Issue Sixteen Released: Werewolf - Out Now
Gordon Campbell: Hi and welcome to the bumper Spring issue of Werewolf, which leads with a story about More »[1]

[1] - http://werewolf.co.nz/

ALSO:

A Tale of Two Cities [2]

Cosmetic Surgery Heads South [3]

All Shook Up - Jim Anderton [4]

In the Kingdom of Ben Affleck [5]

Engage the Crazy Horses [6]

Left Coasting : Have Pod, Will Travel [7]

Classics : The Dark Is Rising (1973) [8]

From The Hood: Auto Erotic [9]

Letter From America : Feeling The Distance [10]

Milestone Movies : A City of Sadness (1989) A Brighter Summer Day ( 1991) [11]

The Complicatist : Cindy Walker, Roy Orbison & Nick Cave [12]

Cartoon Alley [13]

[2] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/a-tale-of-two-cities/ [2]

[3] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/cosmetic-surgery-heads-south/ [3]

[4] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/all-shook-up/ [4]

[5] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/in-the-kingdom-of-ben-affleck/ [5]

[6] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/engage-the-crazy-horses/ [6]

[7] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/left-coasting-have-pod-will-travel/ [7]

[8] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/classics-the-dark-is-rising-1973/ [8]

[9] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/from-the-hood-auto-erotic/ [9]

[10] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/letter-from-america-feeling-the-distance/ [10]

[11] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/milestone-movies-a-city-of-sadness-1989-a-brighter-summer-day-1991/ [11]

[12] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/the-complicatist-roy-orbison-nick-cave/ [12]

[13] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/09/werewolf-cartoon-alley/ [13]

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Open Letter: Legal Scholars' Deep Concern On Canterbury Quake Legislation
A group of 27 legal scholars from New Zealand and overseas has written an open letter outlining their deep concerns over the constitutional implications of the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act 2010. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00343/legal-scholars-deep-canterbury-quake-law-concerns.htm

ALSO:

Permanent emergency law must have checks & balance [2]

River testing shows high levels of contamination [3]

Scoop Satire: A Canterbury Tale [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00408/permanent-emergency-law-must-have-checks-balance.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00717/iver-testing-shows-high-levels-of-contamination.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00173/scoop-satire-a-canterbury-tale.htm [4]

A quake experts talks about Chch's aftershocks
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/41558.html

ALSO:

Christchurch Earthquake Response [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00039/scoop-coverage-christchurch-earthquake-response.htm [2]

1200 Jobs To Be Cut: Super City Job Losses Announced
Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford says the Government's Auckland Transition Agency has treated Council staff shabbily by announcing hundreds of job losses in the media before notifying staff personally. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00404/auckland-job-cut-announcement-shabby-says-labour.htm

It's Official: Labour Will Remove GST From Fresh Fruit And Veges
Phil Goff today launched a campaign against National’s GST increase to 15 per cent, announcing that Labour will remove GST from fresh fruit and vegetables. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00388/labour-will-remove-gst-from-fresh-fruit-and-veges.htm

ALSO:

Labour’s unfunded GST policy worth $1 a week [2]

Labour irresponsible on GST [3]

GST off fruit, veg would help low income families [4]

PHA welcomes Labour promises on the cost of living [5]

Labour’s new GST policy step in right direction [6]

Labour's new GST policy a "wilted vegetable" [7]

GST Change Would Be a Backwards Step [8]

English sees no sign of pre-GST spend-up [9]

Tax cuts will be wiped out by food price bubble [10]

Tax changes - not fair, won't help the economy [11]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00394/labours-unfunded-gst-policy-worth-1-a-week.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00395/labour-irresponsible-on-gst.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00334/gst-off-fruit-veg-would-help-low-income-families.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1009/S00173/pha-welcomes-labour-promises-on-the-cost-of-living.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00323/labours-new-gst-policy-step-in-right-direction.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00328/labours-new-gst-policy-a-wilted-vegetable.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00333/gst-change-would-be-a-backwards-step.htm [8]

