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1. Police Put Record Straight On Phillip Edwards Case
17 September 2004 12:56am | New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police have set the record straight around many of the allegations levelled against Police over the investigation of an incident that occurred at a private residence on September 12, 2002... More >>
2. GCSB Bill remains flawed despite proposed changes
06 August 2013 3:48pm | New Zealand Law Society
Proposed changes to the GCSB Bill represent minor improvements but do not address the fundamental flaws in the bill and the legislation should not proceed, the New Zealand Law Society says. .. More >>
3. Francisco Hernandez Announces Dunedin City Council Bid
11 August 2013 12:47pm | Francisco Hernandez
Francisco Hernandez says it is an honour to stand for election to the Dunedin City Council. Mr Hernandez confirmed today that he will contest the Dunedin Central Ward as an independent candidate... More >>
4. Removal of Environmental Protections will Inflame
11 August 2013 2:54pm | Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ
ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION ORGANISATIONS OF NZ INC. Media Release - Wellington, Sunday 11 August 2013 National's Removal of Environmental Protections will Inflame Reputational Damage to New Zealand The National Party's decision to announce the ..... More >>
5. The Springbok Tour Of 1981 - 25 Years On
19 July 2006 9:36am | South African Consulate
When Sports Minister Trevor Mallard welcomes the 2006 Springboks at a parliamentary function this evening, it will be 25 years to the day since the divisive tour of 1981 began - an event that set mate against mate and divided a nation... More >>
6. Major changes to RMA undermine environmental safeguards
11 August 2013 10:47am | Forest And Bird
Forest & Bird is describing the proposed changes to the core of the Resource Management Act as confirmation that the government's strategy is to create short term economic growth at the expense of the environment. .. More >>
7. Resource Management Act changes welcomed
11 August 2013 10:55am | Port CEO Group
The proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), announced on Saturday by the Environment Minister Amy Adams, have been welcomed by the 14-member Port CEO Group in a statement today. .. More >>
8. Better approach to decision making under RMA
10 August 2013 12:13pm | Business New Zealand
Proposals released today to improve the Resource Management Act and its implementation are sensible, says BusinessNZ. .. More >>
9. Q+A John Key Interview
11 August 2013 2:22pm | TVNZ
Q+A John Key Interview 11/8/2013 Sunday 11 August, 2013 PRIME MINISTER SAYS PERCEPTION OF NEW ZEALAND PRODUCTS AFTER FONTERRA BOTULISM SCARE IS THE BIGGER ISSUE NOT COST. Prime Minister John Key told TV ONE's Q+A programme that it's too early to put ..... More >>
10. Government's announcement on RMA reforms are troubling
10 August 2013 11:56am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is disappointed by today's announcement by Environment Minister Amy Adams that the Government will proceed with radical changes to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act... More >>
11. New digital passport photo service launches nationwide
01 November 2012 3:34pm | Pharmacybrands
Auckland - 1 November, 2012 - Your local Amcal, Unichem, Life, Radius and Care Chemist pharmacies are the first to announce a state-of-the-art digital photo service that guarantees passport photos will meet the new online requirements for renewals... More >>
12. Special candidate standing for Gisborne District Council
11 August 2013 12:55pm | Hemara Donnelly
A man who cannot read or write and who was described by authorities as 'mentally retarded' is gaining wide support in his bid to become a Gisborne District Councillor. .. More >>
13. Q+A Judith Collins Interview
11 August 2013 2:26pm | TVNZ
Sunday 11 August, 2013 Q+A Judith Collins Interview 11/8/2013 Deputy Political Editor Jessica Mutch interviews Justice Minister Judith Collins Q+A, 9-10am Sundays on TV ONE and one hour later on TV ONE plus 1. Repeated Sunday evening at 11:30pm. Streamed ..... More >>
14. Fairfax Media Launches School Report
22 September 2012 11:48am | Fairfax
Today ( 22 September ) Fairfax Media launched the School Report, a comprehensive print and digital project on the first year of national standards. It can be found at Stuff here: stuff.co.nz/schoolreport and in our Saturday and Sunday papers around ..... More >>
15. New Zealand's Most Stolen Cars
07 March 2013 10:18am | AA Insurance
