target="_blank [6]

Phil Heatley's Resignation Statement - Full Video
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/33072.html

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Release of expenses claimed by Ministers, members [2]

Members' expenses (PDF) [3]

Ministers' Expenses (PDF) [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00354.htm [2]

[3] - http://img.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/1002/ExpensedisclosureOctoberDecember2009PDFforpublishi.pdf [3]

[4] - http://img.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/1002/MinistersExpenses011009to311209.pdf [4]

Auckland: Super City Consultation "A Mockery"
The short time frame of nine weeks (including the Christmas-New Year holiday break) for submissions to the third Auckland governance bill makes a mockery of democracy, according to the Human Rights Commission. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00303.htm

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Local Boards will choose the colour of the carpet [2]

Key Role for Local Boards, Select Committee Told [3]

Taking the “Local” out of Local Government [4]

Growing Supercity should consider children [5]

New city needs strong democracy to cope [6]

Party Central will happen on Queens Wharf [7]

NZ’s business front row forms for Rugby World Cup [8]

111 system fault unacceptable: Sepuloni [9]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00388.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00314.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00389.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1002/S00360.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00361.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00382.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SP1002/S00019.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00377.htm [9]

Environment: Cabinet To Consider Not Mining Everywhere
News that the Government may scale down its plans to mine the conservation estate shows how public opposition is working, the Green Party said today. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00376.htm

ALSO:

John Key’s broken promise, on National’s parks [2]

[2] - http://pundit.co.nz/content/john-key%E2%80%99s-broken-promise-on-national%E2%80%99s-parks" target="_blank [2]

Local Government: Canterbury Water Okay, Says Canterbury
All ten Canterbury territorial authorities and Environment Canterbury have now each formally endorsed the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00299.htm

Not Shrinking: Big Fire Outside Dunedin
Ground crews have begun working with aerial fire fighting resources to contain the fire burning north east of Dunedin in the Wenita Mt Allan Forest. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1002/S00366.htm

ALSO:

Forest Fires Put Carbon Credits At Risk [2]

Dunedin forest fire could burn for a month [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00767.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/33129.html [3]

Scoop Images: RNZ Protest At Parliament
A small throng of Radio New Zealand listeners gathered outside Parliament Thursday to protest the Government’s funding freeze for the state-owned broadcaster. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00214.htm

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Protest at Parliament today in support of Radio New Zealand [2]

[2] - http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=21283 [2]

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BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECH

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Copynotquiteright: Reports Of “Internet Blackout” Today Greatly Exaggerated
We have no involvement in any blackout protest on Monday and prior to the [Herald] article we had no knowledge of any protest occurring on Monday... A cheeky person might question whether NZ Herald simply got 2009 and 2010 confused. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00004.htm

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NZ trade surplus widened off weaker imports [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00768.htm [2]

Housing: Small Rise In Consents For New Homes
The number of new housing units authorised (excluding apartments) rose 0.7 percent in January 2010 when adjusted for seasonal effects, Statistics New Zealand said today. This small rise follows a 3.9 percent decrease in December 2009. When the volatile apartment category is included, the number of new housing units authorised fell by 2.8 percent. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00761.htm

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Martin Doyle Cartoon: Another bloody pig [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0905/S00184.htm [2]

That Was In Tents!The Mt Smart Supertop Sells For $10
In what must be the bargain of the century, New Zealand’s iconic music venue, the Mt Smart Supertop, has sold today for just $10. The tent went under the hammer at ‘no reserve’ and sold in less than 10 minutes to the Auckland buyer Mike Ransfield. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00703.htm

Their Delphinidae In Court: Forest & Bird Welcomes Ruling On Hector’s Dolphins
Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird welcomes the High Court judgement today endorsing most measures announced in 2008 to protect endangered Hector’s dolphins. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00256.htm

ALSO:

Fisheries decision shows Fish Act is 'hopeless' [2]

High Court Ruling a Reprieve for Dolphins [3]

More Protection Needed For Dolphins [4]

High Court ruling on dolphins satisfactory [5]

Play it safe with Moko [6]

NZers asked to help Stop Dolphin Extinction [7]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00335.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00264.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00262.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1002/S00336.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1002/S00340.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0709/S00051.htm [7]

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COMMENT

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Remembering The Nangpa La Shootings: The Story The Mountain Guiding Industry Doesn't Want You To Know
On the morning of September 30, 2006, around 75 Tibetan refugees trod through deep snow toward Nangpa La, a Himalayan pass at 5,716m that is within view of the area used for Advanced Base Camp (ABC) on Cho Oyu. Exhausted from their two-week journey... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00226.htm

Deadly Purchases: Unintended Acceleration At Toyota
Even David Letterman found room to mock it, but Toyota’s recent acceleration debacle is an episode the company would rather forget. The Japanese giant is mired in a controversial recall of vehicles for sudden acceleration defects, numbering 8.5 million in the ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00223.htm

Suzan Mazur: David Noble - Peer Review, Where Are The Scholars?
No, passing peer review is not the scientific equivalent of the Good Housekeeping seal of approval. . . I confess that decades ago as a Hearst Magazines fledgling I would on occasion pass by, and with some curiosity, peek in the glassed-in Good ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00222.htm

Scott Hamilton: In Defence Of Brainwashing
It is unusual for the details of an academic course to become a hot topic of conversation in the blogopshere, but over the last week or so a paper offered by Mohsen al Attar at the University of Auckland’s Law School has engaged the attention... More »[1]

