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And we thought we got a bad deal …
Wednesday, 10 November 1999, 1:05 pm | Unknown
Student leaders at the Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) were disgusted at the farcical fees setting process conducted at Waikato University that saw fees increase by 9.9% for 2000. More >>
AIDS Foundation condemns Delamere’s decision
Wednesday, 10 November 1999, 11:39 am | Unknown
The New Zealand AIDS Foundation today condemned a decision to exclude from New Zealand quota refugees, prospective migrants to New Zealand and applicants for work and study permits who test positive in a compulsory test. More >>
Savings Drop as Economy Slowed in March Year
Wednesday, 10 November 1999, 10:31 am | Unknown
The flow-on of the Asian economic downturn and a second season of drought conditions in much of New Zealand brought a halt to economic growth in the year ended March 1999. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell by 0.2 per cent in real terms, and rose 0.9 ... More >>
The Dominion
Wednesday, 10 November 1999, 9:55 am | Unknown
Invader - AIDS Ban - Sinking Boat - Labour Spending - Publishers in Fraud Case - Tax - Solo Mum - Anderton More >>
Christian Htge. Support Medical College Proposals
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 4:48 pm | Unknown
Gael Donoghue, Health Spokesperson for the Christian Heritage Party, congratulates the Council of Medical Colleges in New Zealand on their booklet “A Way Forward” in which collaborative solutions for improving the New Zealand Health System are suggested. More >>
Schizophrenia to benefit from $55 million PHARMAC
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 4:43 pm | Unknown
PHARMAC has announced it will boost spending on drugs to treat schizophrenia by $55 million - its biggest ever funding increase for a single drug group. More >>
Closing of Castlepoint School Gut Wrenching
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 4:19 pm | Unknown
The decision by Education Minister Nick Smith to close Castlepoint School last week has been gut wrenching. He has been going on in recent months about parents finding out about how well their children are doing at school. We know what they are doing ... More >>
She's Not The Marion Kind
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 3:02 pm | Unknown
"Mr Prebble is no friend of mine, and neither is Marian Hobbs", says Wellington Central Independent candidate Lea Barker, who is appalled at the Labour attempt to associate anyone with Independent beneath their name on the ballot paper with some ... More >>
Traceability the answer in GE Food Debate
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 2:47 pm | Unknown
“Making choices available through credible product information is the direction in the Genetically Modified Foods debate”, says Sue Suckling, Chair of AgriQuality New Zealand. More >>
NZ Press Council Defends Freedom Of Speech
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 11:23 am | Unknown
In its role as a defender of freedom of speech, the New Zealand Press Council today issued a statement in support of the New Zealand Court of Appeal's decision in the Lange v. Atkinson defamation case. An appeal against that decision was allowed by ... More >>
Student Gets Cows On Unicycle
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 11:07 am | Unknown
A cheaper and more versatile means of delivering drugs to sheep and cows has been developed by a University of Waikato student. More >>
Green Party Says Free The Refugees
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 10:21 am | Unknown
The Green Party has written to Immigration Minister Tuariki Delamere asking him to release 17 asylum seekers from Mt Eden Prison. More >>
An Open Letter to the Vice-Chancellor
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 9:35 am | Unknown
I refer to your letter of Friday 5 November 1999. As agreed in our e-mail correspondence I will also release my response as an “open letter”. More >>
Student Fees Go Up; Council Member Resigns
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 9:33 am | Unknown
The University Council at Auckland approved a proposal this afternoon that will see fees rise by, on average, 10.9% per student. Students attempted to enter dialogue with the Council until they adjourned the meeting and relocated behind closed doors. More >>
Auckland Sitting On Active Volcanic Field
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 9:22 am | Unknown
New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, sits on an active volcanic field that could produce a new volcano at any time, say researchers. More >>
Toothless Snakes NZ's Future
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 8:54 am | Unknown
The McGillicuddy Serious Party today announced that it will end the ludicrously over regulated snake oil market, in order that New Zealand producers can compete on the New Zealand market. More >>
Kiwifruit growers urged to play waiting game
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 12:41 am | Unknown
More growers are showing an interest in the small grape sized kiwifruit Actinidia arguta, but "have patience" is the word from HortResearch breeders because better selections are on the way. More >>
Good faith bargaining Explanation Sought
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 12:22 am | Unknown
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says the “good faith” bargaining that the Labour Party proposes to introduce into New Zealand is an entirely new concept here, and one in conflict with other parts of our present law. More >>
National Radio Midday Bulletin
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 12:18 am | Unknown
Vehicles - Doctors - Costings - Ohakune - Politicians - PI MPs - All Blacks - Social Services - Potter - Nurses - School - Dental More >>
Auckland City Libraries Go Online
Tuesday, 9 November 1999, 12:15 am | Unknown
Auckland City Libraries today launched its web site, giving the city’s residents 24-hour, 365 day-a-year access to their public libraries. More >>