Honda Torneo tops the list for the second consecutive year Auckland, 7 March 2013 - AA Insurance today announced the 10 most frequently stolen cars, based on its own claims data. The Honda Torneo has topped the list for the second consecutive ..... More >>
16. Thumbs-Up for proposal to put criminal history on-line
11 August 2013 11:57am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Justice Minister Judith Collins proposal to 'open up' the Court system by putting decisions on line has been given the thumbs up from the Sensible Sentencing Trust. .. More >>
17. DEUN wants Government to look to the Future
09 August 2013 12:49pm | Domestic Energy Users Network
DEUN has labeled the $30 million subsidy to Tiwai Point as self-serving on the part of the present government. "Globally, the aluminium industry is in trouble with the slump in prices since the global financial crisis", says Sarah Free, secretary ..... More >>
18. The cost of ignoring a festering sore
09 August 2013 4:04pm | Canterbury Sustainable Business Forum
The recent description of our once-proud 100% pure brand as a "festering sore" had special relevance to me. A few weeks ago I had a very minor graze on my knee that I dismissed as not worth worrying about, but a week later it turned into "a festering ..... More >>
19. SPCA issues annual list of animal abuse cases
19 October 2006 10:45am | RNZSPCA
The Royal New Zealand SPCA has issued its fourth annual 'List of Shame', citing 50 examples of animal abuse occurring in the first nine months of 2006... More >>
20. Is there poverty in New Zealand?
16 October 2009 4:30pm | Every Child Counts
"It's time New Zealand had an official poverty measure. Many of us believe child poverty is a major social problem in our country while others deny its existence. There is only one way that argument can be resolved," says Murray Edridge, Every ..... More >>
21. New research confirms MÄori news is bad news
03 July 2012 10:09am | Nga Pae o te Maramatanga
New research comparing news stories about MÄori shown in MÄori television news bulletins to English-language news has found that MÄori news in English-language bulletins is relatively rare, and prioritises violence and criminality... More >>
22. Documentary Tells Untold Story of Teina Pora
24 April 2013 4:24pm | Maori TV
Convicted twice of being party to a brutal rape and murder, Teina Pora has just begun his 21st year in prison. He continues to maintain he is innocent. His story is the subject of a challenging new documentary to screen on Maori Television on ..... More >>
23. Government may raise KiwiSaver home buyer deposit subsidy
21 July 2013 12:43pm | TVNZ
Housing Minister Nick Smith has told TV ONE's Q+A programme that the Government will review the current KiwiSaver maximum house price cap subsidy to better reflect the cost of housing, specifically in Auckland... More >>
24. TV3 poll shows 98% want Medical Marijuana in New Zealand
25 July 2013 11:10am | Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party (ALCP) are calling on all New Zealanders who support medical marijuana to vote for the party in the 2014 General Elections. .. More >>
25. Local Body Candidates Announced
07 August 2013 8:51am | Conservative Party
Conservative Party Leader Colin Craig announced today that the Conservative Party will be fielding candidates in the 2013 Local Body Elections in Auckland. "We have a high calibre team of candidates and support staff, and we expect to do well" ..... More >>
26. Coming up this week on The Nation: The Fonterra Crisis
09 August 2013 2:34pm | The Nation
Government ministers met Fonterra executives on Friday and left the meeting with news of a fourth inquiry into what happened with the whey protein contamination scare at the company's Hautapu plant... More >>
27. Springbok Tour Protests "Good For Maori"
16 July 2006 1:32pm | TV One
HART leader John Minto says the 1981 Springbok Tour protests helped to improve the situation for Maori in New Zealand... More >>
28. BSA Upholds Complaint Against Paul Henry
12 July 2010 12:03pm | People First
People First New Zealand Inc. welcomes the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) decision that Television New Zealand (TVNZ) did not take enough action after Breakfast host Paul Henry used the 'R' word, giggled and made other discriminating remarks ..... More >>
29. Kura-a-Iwi and Tribes support Quality Teaching
06 June 2012 5:22pm | Nga Kura A Iwi O Aotearoa
'We will speak for ourselves on the current educational issues before us' says Pem Bird, Chairman of Nga Kura-a-Iwi o Aotearoa. .. More >>
30. New Zealand a GE Free Nation - Keep Monsanto's GE seeds out
23 May 2013 9:13am | GE Free NZ
New Zealand a GE Free Nation - Keep Monsanto's GE seeds out. May 25th 3pm - Speakers include Sister Loyola, voted New Zealand's top gardener in 2008. .. More >>
