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Foreign Affairs: UN Gears Up Security In Timor On Eve Of Elections
POLITICS:
QUESTIONS OF THE DAY
Justice: Submitter Feels Civil Liberties Lawyer Belittles Victims
Religious Diversity: Bishop Brian Battles For Antidisestab­lish-mentarianism
Legislation: Greens Applaud Govt Scrapping Of Sedition Laws
Defence: Goff Off To Washington To Talk With Robert Gates BUSINESS/SCIENCE:
Statistics: Instant Coffee Price Spike Fuels Food Inflation
Employment: Subway Puts Blame On Franchisee Galcol Ltd
Media: NZ's Top News Websites
Media: Takeover Offer To Be Made For Canwest NZ
MULTIMEDIA:
LIFESTYLE:
Arts: Wellington Comedy Fest Now On
Sport: Swot For Student Prior To Tae-Kwon-Do Champs
Kiwi Made: More NZ TV channels broadcasting NZ content
Ballroom Dancing: Krystal And Some Chap That Played Rugby Depart DWTS
INTERNATIONAL NEWS:
Global: Wolfowitz Affair: Europeans Offer Bush Compromise
French Elections: Sarkozy Keeps Right In Power

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UN Gears Up Security In Timor On Eve Of Elections

United Nations: On the eve of the second round of presidential elections in Timor-Leste, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the small country is shoring up security measures with the expectation that the polls will be peaceful. UN police officers (UNPOL), which worked with the National Police of Timor-Leste to provide security during the campaigning, "will continue to provide a strong presence at polling stations tomorrow," the UN Mission (UNMIT) said in a news release. A strong security presence will also be provided across Timor-Leste during the counting and tabulation of votes. (Image by Jon Stephenson.) See... More >> [1] ALSO:

UN SG - Ban Ki-moon Delivers Message To Timorese [2]

UN Timor - UNMIT confident that election will be free & fair [3]

UN Timor - Logistics in place for 2nd round of Timor Election [4]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0705/S00148.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nzhttp://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0705/S00157.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nzhttp://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0705/S00158.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nzhttp://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0705/S00159.htm

POLITICS:
QUESTIONS OF THE DAY:

Questions For Oral Answer - Wednesday, 9 May 2007

Questions And Answers - Tuesday, 8 May 2007

Justice: Submitter Feels Civil Liberties Lawyer Belittles Victims - When I was first asked to put a submission forward my thoughts were great, here is a victims true and meaningful attempt to make our country a better and safer place for all New Zealanders, what I did not expect was to have submissions from myself, other victims, and the Sensible Sentencing Trust, ridiculed and called Fascist, Nazi, and going back to Nuremberg war crimes trials, for examples given. More >>

Religious Diversity: Bishop Brian Battles For Antidisestab­lish-mentarianism - Bishop Brian Tamaki of Destiny Churches New Zealand confirmed today his intention to hold a peaceful rally at an Asia Pacific Interfaith Forum. The Forum, hosted by the Prime Minister, aims to incorporate a National Statement on Religious Diversity that declares, “New Zealand has no established or official religion.” See... More >>

Legislation: Greens Applaud Govt Scrapping Of Sedition Laws - Green Party MP Keith Locke welcomed Cabinet's decision to scrap the sedition laws, which Prime Minister Helen Clark said today were out of date, given that in her view any offences within its ambit could now be prosecuted under other laws. "Traditionally, the sedition laws were used by the governments of the day to suppress political dissent, so this marks a victory for free speech and the right to dissent," Mr Locke says. More >>ALSO:

United Future - Success on sedition proves small party power

(95bFM Audio): Mikey Havoc and Idiot/Savant on Sedition repeal

(95bFM Audio): The Wire Richard Beniston and Barry Wilson, Auckland Council For Civil Liberties discuss the Sedition repeal.

Defence: Goff Off To Washington To Talk With Robert Gates - Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff leaves tonight for an eleven day visit to Washington DC, London and Paris for a series of trade and defence meetings. More >>

BUSINESS & SCIENCE:

Statistics: Instant Coffee Price Spike Fuels Food Inflation -

Food prices increased 0.2 percent in the April 2007 month, Statistics New Zealand said today. The increase was largely due to higher prices for the non-alcoholic beverages subgroup (up 1.2 percent), driven by higher prices for instant coffee (up 12.4 percent). More >> [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0705/S00187.htm

Employment: Subway Puts Blame On Franchisee Galcol Ltd –

The matter between Subway, George Street Dunedin and Jacqueline Lang is confidential between employer and employee. All Subway restaurants in New Zealand are individually owned and operated by independent franchisees. The owner of the Subway George Street store is Galcol Limited. More >> [1] ALSO:

Workers Charter - Justice for Jackie Lang, sacked Subway worker [2]

Young Labour - Strong Support for Young Labour protest against Subway. [3]

AWU - "Paper Cup" appeal for sacked Subway worker [4]

Council of Trade Unions - Subway's Attitude Shows Need For Protections [5]

Family First - Crime "Inconsequential" - Yet Police Prosecute [6]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0705/S00180.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00150.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00138.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00106.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00128.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00115.htm