[1] - http://books.scoop.co.nz/2010/02/24/in-defence-of-brainwashing/

World Cheating The Americans: The Pinot Noir Fraud
Does it really matter that one is not drinking what it purports to be? The stories of fraud and wine are a continuing feature of the industry. In 2000, it was revealed that wine merchants from Burgundy were engaged in a scheme of mixing vintage ‘grand ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00208.htm

Mamoon Alabbasi: Two 'Iraq War' Movies Compete For Awards
James Cameron's "Avatar" and Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" had battled for best film and best director at the BAFTA awards on Sunday. Bigelow's so called Iraq war movie won best film and director awards. It also picked up gongs for original screenplay, cinematography, editing and sound. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00202.htm

Welcome To Scannergate: Terror Scares A Boon for Security Grifters
Call them what you will: bottom feeders, corporate con-men, flim-flam artists, peddlers of crisis, you name it. You can't help but marvel how enterprising security firms have the uncanny ability to sniff-out new opportunities wherever they can find, or ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00188.htm

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Arts Fest Opening Weekend: Mary Stuart
Friedrich Schiller's reputation as one of the great European playwrights is, on the basis of this adaptation by David Harrower, well deserved. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00238.htm

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Apollo 13: Mission Control [2]

Dancing On Your Grave [3]

Sound of Silence [4]

Mahler Symphony No 8 [5]

Arts Festival Images: Transports Exceptionels [6]

NZ Arts Festival: MTYland review [7]

Arts Festival 2010 [8]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00235.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00237.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00233.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00231.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00229.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/performing-arts/news/article.cfm?c_id=545&objectid=10628236" target="_blank [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm [8]

Fringe Review: Sometimes I Don’t Like Yellow
The premise of the play is: what happens when the CEO of a pineapple company makes a mistake in peddling mysteriously addictive red pineapple? Confusingly, the play doesn’t really deliver on the answer to this question. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00001.htm

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Arts Festival 2010 [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm [2]

Fringe Review: L Is For Love, Love Is For Losers
L is for Love, Love is for Losers is a delightful, hour-long addition to the Fringe Festival’s comedy programme. The music is great. The jokes are funny. Plus Gabriel Page is a pleasure to watch and has a great voice to boot! More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00221.htm" name="fringe26th

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Arts Festival 2010 [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm [2]

Gordon Campbell: On The Government's New Low Budget Films
Normally when there is a personal cloud over a Minister, they would stand down and/or be removed from their responsibilities by the PM. That is, until (a) the matter was cleared up, or (b) in more serious cases, they had paid sufficient... More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/02/26/gordon-campbell-on-the-phil-heatley-saga/

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The Film Commission’s New Low Budget Film Scheme [2]

Mt Victoria Inner City Festival - It's on TOMORROW [3]

[2] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/02/18/campbell-mallard%e2%80%99s-big-day-and-low-budget-films/#a [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00435.htm [3]

Scoop Review of Books: Death Of An Accidental Anarchist
Colin Ward one of the English language’s most eloquent advocates of anarchism has died. The author of Anarchy in Action – a brilliant exploration of anarchist ideas – was 85. This book has illustrated the arguments for anarchism, not from theories, but from actual examples.. More »[1]

[1] - http://books.scoop.co.nz/2010/02/23/death-of-an-accidental-anarchist/

Acbrobatty: The Circus Is Coming To Town!
Over the next week Wellington's Waitangi Park will be taken over by acrobats, clowns and daredevil horse riders. The Wellington Festival of Circus will run from the 3rd to the 9th of March with shows designed to thrill and awe audiences of all ages – showcasing the best of kiwi and international talent. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00399.htm

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Fringe 2010 [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm#fringe [2]

Religion: Atheist Bus Stalls Before Final Destination
The NZ Atheist Bus Campaign, which late last year raised in excess of $20,000 from public donations, has met a set back in their plans. Nationwide bus company NZ Bus, who had tentatively approved the campaign’s ads on buses in major city centres, have now rejected them. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00380.htm

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WORLD

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Equality: World Reflects On Women's Progress
In March, the world observes International Women's Day, and, in the United States, Women's History Month. And while women have made great strides in many areas where they once were marginalized, there is still much work to be done in areas including ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00006.htm

Sri Lanka: A New Lie
Peter Mountford who returned from a visit to Sri Lanka writes in an article ‘Sri Lanka’s hr and free speech problems need international attention’ (Seattle Times Editorial 27th February): More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00003.htm

Earthquake: MFAT Update On New Zealanders In Chile
We have made contact with around 140 New Zealanders in Chile to confirm they are safe. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00001.htm

Strings Attached: U.S. Military Assistance Will Harm Reform
The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) today urged the Obama administration not to offer increased military assistance to Indonesia. ''U.S. military assistance harms reform and sets back human rights accountability in Indonesia,'' said John M. ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1002/S00616.htm

Flawed Polling: American Idol “Voted Off” Wrong Contestants
A series of national studies conducted among 5,025 American Idol viewers revealed that the contestants who were “voted off” during the first semifinal elimination last night did not accurately reflect viewers’ choices. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1002/S00601.htm

Tonga: Ashika Inquiry Chairman Censures PM Sevele Over ‘Inappropriate’ Remark
Tonga’s Prime Minister, Dr Feleti Sevele, has been censured for making an “inappropriate” personal remark to counsel assisting, in a closing statement he gave to the Princess Ashika disaster inquiry following an... More »[1]

[1] - http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2010/02/ashika-inquiry-chairman-censures-pm-sevele/

Peacekeeping: Haiti Tests UN Peacekeeping’s Speed, Says Official
The response to the catastrophic earthquake which devastated Haiti last month has proven to be a test case for the ability of United Nations peacekeeping to respond with speed and flexibility, a senior United Nations official has said. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1002/S00585.htm

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