31. The Morning I Woke Up and it Was 1942 AGAIN!
09 August 2013 3:51pm | David Croucher
My story is not about the GCSB, this simply motivated me into writing. The mechanisms being used here to gain peoples 'buy in' (being untruths) clearly work, but is this the best way forward? Who is protected?.. More >>
32. 2012: Understanding the Treaty of Waitangi
18 May 2012 2:24pm | Treaty Advocacy Group
More than a century and a half after its assent, the Treaty of Waitangi between the Crown and the MÄori chiefs of New Zealand remains a source of controversy. The legal status of the document has shifted significantly over that time; providing protection ..... More >>
33. Kiwis Say NZ is a Racist Country on TV3's the Vote
26 April 2013 4:32pm | Mediaworks
New Zealanders voted Yes , New Zealand is a racist country in the groundbreaking second episode of national debate programme The Vote , which screened tonight on TV3... More >>
34. Young Nats launch campaign to fix StudyLink
29 April 2013 12:02pm | New Zealand Young Nationals
The Young Nats have launched a campaign seeking feedback from students on problems they have had with StudyLink. .. More >>
35. Is the Big Problem Facing Kiwi Kids Poverty Or Parenting?
20 June 2013 9:13am | The Vote
Is the Big Problem Facing Kiwi Kids Poverty Or Parenting? Kiwis Say Parenting the Key Factor on Tv3's the Vote .. More >>
36. Current food in schools just a start
09 July 2013 4:52pm | Every Child Counts
At a press conference in Wellington this afternoon, members of the 'Community Campaign for Food in Schools' have identified the gaps in current food in schools provision - including the newly expanded KickStart programme - and expressed disappointment ..... More >>
37. SOS - Save our Snapper!
27 July 2013 12:38pm | LegaSea
Commercial exploitation of our snapper resources will alienate the public from an important food source if proposed management changes are implemented. A national advocacy group, LegaSea, is challenging the proposals as unfair and is encouraging ..... More >>
38. Nelson is Second City to Pass Critical Resolution on TPPA
27 July 2013 1:37pm | ItsOurFuture.org.nz
Nelson City Council passed a resolution setting a number of conditions for an acceptable Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) on Thursday 18 July. There were 6 votes for, 1 against and 2 abstentions... More >>
39. Psychoactive substances are now back on shelves
02 August 2013 2:02pm | Team Manurewa
Just two weeks since the psychoactive substance bill was passed Team Manurewa spokesperson and Manurewa Local Board member Toa Greening purchased a "legal high" psychoactive substance from a specialty store... More >>