[9] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/27/english-sees-no-sign-of-pre-gst-spend-up/ [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00326/tax-cuts-will-be-wiped-out-by-food-price-bubble.htm [10]

[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00317/tax-changes-not-fair-wont-help-the-economy.htm [11]

Q+A’s Guyon Espiner Interviews Bill English
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00314/qas-guyon-espiner-interviews-bill-english.htm

ALSO:

GST free fruit, vege will save $300 per year - Goff [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/41551.html [2]

Wellington.Scoop: Exclusive Pics - Huge Slip Derails Milk Train In Manawatu Gorge
This early-morning milk train was stopped when it hit a huge slip in the Manawatu Gorge on Saturday. The two drivers were unhurt. More »[1]

[1] - http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=27987

ALSO:

Crisis Response a Welcome Break Through Red Tape [2]

Andrew Geddis: CERRA vs. NZBORA - or, when acronyms attack ... [3]

Christchurch Earthquake Response [4]

SCF woes sparked initial Hubbard complaint [5]

New Zealand Cities Still Unprepared For Death Of Bill Murray [6]

Christchurch Earthquake Response [7]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00814/crisis-response-a-welcome-break-through-red-tape.htm [2]

[3] - http://pundit.co.nz/content/cerra-vs-nzbora-or-when-acronyms-attack" target="_blank [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00039/scoop-coverage-christchurch-earthquake-response.htm [4]

[5] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/24/scf-woes-sparked-initial-hubbard-complaint/ [5]

[6] - http://weeklycoitus.co.nz/?p=1565" target="_blank [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00039/scoop-coverage-christchurch-earthquake-response.htm [7]

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BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECH

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Legal Football: Phoenix's ACC Payments Too Infrequent
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) wishes to advise that it has today applied to the Courts to put Century City Football into liquidation. "Century City Football owes more than $260,000 in unpaid levies to ACC, some of it dating back several years." More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00857/century-city-football-in-court-over-unpaid-levies.htm

Not Fishy: Big Agribusiness Threatens Our Native Fish
A new study shows the devastating impact intensive farming is having on our native fish species, the Green Party said today. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00403/big-agribusiness-threatens-our-native-fish.htm

ALSO:

Turia says council wrong to sideline iwi [2]

River testing shows high levels of contamination [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00411/turia-says-council-wrong-to-sideline-iwi.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00717/iver-testing-shows-high-levels-of-contamination.htm [3]

Scoop Audio: English On Foreign Investment
Foreign investors will need to convince the Government from now on that their purchases are in New Zealand’s economic interests, Finance Minister Bill English said Monday. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00186/scoop-audio-english-on-foreign-investment.htm

ALSO:

Flexibility means doing nothing to stop land sales [2]

National leaves farmers in ‘no man’s land’ [3]

Key Government sends out mixed messages [4]

New overseas investment rules an important step [5]

Changes in overseas investment rules welcome [6]

More tests for overseas land buyers [7]

OIO approves Chinese buyer for half of Synlait [8]

Synlait welcomes OIO approval for Bright Dairy [9]

No Interest In Jeopardising Hobbit [10]

SPADA on Hobbit Battle [11]

Film NZ warns of long-lasting damage to New Zealand Reputation [12]

Hobbit Should Meet Minimum Standards [13]

Selwyn Manning & Kathryn Jensen On The Hobbit [14]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00398/flexibility-means-doing-nothing-to-stop-land-sales.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00410/national-leaves-farmers-in-no-mans-land.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00401/key-government-sends-out-mixed-messages.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00851/new-overseas-investment-rules-an-important-step.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00849/changes-in-overseas-investment-rules-welcome.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/41552.html [7]

