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Christian Pacifists Challenge Pine Gap In Court

Friday, 6 October 2006, 3:19 am | Unknown

The trial of four Christian pacifists in the Northern Territory Supreme Court yesterday challenged the Governments attempts to silence public criticism of US military bases in Australia. More >>

Kiwi Mum to show how to avoid 'Mumpreneur Madness'

Tuesday, 3 October 2006, 11:09 am | Unknown

According to a recent report in the UK by major bank Barclays, new mums and housewives are the driving force of the new entrepreneurial economy as mums are both forced and choose to return to their careers after having children. A further report by ... More >>

Poetic Creation to Help Burns Patients on Journey

Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 10:37 am | Unknown

An inspiring ten-metre long mural, developed by Studio Alexander, a brand strategy and design studio, has formed an integral part of Middlemore Hospital’s new state-of-the-art National Burn Centre. The mural, which was sponsored by Auckland International Airport ... More >>

The Undercurrents and Gasoline Cowboy in Wgtn

Friday, 22 September 2006, 1:57 pm | Unknown

Gasoline Cowboy are a 3 piece country pop trio who have been blazing trails up and down the rock for the past few years - Lasso-ing Shelia’s, wielding Black Eyed Susans, raising hell and all the while just dripping with the perfectest songs you ... More >>

Obituary: Professor Sir Hugh Kawharu

Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 4:38 pm | Unknown

Professor Sir Hugh Kawharu, Chair of the Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board and an Emeritus Professor of the University of Auckland has died at his home in Auckland after a brief illness. More >>

Princeton Scientists Create Vote-Stealing Program

Friday, 15 September 2006, 9:30 am | Unknown

Princeton Scientists Create Vote-Stealing Program for Diebold AccuVote-TS Press Release Thursday 14 September 2006 More >>

A Knight with A Dame: New Shows Added

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 10:45 am | Unknown

Due to overwhelming demand, new shows have been added to the prestigious tour by two of our best-loved entertainers Sir Howard and Dame Malvina. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday for new concerts in Sir Howard's home town of Rotorua, and New Plymouth ... More >>

John Rowles Live On Stage, Auckland Nov 3,4

Thursday, 14 September 2006, 10:42 am | Unknown

Iconic Kiwi performer John Rowles is coming home from Australia for two very special nights of entertainment at Auckland's Sky City Theatre. The star whose trademark songs include Cheryl Moana Marie and If I Only Had Time will deliver two hours of ... More >>

Iraq Vets’ Sit-in for Suzanne Swift is Successful!

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 11:29 am | Unknown

Members of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), Veterans for Peace, and Oregon constituents achieved a victory on the road to ending military sexual violence today with a pledge from Congressman Peter DeFazio’s (D-OR) office that he will be initiating a congressional ... More >>

Heart and feel from emerging Coromandel artist

Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 4:11 pm | Unknown

Great new work for the fourth exhibition in just 12 months from Hamish Williamson, multilayered in technique and humor, titled ‘The Pigs Back” references a dig in the ribs of the kiwi joker, he’s a good bloke, huntin’, fishin’ & smoking ... More >>

We Count - Fair Elections Conf. - OH Sept 29/30

Saturday, 9 September 2006, 9:21 pm | Unknown

Americans are proud of our Democracy! Our founders, and many patriots along the way risked a great deal -- even their lives -- to create a Democratic State, with the Constitution and Bill of Rights as its foundation. They expected their children to ... More >>

Time Beveridge in Concert with Russ Garcia

Thursday, 7 September 2006, 11:27 am | Unknown

Fresh from performing his fifth anthem for the All Blacks on the weekend, Tim Beveridge is joining with music legend Russ Garcia in a one-off evening of musical magic in Auckland. More >>

Nepal: Secretariat of His Majesty the King

Tuesday, 5 September 2006, 11:18 am | Unknown

The attention of this Secretariat has been drawn to various reports in sections of the media that arms were purchased during the official visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev to the Republic of Austria last March More >>

Alameda County Seek Sequoia Testing Before Payment

Monday, 4 September 2006, 10:43 am | Unknown

San Francisco, CA, August 31, 2006 - A group of Alameda County voters has written to the Alameda County Counsel in an effort to halt the county's payment for or use of the Sequoia touch screen electronic voting system in November and future elections ... More >>

West Papua Presentation To UN Econ. & Social Ccil.

Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 9:01 am | Unknown

It is indeed a great pleasure and honour to be able to part in this very important UN meeting for indigenous peoples. I send warm greetings - from my own people, the Lani of the Central Highlands of West Papua, and from the people of all 252 tribes ... More >>

Indigenous Peoples & Conflict Prevention & Resol.

Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 9:00 am | Unknown

At this meeting, I am speaking on behalf West Papuan Tribal peoples and the indigenous Papuan students, submit our aspiration for self-determination as our solution to conflict in West Papua. We know the colonised tribal people of West Papua have wanted ... More >>

More than 2000 birds on display...

Thursday, 27 July 2006, 8:49 am | Unknown

This weekend (Friday 28th - Sunday 30th July) the Christchurch Bird Club is combining centenary celebrations with hosting the NZ Federation of Bird Clubs (Inc) National Show at the Pioneer Leisure Centre, Lyttleton St in Spreydon. More >>

Chomsky, Pinter, Zinn, Vidal et al on Israel

Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 12:56 am | Unknown

A Letter: The latest chapter of the conflict between Israel and Palestine began when Israeli forces abducted two civilians, a doctor and his brother, from Gaza. An incident scarcely reported anywhere, except in the Turkish press. The following day the Palestinians ... More >>

Blessing of Nelson's Fishing Fleet

Monday, 24 July 2006, 10:52 am | Unknown

This year's annual Blessing of Nelson's Fishing Fleet, set for Saturday July 29 is a threefold event - it also celebrates the centennial of the Cut and the 150th anniversary of the Mission to Seafarers. More >>

West Papuan Guerrillas Unify at Meeting in PNG

Monday, 24 July 2006, 10:22 am | Unknown

Today, Monday 24th of July 2006 West Papuan commanders and their representatives from all six commands of the West Papuan National Army (Tentara Pembebasan Nasional) will hold a press conference today in Madang, Papua New Guinea. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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