40. Will sparks fly at the Destiny Book launch?
06 August 2013 7:18pm | Massey University
Massey University Associate Professor Peter Lineham will launch his book on the Destiny Church on Thursday, and he's invited Bishop Brian Tamaki and Pastor Richard Lewis to speak. .. More >>
41. AA welcomes new WoF rule
09 August 2013 11:05am | Automobile Association
The AA welcomes the government's decision to implement changes to the Warrant of Fitness regime which will save motorists at least $160 million a year. .. More >>
42. Kulukona Akau'ola Manslaughter Sentencing
09 August 2013 12:03pm | New Zealand Police
Kulukona Akau'ola was sentenced to 2 and a half years imprisonment at the Auckland High Court today for the Manslaughter of her unnamed baby boy. .. More >>
43. Environment West Coast Statement on Bathurst Decision
09 August 2013 1:28pm | Environment West Coast
The news that the Environment Court has indicated their intention to issue final consent to Bathurst Resources to mine the old Escarpment workings at Denniston has been greeted with a sense of relief and a mood of celebration on the West Coast today... More >>
44. Government's announcement on RMA reforms expected tomorrow
09 August 2013 3:42pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is expecting really bad news for the environment from tomorrow's National Party Conference. .. More >>
45. Waipareira And Papua New Guinea - Humble Beginnings
09 August 2013 4:01pm | Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea praised Te Whanau O Waipareira for the work they are doing in the community. .. More >>
46. Sir Edmund Hillary - the spirit of giving
22 January 2008 10:52am | Joint Media Statement
"My life has been a constant effort to illustrate how a very mediocre person with very mediocre talents, which I have, can create quite a lot if they really drive themselves." Sir Edmund Hillary... More >>
47. Reform of Insanity Defence "Too Hard Basket"
30 June 2011 4:16pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Government response to a Law Commission paper on changes to the insanity defence has concerned Mental Health campaigner Graeme Moyle. .. More >>
48. New Zealand crime rate lowest on record
01 October 2012 11:12am | New Zealand Police
Fiscal year crime statistics released today show recorded crime is continuing to drop, with a 5.2% decrease on the previous year. .. More >>
49. TV TakeBack: TV Recycling through RCN e-Cycle
16 October 2012 8:07pm | RCN e-Cycle
Environment Minister Amy Adams announced phase 1 of the Government's TV TakeBack programme on Sunday 30 September 2012 . .. More >>
50. Waitangi Tribunal Report Released on the KÅhanga Reo Claim
18 October 2012 9:40am | Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal has today released a pre-publication version of Matua Rautia - Report on the KÅhanga Reo Claim , its report into the kÅhanga reo claim filed by the Te KÅhanga Reo National Trust. .. More >>
51. Nicola Young: a fresh voice for a vibrant Wellington
29 April 2013 1:42pm | Nicola Young
I will be standing for Lambton Ward in this year's local body elections, because I'm concerned Wellington is languishing behind Auckland and Christchurch, with the danger of turning into another Canberra - with businesses leaving, and the ..... More >>
52. New Options For 20 Hectare Site At Hobsonville Point
02 May 2013 12:01pm | Auckland City Council
Plans to create a 20ha marine industry precinct at Hobsonville Point have been revised with Auckland Council's Strategy and Finance Committee yesterday voting to future proof two options for the site... More >>
53. Auckland Mayor can now slow down his Unitary Plan rush
10 May 2013 1:33pm | Cameron Brewer
Auckland Council's agreement with the Government to allow for fast-tracking to free up more land for housing in strategic parts of Auckland means the Mayor no longer needs to push for his draft unitary plan to be notified and given instant legal weight ..... More >>
54. Emmett Hussey Election Platform for Auckland Mayoralty 2013
10 May 2013 1:59pm | Emmett Hussey
1/ Referendum on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. If Auckland doesn't accept the proposed AUP then a new plan will be drawn up with an emphasis on public consultation, clear easily understood format, & easy accessibility for public perusal... More >>
55. Stronger law needed to address truck accidents & fatalities
21 May 2013 3:12pm | First Union
The truck drivers' union says dangerous work practices are embedded in the heavy vehicle industry and much stronger laws are needed to protect drivers. Yesterday's death and serious injury from the logging truck crash near Tolaga Bay comes as Australia ..... More >>
56. New political party 1 Law 4 All
07 June 2013 1:27pm | 1 Law 4 All
