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Sri Lankan Killings Shock Amnesty

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 4:21 pm | Unknown

Amnesty International strongly condemns the deliberate killing of more than 50 Sinhalese civilians on 18 September by members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in a pre-dawn raid on three villages in Amparai district More >>

CAFCA - Seize Suharto Assets - Bugger Bali

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 3:13 pm | Unknown

CAFCA - As New Zealand troops head towards the killing fields of East Timor, the Government can strike a blow right here at the very people responsible for the carnage. More >>

Research Proves Tertiary Education Only For Rich

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 2:55 pm | Unknown

Since the introduction of user-pays education ten years ago, students have continually and strongly objected because of its detrimental effect on participation. Research released this week by Auckland University and the Post-Primary Teachers’ Association ... More >>

Nature Provides Pest Resistance - HortResearch

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 2:52 pm | Unknown

Nature has beaten the scientists at their own game by bestowing durable pest and disease resistance to several apple types. The challenge for the scientists is to breed commercial varieties from these. More >>

The Phenomena Of 'PC Rage'

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 2:44 pm | Unknown

What would you think if....the person sitting at the desk next to you was to stand up right now and began yelling profanities, 'head-butting' their monitor or pick up their PC and throw it to the ground? More >>

Sky Loses Replay Rights To News And Holmes

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 2:07 pm | Unknown

TV ONE has today advised SKY Network Television Ltd of its intention to withdraw the rights to replay One Network News and Holmes. More >>

Public Comment Sought On Waste Management Plan

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 10:02 am | Unknown

Hutt City Council is aiming for at least a 20% reduction in landfill solid waste in the just-released draft waste management plan. More >>

Pesticide-free hops deal ‘the first of many’

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 9:59 am | Unknown

A contract with a major international brewery for pesticide-free hops could be the first of many as growers cash in on New Zealand’s unique conditions and the results of more than 10 years of scientific research. More >>

Air New Zealand Props Up All Black Campaign

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 9:19 am | Unknown

The latest addition to Air New Zealand’s Boeing B747 fleet has been given a little extra grunt by the powerful, young All Blacks front row. More >>

North Harbour Park Nears Completion

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 9:18 am | Unknown

The first phase of a $2 million redevelopment of the North Shore Memorial Park cemetery and crematorium is nearing completion. More >>

Call Centre Wins Award For Excellence

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 9:16 am | Unknown

North Shore City Council’s call centre has been recognised as one of the best in the country. More >>

Okura Effects of Development Investigated

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 9:15 am | Unknown

The North Shore City Council in conjunction with Rodney District and the Auckland Regional Council is carrying out further investigations into the water quality effects of development scenarios on the Okura estuary after a NIWA (National Institute of ... More >>

Storm Water Project To Aid Environment

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 9:12 am | Unknown

The North Shore City Council has launched a major stormwater initiative to establish the best way to improve the quality of run-off from roads entering streams and the sea. More >>

The Dominion

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 9:04 am | Unknown

SAS - Burglar - Henare - Claim - Farewell - Poll - Land Tax - Exams More >>

Employers Take Advantage Of Foreign Workers

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 8:45 am | Unknown

The Christian Heritage Party has uncovered another scam involving the exploitation of foreign nationals on work permits in New Zealand. More >>

Excllent Environmental Report Recognised

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 8:40 am | Unknown

Manukau City Council's State of the Environment Report has been awarded "The Best State of the Environment Report by a Local Authority" at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand's Annual Report Awards ceremony held on Friday ... More >>

Scoop Today - Yesterday's Top 20

Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 8:16 am | Unknown

Yesterday's top 20 rating items on Scoop were... More >>

Bethany Centre's New Post Natal Unit Opens

Monday, 20 September 1999, 10:51 pm | Unknown

Salvation Army Territorial Commander, Commissioner Ross Kendrew, Members of Parliament Belinda Vernon MP representing the Minister of Social Welfare, Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party Sandra Lee MP, More >>

Ngati Whatua Bless AMEX Cup Village Carvings

Monday, 20 September 1999, 10:32 pm | Unknown

The Official Blessing of traditional Maori artworks at the AMEX Cup Village today signals the end of the road for a carving project that started in 1996 and the beginning of kai tiakitanga or custodianship for Ngati Whatua o Orakei and ACVL. More >>

Superyachts Arrive At Americas Cup Village

Monday, 20 September 1999, 10:30 pm | Unknown

Superyacht numbers in the AMEX Cup Village marina continue to grow with the 33m sail yacht Avalon were due to arrive today [Monday]. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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