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Mum scoops double business award

Monday, 13 June 2005, 4:00 pm | Unknown

What started from the spare bedroom with an old lap top computer, a phone and fax machine for single mother of two Karen Scott has culminated in scooping two top awards at the Her Business ‘businesswoman of the year’ finals held in Auckland on Friday. More >>

Hamish Carter to Escape From Alcatraz

Friday, 10 June 2005, 12:28 am | Unknown

Hamish Carter begins his assault on the three big events in the United States on Sunday June 12th with a start in the infamous Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco. More >>

L A Weight Loss Franchise International Expansion

Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 10:10 am | Unknown

The country’s fastest growing weight loss program, sold out in the U.S., now expanding in international markets More >>

Maori Film Festival Excites Wgtn. High Students

Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 9:55 am | Unknown

Twenty-eight 7th form Wellington High Film Studies students attended the inaugural Wairoa Maori Film Festival, which took place over Queens Birthday weekend. The students, who are studying Maori Film this year, were chaperoned by their Media Studies teacher, ... More >>

Stanford Symphony Orchestra & Jindong Cai Concert

Tuesday, 7 June 2005, 9:29 am | Unknown

90 members of Stanford University’s Symphony Orchestra, a prize-winning Chinese-American conductor who has written a definitive best seller on East-West music, and a programme of music that’s accessible and challenging. More >>

4th Exhibition Of Bruce Knox - Violent Art

Monday, 6 June 2005, 4:00 pm | Unknown

THE 4TH SOLO EXHIBITION BY BRUCE STIRLING JOHN KNOX, 'PANDORA'S MEAT' IS THE MOST VIOLENT ART NEW ZEALAND HAS SEEN. A ONE NIGHT ONLY EVENT AT AUCKLAND CENTRAL'S 47 HIGH STREET, FROM 6PM, NEW ZEALAND. THESE ALL NEW WORKS, FROM THIS PROLIFIC ARTIST, ... More >>

Women's Convention Not Representative

Monday, 6 June 2005, 3:50 pm | Unknown

Today a group of women met in Wellington to discuss their concerns about the United Women's Convention. The convention claims that it celebrates women's achievements and will offer directions for the future for women in New Zealand. More >>

NZ Based DINOSAURNEWS Celebrates Its 7th Birthday

Monday, 6 June 2005, 3:33 pm | Unknown

"Thank you for the excellent coverage you've given my ongoing research". - Marilyn D. Wegweiser, Ph.D., Idaho Museum of Natural History More >>

Swedish America's Cup Yacht Örn Launch In Valencia

Monday, 6 June 2005, 3:08 pm | Unknown

The Swedish America's Cup yacht Örn (SWE-63) was launched today in Darsena harbour in Valencia. ”It’s really good to have her in the water now and it’ll feel even better to sail her”, says helmsman and sailing manager Magnus Holmberg. More >>

Fibre, Soy, Vegetables Effective As Statins

Thursday, 2 June 2005, 12:14 am | Unknown

A diet rich in fibre, soy and vegetables may be as effective as taking a first generation statin to lower cholesterol, according to recent research.* More >>

Fouhy scores in World Cup Regatta

Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 12:10 am | Unknown

New Zealand kayaker and Olympic silver medalist, Ben Fouhy, is looking forward to the World Championships in August after showing good form at the World Cup Regatta in Germany this weekend. More >>

Woodstock Community Center Forum On Vote Fraud 200

Monday, 30 May 2005, 5:08 pm | Unknown

FEATURING KATHY DOPP, Founder and President of US Count Votes, an organization formed to investigate the accuracy of our elections. www.uscountvotes.org. President Bush won November's election by 2.5% yet exit polls showed Kerry leading by 3%. Which ... More >>

Detention Photograph Forward Roll turns Backflip

Friday, 27 May 2005, 4:01 pm | Unknown

In what could only be described as 'policy gymnastics' the Immigration Minister's recent aouthorisation for parents to take photographs of children in detention was yesterday revoked by the Immigration Deparment. More >>

Leila Adu “Cherry Pie” Album Release/Tour

Friday, 27 May 2005, 2:26 pm | Unknown

OK, to describe the striking and spellbinding music of Leila Adu you first need to use a vast range of singers, Joni Mitchell, Nico, Stereolab and PJ Harvey – to name a few, then there’s the varied genre descriptions of jazz, soul, gamelan, Latino, ... More >>

Dobson Blasts Filibuster 'Betrayal'

Tuesday, 24 May 2005, 2:53 pm | Unknown

COLORADO SPRINGS: Focus on the Family Action Chairman Dr. James C. Dobson today issued the following statement, upon the announcement by members of the U.S. Senate that a "compromise" had been reached on the filibuster issue: More >>

The 7th Young Maori Leaders' Conference

Monday, 23 May 2005, 4:22 pm | Unknown

The information enclosed is an invitation to young Maori with leadership potential to attend the 7th Young Maori Leaders' Conference at the Wellington Town Hall on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st June, 2005. The theme of the conference 'Ka tu ka ora! ... More >>

Top trainers announced for final race

Thursday, 12 May 2005, 5:18 pm | Unknown

Top trainers announced for final race Greyhound Racing New Zealand announced today the final field of greyhounds to compete for the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Collar, one of the most prestigious events of the greyhound racing year, on Thursday at Manukau ... More >>

International Double For Martinborough Winemaker

Thursday, 5 May 2005, 11:45 am | Unknown

Escarpment Vineyard Martinborough has been invited to attend two prestigious international wine events in Europe and the United States. More >>

Hunger Strike Father Granted Bail

Thursday, 5 May 2005, 9:43 am | Unknown

Mr Easton had been without food or water in Auckland's ACRP prison for 5.5 days, protesting Judge Rota's decision on April 27th to imprison him. Mr Easton suspended the strike stating "a greater urgency must be paid in protecting the relationship ... More >>

No Need To Suffer In Silence

Wednesday, 4 May 2005, 2:37 pm | Unknown

Lessons from a pilot project on improving pain management for cancer patients will become part of an Australia-wide awareness campaign for hospitals and patients during 2005. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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