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Brazilian Parliament Debating Pillar of Shame

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:32 pm | Unknown

On Friday 7 April the Pillar of Shame, created by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiot, was landed in the port of Rio de Janeiro. The artist himself will arrive in Rio on Monday with a camera crew that will cover the setting up of this 'Nobel Prize of ... More >>

Denis Halliday to Visit NZ next week

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:28 pm | Unknown

Denis Halliday to Visit NZ next week; former United Nations Iraq Humanitarian Coordinator who resigned in protest at the sanctions More >>

Caltex drops petrol and diesel prices

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:26 pm | Unknown

Caltex has today reduced the prices of both its 91 and 96 octane petrols and diesel as world oil markets respond to production increases by OPEC. More >>

Distillers say Fix Liquor Sales Anomalies

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:23 pm | Unknown

Shoppers should be able to buy spirits, liqueurs, ports, sherries, wine coolers and general alcohol beverages, alongside beer and wine, at their supermarket said Thomas Chin, Chief Executive Officer of the Distilled Spirits Association. More >>

Innovative plug & play car telematics products

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:21 pm | Unknown

Delphi and Ericsson launch partnership to create innovative plug & play car telematics products Delphi Automotive Systems and Ericsson have announced a strategic partnership that will bring telematics products to the vehicles market. These plug and play communications ... More >>

World's First National Part In New Millennium

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:16 pm | Unknown

The New Zealand Conservation Authority has decided to recommend that the Minister of Conservation create New Zealand’s 14th national park over the public conservation lands of Stewart Island/Rakiura. More >>

Hands go up for latest garden citrus

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:14 pm | Unknown

Home gardeners can't wait to get their hands on the latest release from the New Zealand Citrus Budwood Scheme - there have been 1,200 advance orders for the Buddha's Hand Citron, a uniquely shaped and beautifully perfumed plant, available for the first ... More >>

Media Release Triangle Broadens International Cont

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:13 pm | Unknown

Triangle Television is delighted to announce an increase in Chinese programming from May 26 when the free-to-air channel will broadcast two hours of Chinese programming per day, six days per week. More >>

TIMOR TODAY 13 APRIL 2000

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:10 pm | Unknown

For full text see.. http://www.easttimor.com/ More >>

'All possible resources should be made available'

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:06 pm | Unknown

The National Beekeepers' Association is urging the Government to ensure all possible resources are made available to the MAF Biosecurity Authority for the tracing exercise of the Varroa Mite. More >>

Real Estate Institute Launches Advertising

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:02 pm | Unknown

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), the industry association for real estate agents and salespersons, has launched a $350,000 advertising campaign to underline the benefits and scope of activity undertaken by its members, in anticipation of ... More >>

WHO’s ‘Safe Blood Starts With Me’ Campaign

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 3:00 pm | Unknown

WHO’s ‘Safe Blood Starts With Me’ Campaign Supported by NZ Blood Service and Ministry of Health More >>

BP Drops Fuel Prices A Further 2 Cents

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 2:56 pm | Unknown

BP today dropped the price of petrol and diesel by two cents a litre as world oil markets continue to ease - the second decrease in less than a week. More >>

Study linking insulated homes with better health

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 11:37 am | Unknown

Pensioner Bill Beck is looking forward to a warmer winter this year – and a healthier one. He is one of 40 Wellington pensioners taking part in a study of the health benefits of insulated homes. More >>

Biotic Baking Brigade Pies Biotech Academic

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 11:23 am | Unknown

After a long hiatus, we swung into action today and delivered two pies to the kisser of Martina McClaughlin, Director of Biotechnology at the University of California at Davis. More >>

Open Book Productions... who the hell are they?

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 10:22 am | Unknown

Open Book Productions has a swag of original and successful shows to their name, such as their recent Fringe Festival 2000 show, Invisible Ink which took away awards for Best full color poster and best theatre at The Fringe Awards. More >>

Hopeless - The Goss, The News And Stuff

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 10:12 am | Unknown

the goss! hopeless is frantic romantic comedy about Ben (Phil Pinner) and his friends. Ben is a likeable neurotic who fantasizes about being in love. More >>

Australian Services Unite To Honour Timorese

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 10:05 am | Unknown

Two generations of Australian military personnel will unite tomorrow to honour the bravery and friendship of the people of East Timor. More >>

The funnier side of golfing...

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 9:52 am | Unknown

Winners of Best Theatre in the Fringe 2000 Awards, Open Book Productions present... No Pogs No Patches A comedy about golf! More >>

Second Court Case Arising From SIS Break-in

Thursday, 13 April 2000, 9:50 am | Unknown

In 1996, agents of the NZ Security Intelligence Service were caught in the act of breaking into the Christchurch home of GATT Watchdog activist, Aziz Choudry, during activities opposing an APEC Ministerial Meeting in Christchurch. Aziz sued the Government ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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