[8] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/27/oio-approves-chinese-buyer-for-half-of-synlait/ [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00844/synlait-welcomes-oio-approval-for-bright-dairy.htm [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00340/no-interest-in-jeopardising-hobbit.htm [10]

[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00310/spada-on-hobbit-battle.htm [11]

[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00302/film-nz-warns-of-long-lasting-damage-to-new-zealan.htm [12]

[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00332/hobbit-should-meet-minimum-standards.htm [13]

[14] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00185/radio-adelaide-the-hobbit-the-local-govt-race.htm [14]

Aussie union takes on Sir Peter Jackson
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/41546.html

"Dream Of Scientists": University Of Otago Atom Breakthrough
In a major physics breakthrough with international significance, University of Otago scientists have developed a technique to consistently isolate and capture a fast-moving neutral atom – and have also seen and photographed this atom for the first time. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1009/S00122/university-of-otago-atom-breakthrough-represents.htm

ALSO:

All at sea: bladder kelp cutting, with Phil Heatley [2]

[2] - http://pundit.co.nz/content/all-at-sea-bladder-kelp-cutting-with-phil-heatley" target="_blank [2]

Scoop Business: SCF Woes Sparked Initial Hubbard Complaint
South Canterbury Finance Ltd.’s woes sparked the initial complaint that led to Allan Hubbard and some of his interests being placed into statutory management. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/24/scf-woes-sparked-initial-hubbard-complaint/

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COMMENT

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Rosalea Barker: Alien Views of New Zealand
It’s not like I never make mistakes that I don’t cringe over, but landsakes! newspapers have copy editors on staff! So “the capital city of Auckland” was a tad much in the Travel section of this Sunday’s Oakland Tribune . The first comment ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00191/stateside-alien-views.htm

Uri Avnery: Gandhi’s Wisdom
SURFING THE television channels, I came across an interview with the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi on an American network (Fox – would you believe it). “My grandfather told us to love the enemy even while fighting him,” he said, “he fought against ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00194/uri-avnery-gandhis-wisdom.htm

Martha Rosenberg: US Government Hearings Go Swimmingly for Genetically Engineered Salmon
Even though the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held hearings about how AquAdvantage Salmon should be labeled the day after hearings about if it should be approved this week, it said it has not decided yet about the genetically engineered fish. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00188/us-govt-hearings-go-swimmingly-for-gm-salmon.htm

Julie Webb Pullman: Viva Palestina Convoy Diary - Days 1-5
Twenty vehicles from Viva Palestina went to the embankment in London for a press conference and public farewell, while the three Kia Ora Gaza vehicles (all ambulances, as are most vehicles in the convoy) drove with the remainder to the Eurotunnel. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00177/julie-webb-pullman-viva-palestina-diary-part-1.htm

Martha Rosenberg: Is Female Sexual Dysfunction The Next Big Disease?
You write in your new book Sex, Lies, and Pharmaceuticals that alongside Viagra, Sex and the City and the media sexualization of girl children is a paradoxical sexual insecurity and that Big Pharma exploits this anxiety, transforming common sexual ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00176/is-female-sexual-dysfunction-the-next-big-disease.htm

Gordon Campbell: Exporting Democracy
Talking of the days of Empire, how is democracy faring in the wake of George Bush’s military adventures? Not too well, actually. In Iraq, the country held an election on March 7, but there is still no functioning government. In Afghanistan ... More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/24/gordon-campbell-the-games-exporting-democracy/

Stateside With Rosalea: Lest We Forget
With all the hoopla a couple of weeks back about the end of US combat operations in Iraq, I thought I’d put together a compilation of Statesides from the war years, but I’ve got something even better for you. The National Security Archive, “an ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00175/stateside-with-rosalea-lest-we-forget.htm

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LIFESTYLE

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Big Day Out: First Line Up Announcement
Tool, Rammstein, M.I.A., Iggy and the Stooges, LCD Soundsystem, Shihad the General Electric, Lupe Fiasco, Grinderman, Deftones, the Black Keys, the Naked & Famous ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00311/big-day-out-line-up-announced.htm

