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2005 began with the international response to the catastrophe caused by the tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Worldwide,
hearts were touched by the appalling death toll, the plight of the survivors, and the sight of the devastated
communities.
Katherine Rich has been demoted to No. 10 in the National Party lineup, Leader Dr Don Brash announced in a press
conference at 12.30pm today.
National Party Leader, Don Brash, today explained why the fine-tuning of his party's election year line up included
demoting Katherine Rich from the opposition front benches.
In This Edition: - The Prime Minister's address to the nation - Participation of women in the workforce - Savings seen
as vital for the New Zealand economy - Tax cuts
National Party Economic Development spokeswoman Katherine Rich said today she was happy to handle whatever portfolios
the leader asks her to work in.
National Party Leader Don Brash today announces several changes to his shadow Cabinet line-up in what he describes as a
fine-tuning for the parliamentary year, which starts today.
Prime Minister Helen Clark today restated the government’s vision for the future and canvassed priority areas of policy
development in the Prime Minister’s Statement to Parliament.
MAdGE (Mothers Against Genetic Engineering in Food and the Environment) today launched a highly controversial billboard
campaign in Auckland and Wellington to provoke public debate about the social and cultural ethics of genetic engineering
in New Zealand.
In a story characterised by false endings, the weekend's election in Iraq signals, at the least, a new chapter - for the
simple reason that, unlike the invasion, overthrow and occupation; unlike the capture or killing of the old regime's
suspects, of Saddam's ...
Helen Clark appears to have had a 'senior moment' as demonstrated by her recent glaring lapse of memory, Equal Values
Party spokeswoman Adele Hughes said today.
Katherine Rich's departure as National's welfare spokesperson, and the arrival of right-winger Judith Collins, mean
National is about to take a swing to the hard right, Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said
today.
Green Co-Leader Rod Donald is calling on the Government to rapidly implement transport policies that reduce New
Zealand's dependence on imported oil and cars, following the announcement today of a $4.16 billion trade deficit last
year.
Acting Publisher Luis A. Gómez weighs in today on a statement just released by Peru's drug control agency, the National
Commission for Development and Life Without Drugs (shortened in Spanish to DEVIDA).
Foreign Minister Phil Goff today officially confirmed the appointment of Speaker of the House Jonathan Hunt as New
Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ambassador to Ireland.
''United States officials were surprised and heartened today at the size of turnout in South Vietnam's presidential
election despite a Vietcong terrorist campaign to disrupt the voting.'' - NYT September 4, 1967
Don Brash's demotion of Katherine Rich confirms that he doesn't have the political skills to lead New Zealand, Green
Co-Leader Rod Donald says.
I was wrong. It wasn't a harrowing week for news after all. First, Johnny Carson up and shuffled off this mortal coil,
so we had lots of comic interludes. Then came the joyous sight of Iraqis all around the world voting absentee in the
Castor Oil ...
On Tuesday Parliament resumes with all parties, mindful of an election later this year, determined to make their mark
early.
Gold medallists Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell are delighted to announce today they have signed a long term
sponsorship agreement with Samsung for their range of Whiteware products.
Newly appointed National Party Welfare spokeswoman Judith Collins says she plans to stand up for the nation's children
because "Labour is increasingly failing our most vulnerable kids".
Her name is ms Veendam and she’s described by her owner, Holland America Line as “A masterpiece of the shipbuilder’s
art”.
The resignation of Katherine Rich as National's welfare spokesperson is further evidence of a deep ideological split
among National's senior MPs over the direction of the National Party, Social Services and Employment Minister Steve
Maharey said today.
The Lord of the Ring's stars come face to face with themselves on the side of Air NZ planes as they bid New Zealand
goodbye at Wellington Airport before boarding the Air New Zealand 767 emblazoned with giant images of the characters
Aragorn and Arwen.
Its time to take a closer look at First Brothers, Jeb, Neil, and Marvin Bush, and see how much they stand to benefit
from W's presidency and his perpetual war on the world.
Claims that an NCEA history exam was an attempt to "brainwash" students have been dismissed as ridiculous by Associate
Education Minister David Benson-Pope.
Four people were arrested today while attempting to decontaminate the field trial of Genetically modified trees, all in
the Forest Research Institute, Rotorua.
01/26.05 - In an immoral war with no cause, in an aggressive invasion without reason, in a dehumanizing occupation with
no justification, those pawns fighting the battles implemented by elite warmongers and corporatists in power have no
enthusiasm to risk ...
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Many Thais believe ghosts are wandering tsunami-hit beaches, spooking taxi drivers, making the
Andaman Sea hungry for more victims, and jinxing an economic recovery for devastated resorts.
As the debate over importation of cheaper drugs from other countries heats up, keep an eye on the politicians listed
below. In the year leading up to the passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Bill, the drug company PACs, employees,
and their ...
National has dumped its social welfare spokeswoman, Katherine Rich, because she is too honest and looks to the future
not the past, Progressive leader Jim Anderton said today.
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