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The evidence for the resurrection of Jesus is stronger than the evidence that he is dead. Tell that to a sceptic. A
sceptic is a person who forms his beliefs in accordance with evidence – as opposed to a cynic who denies the goodness of
human motives, and ...
Minister of Social Services and Employment Steve Maharey’s future hangs on the legal action instigated by WINZ Chief
Executive Christine Rankin, ACT Employment and Social Welfare Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman said today.
Theologian still argues whether God is still dead but still won’t confirm either way
Libertarianz Leader and Coromandel Candidate Peter Cresswell demanded that the Prime Minister explain whether the
outrageous comments in the Communist Chinese Government controlled paper "People's Daily" about improving defence
relations with ...
A battery hen a few hours after the rescue. In all, ten hens were rescued during the protest.
The PSA is disappointed with the announcement to re-merge the Ministry of Social Policy and the Department of Work and
Income. "The decision has been rushed through without consultation or adequate thought", says PSA national secretary ...
The World War II images and experiences of New Zealand Division gunner Struan MacGibbon will be revealed during April,
in a new book and photo exhibition.
National's Justice spokesman Wayne Mapp says he supports the independent profile of the Police Complaints Authority but
there is a risk of it becoming overly bureaucratic.
If there's one thing that is fast becoming evident from the standoff between China and the U.S. over the spy plane
incident, it's that diplomats and strategists in the West have little understanding of China's ancient culture. John
Howard writes.
There are fundamental cultural differences between ourselves and our Asian neighbours, language translation difficulties
being the most obvious, so if the Government and business is serious about our exporting future into Asia they had
better lift their ...
"The actions of one of the parties to the dispute currently surrounding the waterfront industries in various south
island ports, in leaking a copy of the mediators draft report to Nick Smith can be only be interpreted as an act of bad
faith on their ...
Labour Party political pressure is evident in the government-appointed mediator's handling of the waterfront mediation,
National's Industrial Relations Spokesperson Lockwood Smith said today.
The ongoing drama over the downed US Navy spy plane that landed on Hainan Island is the first major international test
for the Bush Administration. Therefore it is not surprising that the President and his officials have taken a tough
stance towards ...
It's time the Green Party came clean over the extent of the 'Green Market' activities they actively promote, National's
Revenue spokesperson Annabel Young said today.
ACT warned the Government nearly a year ago that it was risking a taxpayer-funded payout of around a million dollars to
Department of Work and Income Chief Christine Rankin, but the Government chose to ignore the warnings, ACT Social
Welfare Spokesman ...
National's claims of a deterioration in New Zealand's relationship with Australia, that were continually dismissed by
both Helen Clark and Lianne Dalziel, have been proved correct after the release of previously withheld Cabinet papers,
Opposition ...
The decision by the Employment Relations Authority to refer Christine Rankin's case to the Employment Court is a slap in
the face for the Government, National's State Services spokesperson Roger Sowry said today.
Was it a trick of the dawn's early light? The cold air? The rain-slicked streets? Whatever it was, when I threw back the
curtain and threw open the window early one morning last week I was instantly back in a Taranaki childhood morning.
Having come ...
It's been years since Subaru launched the WRX and the latest all-new version has been eagerly anticipated. But all
would agree, it is a very different car from its predecessor. The big question is - will the punters buy it?
The itinerary for the Queen's visit to New Zealand this year is still being discussed with Buckingham Palace.
National will support a quick decision by the Government to allow Singapore Airlines to own more of Air New Zealand,
National's Finance spokesman Bill English said today.
The signing of a Green charter on the final day of the Global Greens conference in Canberra yesterday heralded a new
model for politics, Green Party co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons said today.
Police Investigations – Inflation Down – Hartner Construction – Israeli Withdrawal – Ansett Strife – Spy Plane Standoff
– Taranaki Dioxin – Rankin File – PM In Asia – Free Trade – Missing People – Queen Snubs Christchurch – Catholic Abuse –
Mississippi ...
ACT leader Hon Richard Prebble today urged Prime Minister Helen Clark to proceed at pace with plans for a new free trade
agreement with Hong Kong and pledged that expected opposition from the Green Party wouldn’t be a problem for the
Government.
National is proposing to strengthen Police powers for combating drug dealers and gangs. National's Police spokesman Tony
Ryall will introduce a private members bill to revamp the Proceeds of Crimes Act 1991 to give Police a stronger weapon
in the ...
Lindsay Perigo's daily Politically Incorrect editorials are broadcast weekdays at noon on his 'Politically Incorrect
Show' on Radio Pacific, and can be downloaded at www.freeradical.co.nz
Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton today released a discussion paper on the issues to be covered in negotiations
with Hong Kong for a Closer Economic Partnership Agreement.
The announcement that the Ministry of Social Policy is to be absorbed into DWI, and that CYFS is likely to follow, is
one more example of this Government's 'we know best' approach, National's Social Services spokesperson Bob Simcock said
today.
New Zealand has a proud reputation as a country that seeks the greatest possible protection for whales worldwide and one
that is strongly opposed to a return to commercial whaling.
New Zealand's Trans-Tasman travel arrangement with Australia remains secure despite initial concerns that it could be
affected by the Government's Transitional Policy for well-settled overstayers, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel said
today.