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The long weekend's top 20 rating items on Scoop (Hobbit's excluded) were..
IN THIS EDITION: Hikers Under Fire At Nablus - Hypocrisy In The Middle East
Australia has its precious gems like opal, sapphire and diamonds but New Zealand hasn't been similarly blessed - right?
Wrong! Imagine a rare gemrock with precious red ruby, blue sapphire and crystal all encased in emerald green - and it's
unique ...
It's one of those extraordinary sun-drenched Fridays that we love in the capital. We did meeting in the sun on the
waterfront. We completed projects. We received lots of nice feedback about our latest issue.
UPPER HUTT, FRI 13: I’m out for some stripped down, no bullshit, high octane fun and I know I’m not gonna get it in
muffin eating, latte slurping, Karen Walker wearing Wellington. That’s why I’m in the Hutt, heading for the Lazy Lizard
bar, where rock ...
Cartoon from Paul McDonald of http://www.political-cartoons.co.nz/ POLITICAL-CARTOONS.CO.NZ
The third and final debate of this election is over. How did the debate go? It was just about like the polls. All in
all, the debate was considered a draw with Gore’s small lead over Bush being within the standard margin of error.
"It took a secret vote, held during study week when few students are on campus, with 24 hours notice, only one side of
the debate being heard and unconstitutional actions on behalf of the Waikato Students' Union (WSU) for a compulsory vote
on student ...
John Carr, a disillusioned neoliberal American kiwiphile, has published in the Herald two full-page open letters on the
state of the New Zealand economy. The second was on Monday, 16 October (see www.ilovenz.co.nz/letter2.htm). One
interesting statement ...
Farmers risk being left behind if they fail to make their voices heard on the genetic modification debate.
Cartoon from Paul McDonald of http://www.political-cartoons.co.nz/ POLITICAL-CARTOONS.CO.NZ
Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton says that Willie Jackson Alliance List MP has agreed not to make further comment on
the Government policy regarding Treaty claims and petroleum at this time.
NPC Rugby Final, Jade Stadium, CHCH, Saturday, OCtober 21, 2000 Wellington Lions v Canterbury Lambs Article: Mathew Loh
The results of the Waikato referendum on student association membership showed that only 10% of students on that campus
support the compulsory option. This is a similar result to the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology vote a
month ago in ...
Farmers Urged To Speak Up - Willie Jackson Speaks Out Then Shuts Up - Bunkle On Vegetables - Prison Debate - Newman Is
Not Deterred From Use Of Employment Stats - In The Committee Room - Child Abuse Reporting Call - Gay And Lesbian
Marriages ...
19: TV3 News
Rugby League Ruckus Over – Rapist On Work Parole – Same Sex Marriages – Retail Stats – Petrol Prices – Diesel Prices –
West Bank Battle – Rugby Disinterest
The New Zealand University Students' Association (NZUSA) has today welcomed the result of the student membership
referendum at the University of Waikato, which saw students voting convincingly to overturn voluntary membership.
Waikato was the first students' ...
Strange speculations (and some out-right fantasising) have caused upton-on-line to disclose the forthcoming
transmorgrification of this publication. By a process of neural re-engineering that is still awaiting FDA approval (and
could yet be stopped ...
Opposition Finance Spokesperson Bill English has released secret Government briefing papers for next Tuesdays Business
Forum which, he says, "portray the Forum as nothing more than a cynical manipulation of the good intentions of the
business community."
Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey today welcomed the decision of Waikato University
students to reinstate compulsory membership of their students' association.
IN THIS EDITION: The Middle East Peace Settlement Needs Our Support – Keeping Hope Alive
The Act party will be giving serious consideration to replacing Muriel Newman as its welfare spokesperson after yet
another embarrassing blunder, Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said tonight.
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