A new political party, 1 Law 4 All, has been founded. The party wants all New Zealanders to be treated equally at law and in government funding, regardless of race. 1Law 4 All has evolved from a steering committee of concerned citizens who see no end ..... More >>
57. Auckland Solidarity with the People of Turkey
07 June 2013 2:51pm | Unite Union
Show your solidarity with the people of Turkey on Sat (8 June) 2pm - Aotea Square. Bring your flags, placards, wear Turkish hats, Tee-shirts etc. The people of Turkey have protested in 67 of Turkey's 81 provinces, according to Turkey's semi-official ..... More >>
58. 1Law4All - The Anti-Racism Party of New Zealand
14 June 2013 9:50am | 1 Law 4 All
In Response to T.K. Lewis's article titled "Are Maori Nazis ruining NZ? 1Law4All's racism... More >>
59. NZCPR-Weekly - Institutional Racism
18 July 2013 12:00pm | NZ Centre For Political Research
This week we look at race-based privilege - including whether Maori should be given priority access to medicines, our NZCPR Guest Commentator Judge Anthony Willy shares his submission to the Constitutional Advisory Panel in which he refutes claims of ..... More >>
60. Nathan Guy Must Stop Making Excuses And Do Something
29 July 2013 9:10am | ACT New Zealand
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is looking for excuses to justify his inaction amid growing calls by kiwifruit growers that the industry needs an independent inquiry, ACT New Zealand Primary Industries Spokesman Don Nicolson said today... More >>
61. Rising Auckland House prices are really a tax issue
30 July 2013 12:56pm | New Economics Party
Rather than ban the buying of homes by people who pay tax in other countries it would be more sensible to impose on them a full ground rent on all urban and suburban properties, according to the New Economics Party. Spokesperson Deirdre Kent said ..... More >>
62. New Challenger in Christchurch Mayoral Race
01 August 2013 1:26pm | Hugo Kristinsson
"Democracy, transparency and accountability." These are the three guiding principles that Hugo Kristinsson will bring to one of the top positions in the city if he is successful in his campaign to become the next mayor of Christchurch... More >>
63. Warrant of Fitness for rental houses will soon be available
02 August 2013 9:42am | University of Otago
The Housing and Health Research Programme/ He Kainga Oranga at the University of Otago, Wellington and the New Zealand Green Building Council are co-operating to develop a new test that could pass or fail houses with a 'Warrant of Fitness' ..... More >>
64. From Manurewa to the United Nations
02 August 2013 3:05pm | Jephtah Coe
In early July, Wellington has seen major turnouts of young leaders and students from all over New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. These turnouts follow two distinct events that was held in New Zealand's capital; the Aspiring Leaders Forum and the Asia-Pacific ..... More >>
65. Saying No to the GCSB and TICS
06 August 2013 9:04am | ACT On Campus
ACT on Campus Vice President Guy McCallum has today voiced his concerns over the government's spying legislation. "As a member of a party that has supported a government wishing to expand the surveillance powers of intelligence agencies, I am often asked ..... More >>
66. Nuclear Free Events Week
06 August 2013 1:38pm | Hutt City Council
The vigil will commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It will take place at exactly the same time as the ceremonies in Hiroshima. This will be a largely silent vigil except for some poetry readings, a speech by a representative ..... More >>
67. King Salmon High Court decision disappoints
09 August 2013 2:11pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed disappointment at the decision of the High Court on King Salmon. The decision went against both the Save our Sounds and EDS appeals... More >>
68. Human rights better protected in written constitution
09 August 2013 2:57pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Basic human rights would be better protected if a revised and strengthened Bill of Rights became part of a formal, written New Zealand constitution, says Catholic social justice agency Caritas in a submission on the government's Constitutional Review... More >>
69. CYFS Reviews Its Part In Kelly Gush's Death
17 December 2003 12:02am | Child Youth And Family
Child, Youth And Family Releases Chief Social Worker's Review Of Its Involvement With Kelly Gush.. More >>
70. Enough is Enough - Event Format Released
06 August 2004 1:44pm | Enough is Enough
The ENOUGH IS ENOUGH agenda for Monday 23rd August 2004, mass gathering at Parliament, has been completed... More >>
71. Ship Shape Navy Recognised for Business Excellence
