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Members of the Rebel Caucus have slammed Labour's Tertiary Education policy, released on Wednesday.
GOOD DAY MEDIAPHILES ... so we have a date with democracy on November 27, and not November 6. The Prime Minister has
apparently surprised the pundits and disappointed some of her caucus by going for the earlier date.
Concern is mounting worldwide that donor-money countries provide to the IMF and World Bank for loans may not be
reaching those in need. John Howard reports.
Last weeks announcement of the November 27 election date has well and truly seen campaigning by all parties begin in
earnest. Jonathan Hill reports on the first of nine long weeks.
Labour's East Coast candidate relies on Unions Is Janet Mackey's team a union team?
What's driving the future of automotive brands? Address to the Toyota Australia dealers conference Sydney, 23 September
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WINZ has two months to prepare for a massive influx of loan and allowance applications from Massey University students.
Massey is waiting until after the 27 November election to announce fees for 2000.
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The launch of Young Labour's web site today is further evidence of Labour's commitment to young people, Young Labour Web
Designer Michael Wallmannsberger said today. "The enthusiasm and support for this project amongst both Young Labour
members, and the ...
With less that 90 to go before Year 2000, a new poll reveals fifty-six percent of corporate leaders from US companies
operating in the global market, plan to put aside nine days of food and withdraw ten days worth of cash in anticipation
of y2k computer ...
The Lotteries Commission has admitted spending $1.2 million to send commissioners, staff and their wives to
international conferences over the past 12 years.
A 'myth sheet' on genetic engineering produced by Consumers for Education about Genetic Engineering.
Long distance runner, Seigfried Bauer must be hugely relieved that the Alliance cancelled its plan to have him running
to highlight their spending promises.
"eCommerce represents a huge opportunity for New Zealand because it minimises the problems of geographical isolation,"
Labour commerce spokesperson Paul Swain said today.
The National/Act regime has been dealt another stinging blow with the publication of Garth George's column in this
morning's New Zealand Herald. Mr George's damning commentary spells disaster for National/Act regime candidates standing
in electorates ...
ACT Leader Richard Prebble confirmed today that the ACT Party will not allow Winston Peters to hold an auction between
the parties as he did so disastrously last election.
The Government appears determined to duck Parliamentary questions on the Auditor-General's inquiry into the Work and
Income NZ chartered aircraft affair, says Labour's social welfare spokesperson Steve Maharey.
Income related rents for state houses, 1000 new state house a year and financial assistance for first home buyers are
the main features of the Alliance housing policy.
'The announcement that the biggest antitrust lawsuit ever is to mount an international challenge to take leading GE seed
producers to court is very welcome,’ said Alliance health and environment spokesperson Phillida Bunkle.
Modifications to the driver licensing system, including measures to assist commercial drivers came into effect today,
Transport Minister Maurice Williamson said.