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Supporters and Rape Survivors Call for Changes

Thursday, 8 March 2007, 10:16 am | Unknown

Tonight, on International Women's Day, will mark an historic day for the people of Auckland. It is a night where the community will come out in large numbers, have their voices heard loud and clear, and stand with, and behind, rape survivors. Tonight, ... More >>

Killing pests without killing you or the earth

Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 8:48 am | Unknown

There are about 50 to 60 million insect species on earth - we have named only about 1 million and there are only about 1 thousand pest species - already over 50% of these thousand pests are already resistant to our volatile, dangerous, synthetic ... More >>

Auckland to Protest Police Rape Acquittal

Monday, 5 March 2007, 4:03 pm | Unknown

On International Womens Day, 8th March the people of Auckland City will take to the streets in protest against the judicial system that has not given support or justice to rape survivors who have come forward. More >>

John Sinno: An Open Letter To The Academy

Monday, 5 March 2007, 12:33 am | Unknown

I had the great fortune of attending the 79th Academy Awards following my nomination as producer for a film in the Best Documentary Feature category. At the Awards ceremony, most categories featured an introduction that glorified the filmmakers’ craft and ... More >>

North American Premiere of 'How to Save the World'

Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 2:18 pm | Unknown

Torat HaTeva: The Jewish Nature Centre of Canada presents: the long awaited independent documentary about the bio-dynamic, organic revolution occurring in India. The screening will take place on Saturday, March 10th, 9:30 pm at Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street, ... More >>

Ben Kemp & His Japanese band Uminari Tour NZ

Sunday, 25 February 2007, 8:22 pm | Unknown

New Zealand Maori musician, Ben Kemp, together with his Japanese band Uminari, is visiting New Zealand this March, direct from Tokyo. More >>

NZ scientist wins major international award

Friday, 23 February 2007, 9:29 am | Unknown

University of Auckland professor Margaret Brimble has won one of the most prestigious awards in international science. Professor Brimble has received one of only five laureates awarded in 2007 in the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards. She ... More >>

The first smart rabbit for wireless internet users

Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 9:15 am | Unknown

Introducing a new breed of rabbit, the Nabaztag/tag – the first smart rabbit for wireless internet users. More >>

Skelta SharePoint Accelerator 2007 Previewed

Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 9:14 am | Unknown

Skelta Software offered a sneak preview of their SharePoint Accelerator 2007 at the first Microsoft European SharePoint Conference 2007 that was held between February 12 – 14 at Berlin, Europe. The next generation Skelta SharePoint Accelerator is ... More >>

Kiwis finish in Norwegian snow event

Monday, 19 February 2007, 1:11 pm | Unknown

“We’ve done it – we’ve finished!” That was the beginning of the volley of elation from the first Kiwi team to complete the WRC Rally of Norway held this past weekend (16-18 February 2007). More >>

Plastic bag campaigners tour NZ

Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 2:03 pm | Unknown

Hong Kong based advocates for plastic bag reduction, Angus Ho Hon-wai and May Chan, are currently touring New Zealand. They are working towards plastic bag reduction campaigns in New Zealand similar to those Angus Ho Hon-wai has been instrumental ... More >>

Open Letter to the Republican Party

Monday, 12 February 2007, 9:45 am | Unknown

The GOP has become entirely too liberal for real conservatives. If things do not change, we will have no choice but to vote third party, perhaps Constitution Party. More >>

Jayden Pamphlet Spreads North

Tuesday, 23 January 2007, 9:40 am | Unknown

Today Jaydens Uncle Mark Jones, joined by Jaydens cousins, is heading north to continue distributing Jayden’s pamphlet. “The public response has been overwhelming” said Mr Jones. “We have supporters from all over the country wanting to help distribute ... More >>

Night Shelter's New Look and New Start

Tuesday, 16 January 2007, 3:47 pm | Unknown

The bright, modern and freshly renovated Night Shelter on Taranaki St celebrates its reopening on Wednesday and with it a new life of providing shelter for men in need. More >>

First ever NZ team to contest WRC Norway event

Friday, 12 January 2007, 10:53 am | Unknown

Auckland rally driver pairing Andrew Grant and Glenn Goldring have had their entry to the 2007 World Rally event in Norway (16-18 February) accepted. Contesting the snow event in a leased Mitsubishi Lancer EVO8 the pair are a substantial step closer ... More >>

Images: Peace Banners Dropped For Senate Opening

Wednesday, 10 January 2007, 8:35 pm | Unknown

Washington DC: Twelve activists interrupted the 110th Congress opening celebrations, successfully hanging monumental banners in the Senate Office Building. The banners read "WAR", "TORTURE", "LIES", "WE WILL NOT BE SILENT" More >>

Intl. Delegation Travels to Gitmo For Protest

Wednesday, 10 January 2007, 3:36 pm | Unknown

International Delegation Travels to Guantanamo, Cuba to Protest Infamous US Prison Delegates include mother of current prisoner, former Guantanamo detainee, and high-level US peace activists More >>

Illuminating the histories of Futuna Chapel

Thursday, 14 December 2006, 1:13 pm | Unknown

Where: 15-17 December 10am-10pm When: Futuna Chapel, 62 Friend Street, Karori Admission free, koha appreciated More >>

Book: The Palestine Conspiracy by Robert Spirko

Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 2:10 pm | Unknown

MEDINA, OHIO – The Palestine Conspiracy, a genre spy-thriller by Robert Spirko, was fourth on the September best-seller list from Atlasbooks, Inc., a national book distributor. More >>

New Hampshire Debate: Were 04/06 elections stolen?

Monday, 11 December 2006, 3:45 pm | Unknown

This event seems to be the first time a former Gallup pollster, a published author/investigator of the 2004 election, a longtme elected Secretary of State in a state of presidential-election importance, and an election law attorney and activist all get together and talk turkey: ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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