ALSO:

Board Says Planning to Continue [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00284/board-says-planning-to-continue.htm [2]

Delhi rushes to get ready as first NZ athletes arrive
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/sports/41577.html

NZ On Screen: NZ Fashion On Screen
NZ On Screen's 'September issue' — launched to honour 10 years of NZ Fashion Week — celebrates Kiwi fashion on screen. From TV showpieces (Benson & Hedges,Corbans,WOW)to docos on designers; from Gloss to archive gold; from Swannies to Split Enz; taniko and twenty-seven names to foot fetish ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00167/nz-on-screen-nz-fashion-on-screen.htm

ALSO:

Garage Sale Gets Set To Rock [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00190/garage-sale-gets-set-to-rock.htm [2]

Fashion Week launches at Viaduct
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/lifestyle/41243.html

ALSO:

TV3 Video : Lifestyle section [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/television/lifestyle.html [2]

Frontline Wine: A Warning To Restaurant Goers
We’ve seen a glut of new world-y, samey-samey wines from Old World wine producing countries being offered to us recently... They are muscular, shiny and taste like you’ve smeared a thick layer of jam over a good meal if you open them at dinner. Most are useful only for frictionless delivery of alcohol to the gut. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00160/frontline-wine-a-warning-to-restaurant-goers.htm

ALSO:

Sir Archie Te Atawhai Taiaroa [2]

Poroporoaki ki a Sir Archie Taiaroa [3]

Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika mourn Taiaroa [4]

New Zealand Geographic Board Mourns Sir Archie [5]

New Zealand Seafood Industry honours Sir Archie [6]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00326/sir-archie-te-atawhai-taiaroa.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00318/poroporoaki-ki-a-sir-archie-taiaroa.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00265/taranaki-whanui-ki-te-upoko-o-te-ika-mourn-taiaroa.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00273/new-zealand-geographic-board-mourns-sir-archie.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00714/new-zealand-seafood-industry-honours-sir-archie.htm [6]

Wellington: Summer Postponed
The start of the summer sport season is likely to be delayed by up to three weeks due to wet weather holding up crucial renovation work on sportsfields. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00615/summer-sport-season-to-be-delayed.htm

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WORLD

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Connie Lawn Audio: White House Middle East Talks Continue
Talks are underway in Washington DC, to try to establish a Palestinian State next to Israel. Connie Lawn attended the public events at the White House... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00014/white-house-middle-east-talks-continue.htm

ALSO:

Obama cautiously hopeful as Mideast talks begin [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/world/40439.html [2]

Connie Lawn Audio Report: Obama Speaks On 'End Of Iraq Combat Mission'
President Obama has now delivered his speech on Iraq, with some warnings to Afghanistan, and admissions the nation is hurt by these long wars. Connie Lawn gives us an audio report... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00008/connie-lawn-obama-says-wars-crippled-us.htm

ALSO:

Obama’s Iraq Withdrawal Speech [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00002/connie-lawn-obamas-iraq-withdrawal-speech.htm [2]

Presidential address: Full Obama speech
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/world/40377.html

ALSO:

Rebranding Iraq: Playing with Numbers and Lives [2]

A Truly Grateful Nation [3]

RAMSI under investigation after killing of Solomon Islands man [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1008/S00184/rebranding-iraq-playing-with-numbers-and-lives.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00493/a-truly-grateful-nation.htm [3]

[4] - http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2010/08/ramsi-security-force-under-investigation-after-killing-of-solomon-islands-man/ [4]

Aboriginal Rights: International Day Of The World’s Indigenous People
Today UNICEF joins in celebrating the vibrant diversity, rich culture and remarkable contributions of the world’s indigenous peoples. This year’s celebration comes at a significant time, as world leaders prepare to gather ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00154/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-people.htm

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