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The last two days have been some of the most amazing in my life.The news you are getting in NZ is probably CNN bullshit.
Today is a dark day in the history of the world and about to become darker.
I hate business. Now that I have your undivided attention, let me be more specific. I hate business when it fawns to the
government, especially an anti-business government like the one we have now.
If I was a betting man, and if Ladbrokes was nearby, I would be betting on a "hung Parliament" in Britain tomorrow. I
don't think Hague, Portillo, Widdecombe et.al. will lead the Tories to victory. Nor do I think Labour will lose. But I
do think ...
How the French spend their holiday weekends, a new sub-plot in the long-running Opéra de Chirac and related scandals;
and some (far too lengthy) ruminations on the report of the National Party’s Constitutional Taskforce (not exactly a
triumph), Maori Representation ...
So, the Greens have said “no” and, unless the government can convince New Zealand First to back the New Zealand
Superannuation Bill, it might not have the numbers to pass the New Zealand Superannuation Bill. The Minister of Finance
is seemingly ...
Last night Libertarianz Deputy Richard McGrath told a parliamentary select committe exactly why his party supports an
immediate end to the War on Drugs.
In This Edition: Catch 22 For Hartner Creditors - Good Enough For The Goose But Not The Gander
The following images are by Norman Mackay, a resident of Ohau village, on the shore of Lake Ohau near the heart of the
Southern Alps. They were taken on a Kodak DC280 digital camera. Norman can be contacted at watchdog@xtra.co.nz .
The Minister of Corrections last night at a Hamilton public meeting punctured his own big press announcement on the new
Auckland prison by leaking his main piece of news 24 hours too early.
The Water Pressure Group (Auckland) has received a copy of a letter dated 4 May 2001, that you sent to one of our
members, Sue Henry, who is also Spokesperson for the Housing Lobby. Your letter reads as follows:
This list of alleged Echelon 'filter' words has been circulating on the Internet.
The historic naming of retired General Colin Powell to the post of U.S. Secretary of State has been as remarkable as it
was unprecedented, chiefly because of his African ancestry.
Well, much has been made of the trip of eight school students affected by the world’s worst school shooting at the
Columbine High School cafeteria on 20 April 1999. The graduates have just concluded a ten-day trip to NZ aiming to speak
with Kiwi students ...
Race Deaths – Rates – Hartner Creditors – Mob Informer – Royal Massacre – British Election – Book Awards – Sport Agency
– Wainuiomata Prowler – Psych Patient – Timor Militiaman – Bus Crash
A new line has been drawn in New Zealand politics, and it is no surprise that the issue that has brought everything
bubbling up to the surface is the Labour government's Super Fund proposal.
A unique festival celebrating young people in society will be held at The Edge in Auckland from 5 - 12 June. ignite2001
promises an extraordinary opportunity to develop young people’s creative potential. The festival offers an innovative
programme of ...
There is one way for the Government to be sure that New Zealand retains a national airline. And it does not involve
relying on the goodwill of a group of nameless businessmen who would prefer to remain hiding in the shadows
As the ceasefire in Israel and Palestine enters its fourth day today, the pressure is coming on, and the participants in
this quest for peace, particularly Israeli PM Ariel Sharon and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat will need to remain acutely
alert ...
Results of a lie detector test given to Arnold Beverly corroborate his confession that he shot Police Officer Daniel
Faulkner, and Mumia Abu-Jamal is innocent.
The Rt Hon Winston Peters MP, Leader of New Zealand First, today said that the Green’s concerns about Labour and New
Zealand First consulting over superannuation were hypocritical given the numerous times the Greens and Labour have
consulted over major issues – ...
The People's Bank is running into trouble as its backers back away from it, National's Finance spokesman Bill English
said today.
The manner in which the Minister for Treaty Negotiations Margaret Wilson delivered the Rotorua Lakes offer to the Te
Arawa people last week threatens to jeopardise the Treaty settlement process, National's Treaty Negotiations
spokesperson Georgina ...
One of New Zealand’s leading milk quality experts says the Internet is capable of improving the health of dairy herds,
and raising milk quality.
Rapidly Expanding Brewery in Australia requires professional brewers. Looking for personable, highly motivated brewers
with a least two years brewing experience.
Scoop's Hobbit strikes yet again. Hobbiton bridge is revealed in all its glory….enjoy.
The Hyundai Santa Fe SUV has topped the influential crash test survey carried out by the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety in the United States.
Local Government Minister Sandra Lee says the "complex question" of unlawfully collected rates estimated by Local
Government New Zealand to affect about 12,000 multiple units like apartment blocks will be discussed by Government
ministers next ...
Below is the Nomination Form for this year's Roger Award. But first, a reminder ...
Guitar legend Diesel will officially open New Zealand’s first Hard Rock Cafe in Queenstown on 22 June, marking the 30th
anniversary of the international chain. With the internationally acclaimed rock artist performing at the premiere event,
this opening party will be ...