06 December 2006 10:23am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy was last night presented with a New Zealand Business Excellence Foundation Silver award in Wellington, recognising the Navy's performance and progress towards organisational excellence during 2006... More >>
72. Legal Aid Rich List: Wellington Lawyers Score Big
15 March 2007 4:36pm | LawFuel
A number of law firms in the Wellington regions have landed significant payments from the legal aid system, notwithstanding claims that funding of legal aid is insufficient and people are being left unrepresented in Court... More >>
73. NZ's Growing Gang Problem Puts Reputation at Risk
11 July 2007 1:53pm | Police Association
"Time magazine's feature on New Zealand's growing gang problem shows that our country's reputation as a safe place to live and work is at risk, and urgent and decisive national action is required," Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today.. More >>
74. "Buyer enquiry over" should not mislead
12 December 2007 5:10pm | Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission says real estate agents need to heed the warning contained in a recent court case relating to pricing practices to avoid breaching the Fair Trading Act... More >>
75. Workers Memorial Day Activities - Monday April 28
27 April 2008 11:10am | CTU
CTU Media Advisory Sunday April 27 2008 Â Workers Memorial Day Activities - Monday April 28 2008.. More >>
76. Fishery Officers smash major paua poaching ring
27 May 2008 4:36pm | Ministry of Fisheries
In the early hours of this morning more than 130 Fishery Officers supported by around 70 Police began simultaneous enforcement actions in Auckland, Wellington, Opotiki and Hastings as the final phase of Operation PAID. With regard to paua poaching this ..... More >>
77. Proposed Colony Cages A Cruel Joke
14 April 2011 10:16am | SAFE
The country's leading voice against battery hen cages says the new colony cages proposed by the egg industry are nothing short of a cruel joke. Thirty-year veteran animal welfare campaigner and former SPCA inspector Hans Kriek says the Government ..... More >>
78. Attitude Matters: By Connor English
05 July 2011 9:51am | Federated Farmers
Recently Social Development Minister Paula Bennett issued a challenge to New Zealanders on how we could get our terrible child abuse statistics down. The Minister was looking for solutions, any solutions. It struck me that part of our solution, not only for ..... More >>
79. More illegal dog-tracking collars intercepted
31 January 2012 10:37am | Ministry of Economic Development
Despite a clampdown on illegal dog-tracking collars, importers and hunters are continuing to flout the law, with more than 100 devices intercepted this summer. .. More >>
80. Talks need to replace Ethnic Cleansing in Glen Innes
18 April 2012 9:51am | Mana Party
Mana Vice-President John Minto is requesting that the Minister of Housing Phil Heatley call a four-week moratorium on the removal of state houses from Glen Innes. .. More >>
81. Justice Coalition Seeks Closer Relationship with Government
05 July 2012 9:07am | Rethinking Crime and Punishment
Newly Formed Justice Coalition Seeks Closer Relationship with Government One of the primary goals of the newly formed Justice Coalition is to achieve a closer working relationship with Justice Sector government agencies, says Kim Workman, spokesperson ..... More >>
82. Protestors occupy state house due for removal
15 July 2012 4:12pm | Quality Housing For All
A state house in Glen Innes has been occupied by protestors to demand an end to intimidation and eviction of GI community residents by Housing New Zealand. July 15th, 2012, 3.45pm Quality Housing For All Members of Quality Housing For All (QHFA) have occupied a ..... More >>
83. Income survey shows stagnant incomes for most NZ families
04 October 2012 1:19pm | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
CTU Media Release 4 October 2012 Income survey shows stagnant incomes for most New Zealand families Most household incomes did not rise during the year to June 2012, according Statistics New Zealand's Income Survey released today. "This is further ..... More >>
84. Pacific And MÄori Youth to Talk Disaster Resilience
28 November 2012 1:04pm | Joint Press Release
Pacific And MÄori Youth Converge to Talk Disaster Resilience. In less than a week, around 50 young Pacific Island and MÄori youth delegates (15-35yrs) from around New Zealand and the Pacific, will be making their way to Auckland to share experiences, ..... More >>
85. Millions Wasted on HPV Vaccine Despite Flaws
14 January 2013 11:37am | Family First Lobby.
Family First NZ says that despite a low uptake, failure to complete the full vaccine programme, recent research showing ineffectiveness of the vaccine, and adverse reactions, the government is planning to spend millions of dollars more on a vaccine that is ..... More >>
