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Harawira Withdraws Vote From Government On Crucial Votes?
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 3:57 pm | The Scoop Team
It appears that rebel Maori Party MP Hone Harawira’s problem has withdrawn his confidence in the Government and withdrawn his vote. More >>
Scoop Audio - PM's Presser: Gillard, The Gap, And Boot Camps
Monday, 14 February 2011, 5:17 pm | Scoop Audio
The Prime Minister expects this week to be dominated by the visit of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and questioning at his weekly press conference also focused on our relationship with our larger neighbour. Topics included the constitutional ... More >>
Audio: Goff On The Gap With Aussie, Investment, Winston
Monday, 14 February 2011, 3:19 pm | Scoop Audio
Labour leader Phil Goff he a press conference today, focussing on the widening gap with Australia. He also spoke about the visit from Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, answered other questions on foreign investment and on the fisheries industry, ... More >>
Egyptian Military Statement: "Declaration 1"
Friday, 11 February 2011, 9:23 am | Scoop News
The Egyptian Military has released a statement (and the translation which follows) referred to as "Declaration 1", that appears to indicate a military coup. More >>
95bFM: Selwyn On National's Less-Public-Service-Strategy
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 4:01 pm | Scoop Audio
Selwyn Manning & 95bFM's Max discuss how the National-led Govt's public service sector cuts are part of a less-reliance-on-public-service strategy. Also discussed, the ongoing theatre between the Maori Party and its radical MP Hone Harawira. More >>
Donald Rumsfeld book admits 'misstatements' over WMD sites
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 3:33 pm | Scoop Link
Former US defence secretary's memoirs express regret for saying 'stuff happens' over Iraq war Donald Rumsfeld's autobiography Known and Unknown has provoked John McCain and shifted the blame to Paul Bremer. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP The former ... More >>
Community amid Egypt's chaos
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 3:01 pm | Scoop Link
It will likely be weeks before the world knows whether pro-democracy protesters in Egypt have successfully dislodged their president, but whether or not they achieve that goal, they have already succeeded in offering a new model for a more engaged ... More >>
South Sudan votes to secede
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 2:56 pm | Scoop Link
South Sudan has officially voted to secede from the north after the results of a January referendum showed a landslide vote for independence. Official figures released on Monday showed that 98.83 per cent of voters from the south chose to secede from ... More >>
Scoop Link: Assange extradition trial begins
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 2:51 pm | Scoop Link
Julian Assange, the founder of whistleblowing website WikiLeaks, has arrived at a London court to fight his extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over allegations of sex crimes. More >>
Scoop Audio & Images: Hone Harawira Returns To Parliament
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 1:13 pm | Scoop Audio
Hone Harawira held a press conference at Parliament today, following the announcement that the Maori Party's leadership had suspended him from the Parliamentary party, and prior to the hearing of a complaint against him by the party's chief whip. More >>
Text Of Te Ururoa Flavell Complaint Against Hone Harawira
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 9:28 am | The Scoop Editor
The following is the full text of the complaint made by Te Ururoa Flavell against his fellow Maori Party MP Hone Harawira. This complaint will be considered tomorrow at a disciplinary hearing of the party national council. A decision on the complaint ... More >>
Thai-Cambodia clashes 'damage Preah Vihear temple'
Monday, 7 February 2011, 11:54 am | Scoop Link
Part of Preah Vihear temple collapsed after a Thai bombardment, officials said. Thailand has not commented. The fighting has claimed five lives since Friday and thousands of villagers have been evacuated More >>
Ex-Israeli soldier admits leaking secret military files
Monday, 7 February 2011, 11:50 am | Scoop Link
During her military service, Anat Kamm worked as a clerk in the office of an army general. A former Israeli soldier has admitted leaking secret military information to a newspaper. More >>
BBC: Turmoil in the Arab world
Monday, 7 February 2011, 11:47 am | Scoop Link
"History is in the making and the situation is moving quickly. The landscape of the Middle East is changing forever," an audience at a special Doha Debates public forum was told. With protests taking place in several countries following the fall of Zine ... More >>
Egyptian VP vows changes to appease protesters
Monday, 7 February 2011, 9:44 am | Scoop Link
Cairo, Egypt (CNN) -- Egypt's Vice President Omar Suleiman on Sunday met with representatives of key opposition groups and offered concessions -- including some that, if enacted, could bring dramatic change to the country. More >>
Scoop Link: Violence flares in Cairo square
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 4:17 pm | Scoop Link
At least three people are believed to have died and more than 1,500 others injured in continuing clashes between pro- and anti-government demonstrators in the Egyptian capital Cairo. Protesters from both sides fought pitched battles on Wednesday in ... More >>
Scoop Audio & Images: Goff Announces Labour Lineup Changes
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 3:06 pm | Scoop Audio
Labour Leader Phil Goff announced the new Labour caucus rankings and portfolios today. More >>
Photo Essay: NZI Sevens Parade 2011
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 3:05 pm | The Scoop Team
Wellingtonians crowded the streets to welcome the NZI Sevens Teams back for another year. The Parade heralds the beginning of a big few days where rugby, partying and crazy costumes put the Capital City in silly mode. More >>
Why I have nominated Wikileaks for the Nobel Peace Prize
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 1:53 pm | Scoop Link
It is always easier to support freedom of speech when the one who speaks agree with you politically. This is one of the “tests” on liberal and democratic values that governments tend to fail. For instance, western governments have a long history ... More >>
Scoop Link: Issues in Privatisation – Costs & Benefits
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 1:44 pm | Scoop Link
New Zealand has had an appalling experience of privatisations. The sale of New Zealand Rail and Air New Zealand went so wrong that renationalisation was an imperative. Among the others there was the abject failure of Telecom to develop our telecommunications ... More >>
