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James Cook sailing into the new business year

Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 2:12 pm | Unknown

Strong business leads for functions and accommodation have a resulted from a two-day expo held on Sunday and Monday (subs 25 and 26 January) at Wellington's James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, according to general manager, John Primmer. More >>

Magpie Music Dance Company to perform in NZ

Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 10:39 am | Unknown

In February, Amsterdam-based Magpie Music Dance Company is arriving in New Zealand. The company’s arrival provides a rare and unprecedented treat for the New Zealand music and dance industries. More >>

New Zealand No. 1 in the Automotive Internet

Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 10:34 am | Unknown

Detroit/USA – Regarding the major car manufacturing countries the US car brand websites are top in the world. Regarding every country New Zealand take the first place. This are the results of the first automotive Internet study which analysed every website ... More >>

Lawrence Block awarded Diamond Dagger

Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 2:00 pm | Unknown

The Crime Writers' Association has awarded its Cartier Diamond Dagger for 2004 to the American writer, Lawrence Block. The Diamond Dagger, sponsored by Cartier, has been awarded annually for nineteen years to mark a lifetime's achievement in crime ... More >>

Illegal Firings by Subcontractor in E Timor

Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 11:06 am | Unknown

World Bank Called Upon to Observe Labor Rights Standards in Treatment of its Employees in East Timor - Human Rights Groups and Unions Ask Bank to Reverse Illegal Firings by Subcontractor More >>

Coke with Yet Another New Twist: Toxic Cola

Monday, 26 January 2004, 9:53 am | Unknown

The Indian parliament has banned the sale of Coke and Pepsi products in its cafeteria. Indian parliamentarians should take the logical next step, and ban the sale of Coke and Pepsi products in the entire country. More >>

Over 30% of Americans Delayed Medical Treatment

Monday, 26 January 2004, 9:49 am | Unknown

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Americans are feeling the pinch of rising medical costs. Now it's starting to impact their family well-being. In the first update of the Reader's Digest Family Index, the Gallup Organization ... More >>

Openair Cinema: Monty Python Replacement

Monday, 26 January 2004, 9:19 am | Unknown

The distributor for Monty Python and The Holy Grail, Village Roadshow, informed us today, that, although they confirmed our booking, they're unable to send us a print from Australia or elsewhere in the world. More >>

The Eco Show - Creating Our Future Now

Monday, 26 January 2004, 9:14 am | Unknown

We need to live more sustainably: using the earth's resources more carefully, so there will be enough left for many generations to come. But changing our daily lives can seem too difficult, because often we just don't know what the sustainable options ... More >>

Issue 2 Of Imminent Rebellion Is Out Now!

Monday, 26 January 2004, 9:06 am | Unknown

Issue 2 of imminent rebellion is out now! The first issue was met with a lot of really positive feedback and issue two is even bigger and better! More >>

The Global Invasive Species Programme - GISP

Monday, 26 January 2004, 8:33 am | Unknown

LAUNCH OF GLOBAL INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAMME (GISP) SECRETARIAT TO HELP COMBAT THREAT OF ALIEN INVASIVES More >>

Once Were Warriors Sponsorship Benefits Community

Friday, 23 January 2004, 1:13 pm | Unknown

Tranz Rail and the Once Were Warriors team is proud to announce that Tranz Rail and Tranz Link will provide transport, logistic and freight support as sponsorship for the stage musical production of Once Were Warriors. More >>

Image: An Xtreme Performance in the Rain

Friday, 23 January 2004, 1:08 pm | Unknown

Around 2000 people sat through torrential rain and driving winds to see the first-ever Impact World Tour New Zealand show at the Awapuni Stadium in Gisborne last night. More >>

Jakarta Paper Loses In $1m Defamation Suit

Friday, 23 January 2004, 11:22 am | Unknown

JAKARTA (Reuters/Pacific Media Watch): An Indonesian court ordered a popular newspaper on Tuesday to pay $1 million to a businessman who it said planned to build gambling dens in the world's most populous Muslim country. More >>

Inaugural Ethnic Soccer Festival

Thursday, 22 January 2004, 5:10 pm | Unknown

The first ever Christchurch Ethnic Soccer Festival is being held on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February. This new and exciting event has attracted 16 teams representing the various ethnic communities present in Christchurch. Teams entered ... More >>

Citizen Puts Life on Hold to Defeat President Bush

Thursday, 22 January 2004, 11:02 am | Unknown

Worcester, MA (PRWEB) January 21 2004-—Michael John Dobbins, once a regular citizen with a stable job and ordinary life, has given up everything in the hope of defeating President Bush this November. Dobbins, 26, worked as a teacher at an outdoor education ... More >>

Image: Extreme Peace Mission To Antarctic Peak

Thursday, 22 January 2004, 10:28 am | Unknown

By reaching its summit we have proven that Palestinians and Israelis can cooperate with one another with mutual respect and trust. Despite the deep differences that exist between us, we have shown that we can carry on a sincere and meaningful dialogue. More >>

Tradefinder Finds Success Online

Thursday, 22 January 2004, 9:48 am | Unknown

Tradefinder Online has become New Zealand's largest, targeted 'Consumer Rated' directory for Home Improvement Professionals- More >>

Impact World Tour Schedule

Wednesday, 21 January 2004, 10:45 am | Unknown

With a minimum turnout of 240,000 people expected nationwide, Impact World Tour promises to be one of the biggest events of 2004, and it's on its way to a city near you! More >>

Full House For Debut Australian Authors In Awards

Tuesday, 20 January 2004, 10:59 am | Unknown

It's a full house for debut Australian authors on the finalist list in respected international literary awards (but New Zealand authors were not too far behind!) More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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