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Watson Gets Extended Non Parole Sentence

Friday, 26 November 1999, 12:07 am | Unknown

In the Wellington High Court this morning Justice Heron agreed with the Crown that double murderer Scott Watson should have his minimal non-parole period extended to 17 years. More >>

Scoop Images: Greens Close On A High Note

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 3:05 pm | Unknown

Members, supporters and candidates of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand gathered together last night in the Great Hall at the Arts Centre in Christchurch to formally celebrate their campaign closure. More >>

Rangitikei Poll Boosts Chp Position

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 2:58 pm | Unknown

The Christian Heritage Party is very pleased with the progress of its candidate Mr Vic Jarvis in the Rangitikei Electorate. More >>

Steinlager’s “Unconditional Support” Wins Award

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 2:56 pm | Unknown

Thirteen years of support of the All Blacks was rewarded last night (Wed, November 24) when Steinlager won the “Best Long Term Sponsorship” category at the New Zealand Post Sport Sponsorship Awards. More >>

Speight's Wins Award For Otago Rugby Sponsorship

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 2:55 pm | Unknown

The successful ongoing partnership between Speight's and the Otago Ruby Union was recognised last night (Wed, November 24) when Speight's won the “Best Long Term Sponsorship” category at the New Zealand Post Sports Sponsorship Awards in Auckland. More >>

Kiwi Patent Foresight Threatens Yahoo! Shopping

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 2:53 pm | Unknown

A patent which threatens to derail the booming Yahoo! online shopping service was originally drafted in New Zealand by patent attorneys Baldwin Shelston Waters two years ago. More >>

Jacobs responds to Act and National disinformation

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 2:36 pm | Unknown

Labour candidate for Epsom David Jacobs today responded to a dirty tricks campaign launched by Act and National candidates in the last week of the election campaign. More >>

Musical Healers End Year On High Note

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 2:00 pm | Unknown

What started as a low-key mental health recovery programme has turned into a major musical opportunity for South Auckland singing group, Musical Healers. More >>

Victoria To Award First Ever PhD To Samoan Nurse

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 1:56 pm | Unknown

Victoria University will award what is believed to be the first ever PhD to a Samoan nurse at their graduation ceremony on December 10, at the Michael Fowler Centre. More >>

1999 NZIA Student Design Award Winner Announced

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 1:54 pm | Unknown

The top architecture student in New Zealand was named at a special function in Wellington tonight. More >>

10 Reasons to Dismantle the WTO

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 11:38 am | Unknown

United States journalists Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman give ten reasons for why the World trade Organisation (WTO) must be disbanded. More >>

Invitation To Lunch

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 10:21 am | Unknown

This is an invitation to attend lunch with Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board members and local residents on 8 December 1999 at a new community garden. More >>

Key Canterbury organisations to advise community

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 10:20 am | Unknown

Communication Managers from the Canterbury Regional Council, Christchurch City Council, Police, Fire Service, Orion, Department of Conservation, Canterbury Health, After Hours Surgery and St John’s Ambulance have been meeting about what the people of ... More >>

Polytechnic and Cardinal Form Partnership

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 10:16 am | Unknown

Christchurch Polytechnic and Cardinal today signed a unique agreement that will see the two organisations working in partnership on technology and education projects. More >>

108,000 Aucklanders Not Enroled To Vote!

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 9:34 am | Unknown

Over 108,000 Aucklanders have today and tomorrow to get registered on the Electoral Roll or be banned from voting. More >>

Enrolments Close Tomorrow – Last Chance For 270,00

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 8:51 am | Unknown

Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day that eligible electors can enrol to vote in the general election. More >>

Auckland Buy Nothing Day - Nov. 26

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 8:40 am | Unknown

It’s that time of year again International Buy Nothing Day, on Friday the 26th. More >>

Homai Blind College Will Become A State School

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 8:37 am | Unknown

New Zealand Government Education Minister Nick Smith announced today that the Homai Vision Education Centre in Auckland would become part of the state school network from next July. Services at the Centre will continue to cater for students nationwide. More >>

TV sets to be trashed in town

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 8:33 am | Unknown

McGillicuddies will close their campaign and demonstrate their new, more moderate public face by smashing television sets in downtown Wellington tomorrow (Thursday, November 25). More >>

Celebrate Buy Nothing Day Nov 26

Thursday, 25 November 1999, 8:32 am | Unknown

It’s that time of year again International Buy Nothing Day, on Friday the 26th. You’ve probably heard of it by now this is the 4th time in New Zealand and the 8th worldwide where groups have celebrated a day where we take some time to think about our role ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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