Justice System: Judge Takes Hot Air Out Of Three Strikes Debate
Judge Eugene Hyman, of the Superior Court of California, has provided real insights into the way the three strikes law is working in practice in that state, says Labour Law and Order spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00201.htm

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Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill [2]

The Sentencing and Reform Amendment Bill [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00049.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00077.htm [3]

Oversight: Intelligence Agency Review 'Sees Changes'
Cabinet has decided on moves to improve the effectiveness and governance of the New Zealand intelligence system, says Prime Minister John Key. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00185.htm

Tertiary: "Doors Of Opportunity Slam Shut Twice"
Victoria University tonight announced it will not be accepting any more domestic applications for undergraduate study for the rest of the year. Otago University also placed enrolment caps for several of its second semester courses yesterday afternoon. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00108.htm

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Uni doors closing signals end to the smart economy [2]

Pitifully-poor planning by Joyce [3]

Govt Needs to Open Doors for Students [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00207.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00196.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1005/S00046.htm [4]

Consultation Unambiguous Outcome: Mining Protest At Peninsula
A noisy group of protesters gave Gerry Brownlee a warm welcome to the Coromandel Peninsula today. Mr Brownlee was in Thames to consult with Hauraki Iwi. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00113.htm

Taxation: OECD Says NZ Taxes Are Low Already
The Green Party is challenging the Government to justify a new round of income tax cuts in light of a new OECD report, which shows that New Zealand has low tax rates compared to the rest of the OECD. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00180.htm

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Catching Australia just got easier: Andrew Bascand [2]

Not comparing apples with apples [3]

Wealth inequality in New Zealand [4]

New Zealanders Still Uncomfortable With Economy [5]

Borrowing for tax cuts reckless in light of report [6]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/05/13/catching-australia-just-got-easier-andrew-bascand/ [2]

[3] - http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2010/05/not_comparing_apples_with_apples.html" target="_blank [3]

[4] - http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2010/05/wealth-inequality-in-new-zealand.html" target="_blank [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00389.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00180.htm [6]

Tories: Key Congratulates David Cameron After UK Election
Prime Minister John Key today offered his congratulations to David Cameron on becoming the next British Prime Minister. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00171.htm

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PM congratulates David Cameron after UK election [2]

Lobby Praises British Common Sense Over Reform [3]

New Zealand Designer at No.10 Downing St [4]

Paul & Selwyn: What Tory Rule Means For Britain [5]

Shirtcliffe can't tell his electoral systems apart [6]

Gordon Brown: My part in his downfall [7]

Government formation UK-style: a constitutional hiccup? [8]

2010 - The UK Sort Of Decides [9]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00171.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00098.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00157.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00102.htm [5]

[6] - http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2010/05/shirtcliffe-cant-tell-his-electoral.html" target="_blank [6]

[7] - http://pundit.co.nz/content/gordon-brown-my-part-in-his-downfall" target="_blank [7]

[8] - http://www.laws179.co.nz/2010/05/government-formation-uk-style.html" target="_blank [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00068.htm [9]

'Promoting Or Encouraging Criminal Acts': Freedom Of Speech: Up In Smoke
"Our most basic freedoms are threatened by an outrageous attempt to shut down peaceful activist magazine NORML News," declares Libertarianz Drugs Spokesman Luke Howison. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00100.htm

World Power: NZ To Join International Renewable Energy Agency
Minister for Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee has announced New Zealand’s intention to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00166.htm

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Theatre Goes Green For Extreme Antartic Tale [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00143.htm [2]

Policing: Expect Unmarked, Zero Tolerance Road Police
"All bets are off!" That's the message from Superintendent Russell Gibson of Central Police District, Russell Gibson who is authorising covert tactics to prevent further deaths and injuries on our roads. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00089.htm

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Statistics: NZ Has A Cow
Expansion in New Zealand's dairy herd was concentrated in the South Island from 2008 to 2009, where numbers grew 13 percent to 2.1 million, Statistics New Zealand said today. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00392.htm

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Manufacturing expansion highest since 2004 [2]

Cheaper meat and veges push food prices down [3]

NZ manufacturing activity reaches highest since 04 [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00391.htm [2]

[3] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/05/13/cheaper-meat-and-veges-push-food-prices-down/ [3]

[4] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/05/13/nz-manufacturing-activity-reaches-highest-since-04/ [4]

In Time For The RWC: Eden Park Transport Plan Released
Making public transport the easiest way to get to matches will be the key to moving fans to and from Eden Park during Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011). More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00114.htm

Tourism: PM's Ministry To Get New Money
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key today revealed the tourism industry will receive $30 million in new funding for 2010/11 in next week’s Budget. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00186.htm

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Tourism funding needs to play more to our strength [2]

Key’s funding contradiction highlighted [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00198.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00123.htm [3]

No Local Bid: KiwiRail Still Has NZ-Made Options
Peter Conway, CTU Secretary, said: “While a direct KiwiRail bid is our first preference, there is also the option of a robust local industry participation plan in the tender process. This would maximise the use of local expertise and capability including the Hillside and Woburn workshops.” More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00109.htm

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Rail decision an indictment on Government [2]

Maritime Union joins call to make KiwiRail bid [3]

KiwiRail decision a slap in the face to workers [4]

Joyce should act quickly to regulate mobile rates [5]

Campaigners Welcome Commerce Commission Decision [6]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00112.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00399.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00121.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00173.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1005/S00119.htm [6]

More Exciting Than It Sounds: Auckland Design Company Picks Up Two Pencils
The champagne was again flowing at Auckland based multidisciplinary design firm Alt Group’s offices this week, with the company netting two Pencils and two Merits at the esteemed One Show Design Awards in New York on Monday night (New York time). More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00355.htm