86. What Killed Ken Callow?
19 February 2013 9:57am | Council of Trade Unions
CTU has launched a YouTube clip and campaign aimed at trying to get the Government to agree to an inquiry into the forestry industry, and to implementing health and safety and employment standards that stop the deaths and injuries of forestry workers... More >>
87. Shark Alliance asks if Govt's view on shark finning changing
14 March 2013 11:52am | New Zealand Shark Alliance
NZ Shark Alliance asks if Govt's view on shark finning changing New Zealand's support for new international laws to protect sharks has been applauded by the New Zealand Shark Alliance (NZSA), and is being seen as a sign that the Government may ..... More >>
88. Giant Eel Comes to Parliament
15 March 2013 10:18am | Joint Press Release
WELLNGTON, NEW ZEALAND. On Tuesday 19 at 12.30 pm a nearly 200 metre longfin eel made of recycled cloth constructed by thousands of people within and beyond New Zealand will be carried to Parliament to deliver the 5000 plus signature Lifeline for Longfins ..... More >>
89. Narrowing gap between MÄori and non-MÄori life expectancy
16 April 2013 10:52am | Statistics New Zealand
The gap between MÄori and non-MÄori life expectancy at birth has narrowed to 7.3 years, based on death rates in 2010-12, Statistics New Zealand said today. MÄori life expectancy at birth reached 72.8 years for males and 76.5 years for females ..... More >>
90. Disappointment At Passing Of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
18 April 2013 10:06am | Family Life International
Family Life International NZ is disappointed that most politicians chose to vote for the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill last night, despite there being a reasonable amount of opposition to it... More >>
91. Best Lawyers Exemplify Excellence in Legal Profession
23 April 2013 1:33pm | Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most highly respected guide to the legal profession, has released the 2013 list of Best Lawyers in New Zealand. .. More >>
92. Shane Daniel Hannigan v The Queen
29 April 2013 4:57pm | NZ Supreme Court
The appellant, Shane Hannigan, was found guilty of arson following a trial in the District Court. The Crown alleged that he had started a fire in the kitchen of his house on 21 June 2009 to generate an insurance claim which he hoped would fund its ..... More >>
93. Kim Dotcom Internet Copyright Case White Paper
08 May 2013 8:42am | Kim Dotcom
Members of the legal defense team representing internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom have released a new White Paper, stating that the crimes he's accused of do not exist under US law and that the prosecution was carried out at the behest of special interest ..... More >>
94. Government's Microfinance Plan Welcomed by Good Shepherd
22 May 2013 12:50pm | Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd New Zealand Trust has welcomed the Government's Budget announcement to explore and pilot low and no-interest loans schemes for families on low incomes. .. More >>
95. 1080 Poison Drops Potential Threat to Exports
22 May 2013 1:26pm | Farmers Against Ten Eighty
A bombardment of 1080 poison by the Department of Conservation and Animal Health Board particularly on the West Coast has the potential to endanger exports, says Mary Molloy, spokesperson for Farmers Against 1080 (FATE)... More >>
96. Living Wage at Auckland Council could cost ratepayers $17.2m
23 May 2013 9:22am | Cameron Brewer
Following on the heels of Hamilton City Council, the adoption of a living wage policy at Auckland Council could be imminent and with the multi-million dollar cost set to be lumped straight onto suburban ratepayers, warns Auckland Councillor for Orakei ..... More >>
97. RMA reform an attack on Kiwi values
27 May 2013 8:58am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Analysis of the Government's RMA reforms by Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC points to an alarming attack on the nation's recreational and environmental values. .. More >>
98. Poll Shows NZ Won't Choose a Politician as Head of State
03 June 2013 10:27am | Republican Movement of Aotearoa NZ
"The latest polling commissioned by the Republican Movement shows that many New Zealanders don't want a former politician to take the role of head of State once the Queen's reign ends" said Lewis Holden, chair of the Republican Movement. .. More >>
99. Are MÄori Nazis Ruining NZ?
12 June 2013 9:46am | T.K Lewis
The newly formed group has been built solely on policies that attack the Treaty of Waitangi and any real form of cultural integrity in New Zealand. Indeed their key policies involve:.. More >>
100. Government Ensures Animals Will Die to Test Legal Highs
14 June 2013 3:39pm | NZ Anti-Vivisection Society
The select committee report on the Psychoactive Substances Bill released today confirms that animals will be used for the safety testing. After ruling that animal testing was outside the scope of the Psychoactive Substances Bill and refusing to consider ..... More >>
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