Media: NZ's Top News Websites -

A website ranking of the top channels in Nielsen//NetRatings' Market Intelligence General News category for New Zealand visitors' unique browsers during April 2007. Leading the list is the NZ Herald website followed closely by Fairfax's Stuff website. Edging out TVNZ for third place is Scoop Media. More >> [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0705/S00162.htm

Media: Takeover Offer To Be Made For Canwest NZ

- CanWest MediaWorks (NZ) Limited today confirmed its understanding that a lock-up agreement has been signed between its majority shareholder, CanWest MediaWorks Ireland Holdings (“CanWest”) and HT Media Limited (a company controlled by Ironbridge Capital) (“HT Media”). The Company has been advised that, pursuant to the agreement, HT Media has agreed to make a takeover offer for all of the Company’s ordinary shares and options, and CanWest has agreed to accept that offer in respect of its 69.992% shareholding. More >> [1] Also:

Ironbridge Capital - Ironbridge Capital to acquire MediaWorks [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0705/S00152.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0705/S00158.htm

MULTIMEDIA:

• (Spareroom.co.nz Trailer): Doco: Pregnant In America Ana Samways writes: As a mother who laboured for 23 hours... I watched the trailer with an uneasy feeling, not unlike early labour pains.
• (Scoop Audio): Scoop on Radio Adelaide Selwyn Manning & Peter Godfrey discuss: how Aussie co. Ironbridge has moved to take over Canwest NZ. Also, how good health reporting unearthed a tale of a decomposing corpse in a hospital morgue!
• (95bFM Audio): The Wire Richard Beniston and Barry Wilson, Auckland Council For Civil Liberties discuss the Sedition repeal.
• (95bFM Audio): The Wire Richard Beniston talks to Canterbury Uni's Head of Political Science and Communication, Jim Tully, about the Canwest sale deal.
• (95bFM Audio): Havoc and Idiot/Savant on Sedition Mikey talks to Idiot/Savant from norightturn.blogspot.com about the repeal.
• (Scoop Video): AMP Scholarship Winners Speak Of Experiences (II) This week we feature sports physician, Rawiri Durie.

LIFESTYLE:
Arts: Wellington Comedy Fest Now On

The mighty Paramount theatre raises the curtain on the glitterati event of the Wellington comedy festival on Tuesday 8 May for the opening night extravaganza – FIRST LAUGHS. Ben Hurley, returns home from the UK to host this star-studded showcase - a chance to check out the very best of the upcoming 3 weeks of Festival madness. The Auckland festival is also on now. More >> [1] Opening Tonight in Wellington:

Brendhan Lovegrove: The Emperors New Show [2]

The Comedy Cure [3]

Jeremy Elwood: Passport Control [4]

... and still on:

The Lonesome Buckwhips [5]

Dai Henwood: Dai-namic Scenarios [6]

Hunting of the Snark [7]

Bats Theatre - Comedy Fest Opens with Snark [8]

Out-link - NZ International Comedy Festival [9]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00076.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00086.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00087.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00088.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00077.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00078.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00242.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00064.htm
[9] - http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/

Sport: Swot For Student Prior To Tae-Kwon-Do Champs -

Daniel Thompson is definitely going places – specifically to Canada for the taekwon-do world championships this month – but first he has to complete his assignments for Manukau Institute of Technology’s Diploma in Applied Sport and Recreation. See... MIT champion athlete on a timetable to succeed [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00075.htm

Kiwi Made: More NZ TV channels broadcasting NZ content

This year’s report shows local content is quickly spreading to new and different channels. Over 10,000 hours of New Zealand programmes screened on New Zealand’s six free to air channels in 2006. More >> [1] ALSO:

Greens - NZ-made programmes lowest since charter introduced [2]

National - Maharey delivers less local content [3]

NZ Music Month - This Week’s NZ Music Month Highlights [4]

The Chills - The Chills - NZ music month [5]

NZ Music Month - IMNZ Independent Album Chart [6]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00071.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0705/S00194.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0705/S00206.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00065.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00060.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00066.htm

Ballroom Dancing: Krystal And Some Chap That Played Rugby Depart DWTS

Last year Krystal Stuart and ACT Party Leader Rodney Hide denied the laws of quality dancing and stayed for many a week on popular telly show 'Dancing With the Stars'. Sadly, for all the fans of the formerly orange barneted current blonde bombshell Krystal's current partner Frank Bunce's toe tapping efforts were not as popular as Rodney Hide's. More >> [1] ALSO:

Images: Dancing With The Stars – The First Few Episodes [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00109.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00102.htm

INTERNATIONAL NEWS:

Global: Wolfowitz Affair: Europeans Offer Bush Compromise

Andreas von Warburg writes: European governments are offering the White House a compromise over the Wolfowitz affair. After a meeting in Brussels, European finance ministers have decided not to challenge the US president's prerogative. See... More >> [1] Also:

Andreas von Warburg - World Bank Finds Wolfowitz Guilty Now What? [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00147.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00187.htm

French Elections: Sarkozy Keeps Right In Power

Scoop Link: The International Herald Tribune reports Nicolas Sarkozy, an immigrant's son who had the French presidency in his sights for three decades, won a decisive victory in the election Sunday, keeping the right in power for the next five years. See... More >> [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00113.htm

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