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Ian Steadman: The Cuban Five
Friday, 5 September 2008, 12:16 am | Ian Steadman
Taken into custody, kept in solitary confinement for over 17 months before being brought to trial, charged and convicted in circumstances criticised by human rights groups… this is the history of the Cuban Five, men who (depending on who you ask) ... More >>
NZ Bioethics Council: Leaders in Participation
Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 10:53 am | Ian Steadman
On Thursday (28th August) the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) awarded their Core Values Award to New Zealand's Bioethics Council. This award, given yearly, is presented to "recognize excellence and innovation in the field of ... More >>
Wellington's Newest Moroccan Eatery
Friday, 29 August 2008, 4:38 pm | Ian Steadman
Tucked away down the Left Bank, Kasbah is a new Moroccan restaurant, "built out of sticky tape and love," according to manager and co-owner, Alex. More >>
Audio: Richard Stallman & Freedom Through Software
Friday, 15 August 2008, 6:43 pm | Ian Steadman
In a brief interview after his public speech about free software in Wellington Thursday 14 August 2008, Richard Stallman talked more of the political incentives to free up software, and also how he wanted it to be clear that the software patent and free ... More >>
Richard Stallman & Freedom Through Software
Friday, 15 August 2008, 2:15 pm | Ian Steadman
The infamous programmer and 'free software' activist Richard Stallman is currently halfway through a speaking tour of New Zealand, and today delivered one of his speeches on the restrictions software patents place on the freedom to develop new programs. More >>
Government Gives RSA First Part Of $1 Million
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 5:29 pm | Ian Steadman
Winston Peters and Rick Barker handed over a cheque for $1 million to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association today, designated to help provide services for New Zealand veterans. More >>
Green Party Launch Youth Policies; Host Rock Music
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 11:48 am | Ian Steadman
"This is a plan that shall bugger up this conspiracy of thieves," states, firmly, Metirea Turei, Green MP and party spokesperson on 'Youth' (amongst a smorgasbord of other policy areas). More >>