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A 22 year old Canadian who acknowledges he's a Lord of the Rings nerd, says global on-line interest in the imaginary
world of Hobbits, Orcs, Wizards and Elfs is colossal, with the New Zealand made movie production of J R R Tolkien’s epic
adventure trilogies, ...
In This Edition: Super Crisis!!! - Sludge Meets Industry Captains - So Many Ears To Bend, So Little Time
GOOD DAY MEDIAPHILES ... my story will shock and horrify New Zealand. When I get my day in court the public will finally
hear the terrible truth about the cruel things that have been said about me and done to me by people who can't handle
the way I ...
United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne, says the Greens have got it wrong in deciding to oppose the Government's plans to
pre-fund a portion of future superannuation costs.
Enough is enough. When are you all going to stand up to the government and reclaim your property rights? Why do you, in
effect, let the government run your business? Worse still, just think of all the imposed compliance costs, red tape,
unpaid tax ...
An unashamedly erotic ‘Sexpo’ opening in Auckland this weekend is likely to increase the already appalling level of
sexual abuse in this country. The first of its kind in New Zealand, the R18 ‘Sexpo’ is attempting to change the sex
‘industry’ image ...
Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff has completed his four-day visit to the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) having raise
long-standing concerns held by New Zealand and much of the international community regarding human rights issues.
This list of alleged Echelon 'filter' words has been circulating on the Internet.
It is an astonishing season for azaleas and rhododendrons. Peach and pink, mauve and red, they are everywhere in total
bloom. And by everywhere I mean from the Bay Area, where I live, to Vancouver, where I’m visiting for my annual
vacation.
Scoop's Hobbit strikes again. This time the furry fellow with a flair for photography has produced another - never seen
before - shot of Hobbiton in the the Waikato. Showing it in the sun, before it was burned down. It looks like it was a
tranquil and magical ...
The following picture was forwarded to Scoop by a reader with the caption. ”Ya can't beat wellington on a good day...!”.
You sure can’t!
Shearing, fencing, and even biting off lambs' testicles were among the many tasks performed on New Zealand farms by the
'land girls' of the Second World War. Who were these brave and hardy women? What were they doing on our farms?
The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the New Zealand celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to approve the
following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit:
Cabinet Minister Sandra Lee has confirmed that Willie Jackson MP has been elected today as leader of Mana Motuhake
after he contested the leadership.
We have just passed the mid-point of this parliamentary term, and it's close to mid-winter. Both are appropriate times
for reflection - looking back and looking forward, both on a government with a new agenda after years of right wing
ideology, ...
The Australian Federal Government's complete disregard for New Zealand in the stand-off over ANZFA is another indication
of the extent to which the Trans-Tasman relationship has deteriorated in recent months, Opposition Leader Jenny Shipley
said today.
The following are two images of the latest display of apparent heavenly disapproval of US President George W. Bush’s
energy policy. They show weather as it actually happened after George returned home from a trip to energy crisis torn
California.
Scoop's Hobbit strikes yet again. Hobbiton bridge is revealed in all its glory….enjoy.
NOTE: Authors of this report will be anonymous and wide ranging, and occasionally finely balanced. Indeed you are
invited to contribute: The format is as a reporters notebook. It will be published as and when material is available.
C.D. Sludge can ...
Dodgy Landlords – Food Standards – Nepal Curfew – Dyson Sworn In – Loading Protest – Copter Crash – Investigation –
Drink Driving Case – East Timor Peacekeeping – Cease-fire – Speight Trial – Dairy Merger – Timothy McVeigh
Very shortly, we will decide our future - for at least the next 10 years. It certainly is a major decision.
Scoop's Hobbit strikes again. Yet another - never seen before - shot of Hobbiton in the the Waikato. Showing the other
side of the millhouse pictured in an earlier shot, in the sun, before it was burned down. Hobbit houses can be seen
across the ...
The decision by Israel to refrain from any retaliatory action in the wake of the weekend’s suicide bombing is welcome
news to the peace process. Although it is unclear how long Israel plans to hold off its military action against the
Palestinian forces, ...
Labour’s Super Fund is quickly becoming a financial and political disaster. Moreover, the scheme is insulting to young
New Zealanders. It would be better for the Labour government to quietly let it drop.
SCOOP NEWS ANALYSIS - British Foreign Secretary, Robin Cook's, arrival in New Zealand prior to September's APEC forum
caused Thailand Foreign Ministry official, Kobsak Chitikul, to ask, "Why is Mr Robin Cook here?" Britain is not a member
...
TVNZ's Managing Editor Paul Cutler said the broadcaster would now begin a three-week period of convalescence.
"The New Zealand Government should take a strong stand and refuse to accept any changes to our food standards system,
that have been voted by the Australian Senate, until our own parliament has debated and voted on the proposed
amendments," ...
The damage to the British economy should be a salient lesson to New Zealand not to relax for a moment in its vigil
against foot and mouth disease entering this country said ACT Rural Affairs Spokesman Owen Jennings
Scoop is delighted to present to Frodo and Bilbo Baggin’s house in the Waikato – Bag End. Now we are getting magical….
"The Selfservative Party is to be applauded for giving the undead a place in politics!!!" enthused Sister Pontificata of
the Stupendous Genuflection today when the Correctives noted the appearance of Lady Thatchula at a fund-raiser for ...