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Chief Employment Court Judge Tom Goddard has decided against Christine Rankin in her $1.2 million claim against her employer, the State Services Commissioner.
2:
Lindsay
Perigo Omnibus: Goodbye P.I.
As you may have read in the Sunday Star-Times yesterday, this is the last week of the Politically Incorrect Show. This Friday's show will be the final one. Shortly after that, I shall be let loose in the heart of darkness itself...
3:
People
Gather For A Ge-Free Nation
July 27: At 12 noon, in more than 42* towns and cities across the country, New Zealanders are gathering to show the Government they want a GE-Free nation. The nationwide gatherings are being held to mark the handover of the recommendations of the Royal Commission ...
4:
Governor-General
to receive report on GM
The members of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification will call on the Governor-General, the Honourable Dame Silvia Cartwright, at 3:30 pm on Friday 27 July, to present their report.
5:
Keith
Rankin: A Knowledge Province?
The National Government wanted a "knowledge economy". The present Labour- led government wants a "knowledge society", but may not know the difference. Australia is posturing to become a "knowledge nation". We all want to catch ...
6:
Scoop
Images: The View From The Top
Tonight
A panoramic view of Mt Ngauruhoe from Hutt Flat, Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu this evening.
7:
Greens
Welcome Court Decision In Rankin
Case
Green Party Labour spokesperson Sue Bradford today welcomed the Employment Court's decision to dismiss Christine Rankin's claim for reinstatement as a chief executive of Work and Income and $1.2 million compensation for damages and lost salary.
1. KEVIN CAMPBELL to the Minister of Corrections: What reports has he received of opposition to longer sentences for the dangerous few and the safe and secure containment of New Zealand's prisoners?
9:
Questions
For Oral Answer 2/7/01
1. KEVIN CAMPBELL to the Minister of Corrections: What reports has he received of opposition to longer sentences for the dangerous few and the safe and secure containment of New Zealand's prisoners?
10:
Power
Saving Tips From Libz
Libertarianz spokesman Richard McGrath has some suggestions for our politicians, following Pete Hodgson's panic-mongering over possible power shortages.
11:
Howard's
End: Imagination Beats Knowledge
As the "Catching the Knowledge Wave" conference and think tank gets underway in Auckland today, we should remember that this is the third time this country has attempted to define an economic future.
1. Dr the Hon LOCKWOOD SMITH to the Prime Minister: Are media reports that she is making no promises the Government will pick up all or any of the Catching the Knowledge Wave conference's recommendations correct; if so, does this represent the official ...
13:
National
Party Election Scam Uncovered
All electors who are permanent residents of the Taupo electorate have every right to be outraged at what appears to be a secret scam promoted by the National Party leadership, Taupo MP Mark Burton said today.
14:
Ireland
To Be Prosecuted Over Lax Water
Quality
Despite Ireland being held up as an example which New Zealand should follow, the European Commission is to prosecute Ireland for failing to stop nitrate pollution from farms affecting rivers and lakes. Maree Howard reports.
15:
Burton
Puts Communism Ahead Of
Democracy
ACT Finance Spokesman Rodney Hide said today he was sickened that Defence Minister Mark Burton marched out of a Select Committee that was in session in order to 'honour' the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
16:
Government
Twists The Truth At Knowledge
Wave
The Green Party has accused the Labour-Alliance Government of twisting the truth about the Singapore free trade agreement at the Knowledge Wave Conference in Auckland today.
17:
Rankin
Decsion “Fantastic” For
Students
Students at the Auckland University of Technology will be elated that Christine Rankin has had her employment claims dismissed, said AUT Student Association President Glen Oliver today.
18:
National
Radio Midday Report
Knowledge Wave – Taoupo Rain – ACC Trouble – Qantas NZ – Heroin Charges – Northland Development – Digital TV – Fiji Elections – Adventure Tourism – One Tree Hill – Northern Ireland – Blair In Argentina – Indonesian Landslide – Taiwan Typhoon
19:
Maori
Culture In Giant's Barren
Garden
ACT commerce Spokesman Stephen Franks says the Government's Trade Marks Bill, having its first reading in Parliament today, will soon freeze Maori culture and symbols into the barren winter of the Giant's Garden.
20:
Letter
From Elsewhere: Sky Pie - Pigs Might
Fly
“$50 gift voucher” said the piece of cardboard. I was suspicious, but after I read it twice I was convinced it was genuine. Because we hold a certain charge card, a certain well-known chain of department stores would give us $50 worth of goods free. ...
21:
Burton's
Law
United Future leader and deputy Finance and Expenditure Committee chair, Hon Peter Dunne, says the revelation that SOE Minister Mark Burton stood up the Committee to kow-tow to a Chinese General is disgusting.
22:
Feedback:
In Response To The
Anarchists
Despite the abstract model presented by anachists and the like, of government as a black dominating beast, sitting on top of the social heap, harnessed by the big ol' ubiquitous faceless coporation and his rich buddies, the mandate of government ...
23:
Feedback:
Globalisation And Anarchism
Keith Rankin (Globalisation and Anarchism, 26 July) is right to suggest it's time to reflect more on anarchism and less on globalisation. Along with many anarchists, I share his frustration at the confusion caused by the use of vague labels such as ...
24:
Govt
Must Put NZ's Interests First
The Government must ensure New Zealand's interests are put first in considering the future of Air New Zealand and not allow Australian agendas to push in, National's Transport spokesperson Belinda Vernon said today.
25:
Maaori
Option Delivers A Seventh Seat – Mahuta
“Latest figures show that 26,568 people have taken the opportunity to register on the Maaori roll, and a new Maaori seat will be created in time for the next election” says Nanaia Mahuta MP for Te Tai Hauaauru.
26:
Ford
Mondeo Brings European Movie Magic To Rialto
The all-new Ford Mondeo not only provides driving pleasure but also viewing pleasure this winter, as Ford New Zealand announces its sponsorship of Rialto's Winter Movie Series.
27:
PM
Can't Deliver Knowledge Economy
On day one of the Catching the Knowledge Wave conference the Government admitted it can't deliver the outcomes of the conference, Opposition Leader Jenny Shipley said today.
28:
Knowledge
Wave speakers become NZ cyber citizens
Speakers in New Zealand for the Knowledge Wave conference will return home with some virtual New Zealand real estate in tow - and a possible identity crisis!
29:
Parliament
Cleans Up Another Fine Maharey
Mess
ACT Social Services Spokesman Dr Muriel Newman says the Government has made yet more of a hotchpotch of Social Welfare legislation with its efforts this evening to clean up a legislative foul-up made earlier this year.
30:
Government
Spends $831,000 On Maori-Made
Logo
New Zealand First Leader, Rt Hon Winston Peters has released evidence showing that the Government intends to spend $831,000 on the ‘Maori-made’ logo.
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