Changing Weather: Windflow, Windfarms Feud Officially Over
Wind turbine manufacturer Windflow Technology Limited (WTL) is pleased to advise that the agreement it reached in early April with its customer NZ Windfarms (NWF) is now unconditional after the successful completion of the NWF capital raising last week. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00351.htm

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Meridian buys Australian windfarm for A$191m [2]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/05/11/meridian-buys-australian-windfarm-for-a191m/ [2]

Scoop Full Coverage: PM’s Pre-Budget R&D Announcement
Scoop Coverage and Reaction: Farmers and firms will be the big winners in this year’s Budget with an extra $225m in science, research and technology funding, Prime Minister John Key announced... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00097.htm

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Uni doors closing signals end to the smart economy [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00207.htm [2]

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Martin LeFevre: What Is Intelligent Life?
One of the world’s premier celebrity brains, Stephen Hawking, says that humans should avoid contact with aliens at all costs. “I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn’t turn out very... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00087.htm

Gordon Campbell: Gordon Brown’s Exit
Now that Gordon Brown has resigned, the way is a little bit clearer for Nick Clegg to make a deal with Labour – but only a little bit clearer. The arithmetic of cobbling together a parliamentary majority for a Lib/Lab government (which would need a gaggle ... More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/05/11/campbell-gordon-brown%e2%80%99s-exit-women-in-afganistan/

Danger! Big Science Peer Review: Jeff Farias Show
As I promised, we're joined now by a very special guest, Suzan Mazur is back with us on the program. She's the author of The Altenberg 16: An Expose of the Evolution Industry . She did a recent article on peer review called '' The Peer Review Fig Leaf ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00082.htm

Walter Brasch: Arizona and the Alien-Nation of America
My father, a federal employee with a top secret clearance, carried a copy of his birth certificate when he went into Baja California from our home in San Diego. Many times, when he tried to reenter the U.S., he was stopped by the Border Patrol... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00089.htm

VE Day in Russia: ‘Noble’ Stalinism and Western partners
There is always a time for firsts, and the Russian VE parade on Sunday to commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany 65 years ago was no different. On this occasion, there was something rather unusual: forces from Nato countries, including the United States... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00088.htm

John Minto: The Booze Barons Are At It Again
Last Thursday morning I was driving through Otahuhu in South Auckland and came across a huge billboard for a new RTD (ready-to-drink) of bourbon and cola with the message “Would you prefer to walk in on your parents or have them walk in on you?” More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00074.htm

The Lies Love Tells: Imelda Marcos On The Campaign Trail
When does the pornography of violence sweeten and remould political messages for public consumption? In a feature on the BBC, which provided a platform to air an example of astonishing guff, we have an apologia in motion, enriched by missives ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00094.htm

Martha Rosenberg: Do You Have Excessive Sleepiness? Shift Work Sleep Disorder?
Do you work in customer service? Health care? The restaurant industry? You might be suffering from shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) says a new ad campaign from Frazer, PA-based Cephalon who makes the Schedule IV stimulants Provigil and Nuvigil. One ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00085.htm

Stateside With Rosalea Barker: Nevada
Who is Nevada Bill, and why did he get screwed? Trick question! “Screw Nevada Bill” is the nickname the Silver State’s residents gave to a 1987 Congressional bill that singled out Yucca Mountain, NV, as the sole site the federal government would ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00076.htm

Making Room For Mr Cock-Up: The UK General Election
Cranky returning officers, with names such as Longbottom. Solemn punters awaiting the results of their candidate’s performance with funereal dignity. Then, calls of ‘Yes we Khan’ (in favour of Labour member Sadiq Khan) stopped when they became... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00067.htm

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On the UK's General Election [2]

[2] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/05/10/campbell-ongoing-peter-saunders-saga-uk-election/ [2]

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High/Downing St Fashion: NZ Designer At No.10
New Zealand fashion designer, Emilia Wickstead, has made it to No. 10 Downing St, well her garments have! Emilia has designed a wardrobe for Samantha Cameron, the wife of David Cameron, the new British Prime Minster. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00157.htm

Whose House? Removal Of Sir Edmund Hillary’s House
The long awaited move of the house of Sir Edmund Hillary will take place tomorrow [Wednesday]. Students from Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, the future site for the house, will acknowledge Sir Edmund’s legacy as the building is removed at 10.30am. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00141.htm

Employment: Anglicization Of Names On CVs
Many migrant job seekers, more usually those from Asian backgrounds, still experience a level of discrimination when applying for jobs. This can be at the very early stages of the selection process, when they submit their CVs and applications to employers. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00304.htm

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Arts Festival Review: The Arrival [2]

Brendhan Lovegrove announces 2nd show on May 13 [3]

Here Comes Bill Bailey [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00144.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00067.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00069.htm [4]

Sport: All Whites World Cup Squad Announced
Canterbury United’s Aaron Clapham and United States based Jeremy Christie are the notable selections in the 23 man All Whites squad named today to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, beginning next month. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00124.htm

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Images: NZ All Whites Beat Bahrain, Qualify For World Cup [2]

All Whites! All Whites! All Whites! [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00152.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00168.htm [3]

Musical Liberation: Four Pianos Free To Good Homes
Four pianos that have been occupying public spaces around the Rotorua CBD over the past month are ready to be re-homed. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00123.htm

Conservation: Scientists "Have Old Whalers Turning In Graves"
Scientists are using centuries-old whalers' data from the southwestern Pacific & Tasman Sea to help better protect threatened whale species. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1005/S00023.htm

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"Bad Romance" ballet goes viral on YouTube [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/35946.html [2]

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