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Justice: Privy Council Judgment Rules David Bain Conviction A Miscarriage of Justice
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Retirement: There Is Not A Microchip In The Gold Card. There Has Never Been A Microchip In The Gold Card
Human Rights Film Festival : Environmental Refugees And Children In Danger Today -
Tax: Cullen Blasts Business NZ And Bill English With Volley Of Rhetoric -
The Troubles: NZ PM Pleased By Northern Irish Power Sharing -
Employment: Charges Dropped Over Coke Incident
Environment: Special Action Team Forms To Deal With Troublesome Trees -
United Kingdom: PMTony Blair's Resignation Speech In Sedgefield
Global: Planning For The Post-Wolfowitz Era
Scoop Review: Topol - Auckland Has In Its Midst A Champion
Light Entertainment: NZ's Favourite Broadcaster Not NZ's Favourite Dancer -
Comedy Festival: Best of the Fest

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SCOOP LEAD STORY
Justice: Privy Council Judgment Rules David Bain Conviction A Miscarriage of Justice

The Privy Council has issued its judgment in the David Bain appeal case that sought to have his conviction in 1995 for the murder of his family quashed. The Privy Council law lords ruled the: "appeal should be allowed, the convictions quashed and a retrial ordered. The appellant must remain in custody meanwhile." It states "a substantial miscarriage of justice has actually occurred... At any retrial it will be decided whether the appellant is guilty or not, and nothing in this judgment should influence the verdict in any way." See... More (Entire Privy Council Judgment) >> [1]

NZ Govt - Privy Council decision on David Bain [2]

United Future - Dunne: Bain decision raises serious questions [3]

Police - Police Wait For Details Of Decision On Bain [4]

LawFuel - Final Privy Council Case Slaps Judiciary in the Face [5]

Wikipedia – David Bain Case [6]

Earlier - David Bain To Receive Privy Cl Decision Tonight [7]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00225.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0705/S00283.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0705/S00292.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00191.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00190.htm
[6] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bain
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00189.htm

POLITICS:
Retirement: There Is Not A Microchip In The Gold Card. There Has Never Been A Microchip In The Gold Card

Seniors should ignore scaremongering over the future use of microchips in the SuperGold Card as it is based on misinformation and distortions, Associate Senior Citizens Minister Winston Peters said today. "The facts are simple – the card will not be issued with a microchip when it is launched in August," Mr Peters said. "Legislation currently before the House covers microchip technology simply to future-proof the card for the fast-approaching day when magnetic strips and barcodes become redundant." More >> [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0705/S00273.htm

Human Rights Film Festival : Environmental Refugees And Children In Danger Today -

The films at the Human Rights Film Festival showcase stories of activists and survivors. Through the eyes of courageous filmmakers they help to put a human face on threats to individual freedom and giving a voice to those who might otherwise be silenced. More >> [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00110.htm

Tax: Cullen Blasts Business NZ And Bill English With Volley Of Rhetoric -

The elderly, students and hard working Kiwi families beware – a new report by Business NZ suggests how National finance spokesman Bill English might slash spending to afford big tax cuts, warned Finance Minister Michael Cullen today. More >> [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0705/S00271.htm

The Troubles: NZ PM Pleased By Northern Irish Power Sharing -

Prime Minister Helen Clark today described the restoration of a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, after more than four years in suspension, as a hugely significant event for the Northern Ireland peace process. "I welcome the commitment of Dr Ian Paisley, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, and Martin McGuinness of Sinn Fein, to put aside former deeply held differences," Helen Clark said. See... More >> [1] ALSO:

Northern Ireland - Ki-Moon Hails Power-Sharing Government [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0705/S00230.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0705/S00185.htm

BUSINESS & SCIENCE:

Employment: Charges Dropped Over Coke Incident

- Criminal charges against ex-Subway worker and Autonomous Workers Union member Jackie Lang for sharing a diet coke at work were dropped this morning in the Dunedin District Court. More >> [1] Also:

Greens - Police no longer the meat in sandwich at Subway [2]

Subway - Media Statement Issued by Subway Developments (2) [3]

Aucklander At Large - Bloggers Cross Political Divide For Subway Worker [4]

Subway -Statement Issued By Subway Developments Ltd [5]

Workers Charter - Justice for Jackie Lang, sacked Subway worker [6]

Young Labour - Strong Support for Young Labour protest against Subway. [7]

AWU - "Paper Cup" appeal for sacked Subway worker [8]

Council of Trade Unions - Subway's Attitude Shows Need For Protections [9]

Family First - Crime "Inconsequential" - Yet Police Prosecute [10]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00174.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0705/S00264.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0705/S00216.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00152.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0705/S00180.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00150.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00138.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00106.htm
[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00128.htm
[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00115.htm

Environment: Special Action Team Forms To Deal With Troublesome Trees -

Wilding conifers are increasingly a scourge on the landscape. Now for the first time, all agencies and land managers concerned about the pest trees have banded together, forming a group to research the extent of the problem, and how best to deal with it. Wilding conifers are mainly found in the eastern South Island, covering tens of thousands of hectares from Marlborough to Southland, including iconic areas such as Craigieburn, Lake Tekapo and Queenstown. More >> [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0705/S00027.htm

MULTIMEDIA:

• (Spareroom.co.nz): A Good Argument Against Duck Shooting? Filmed in Waimate, NZ, and posted to YouTube by 21-year-old Chris from Queenstown, it features a group of young men and women, drunk with firearms.
• (95bFM The Wire): Selwyn Manning & Paul Deady's Counter Clockwise This week: background the Timor Leste presidential elections and what this all means...
• (95bFM): Mikey Havoc n John Key's Weekly Wrap This week: Charlotte Dawson, violence in ChCh, TVNZ and how the Nats would handle that dog's breakfast, Geoffry Palmer's & Labour Party; Tariana Turia's gang comments
• (Radio Active): Kevin List's News Roundup Why Australia's tax system is worse than New Zealand's; and the Human Rights Film Festival…
• (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.

LIFESTYLE:
Scoop Review: Topol - Auckland Has In Its Midst A Champion

Selwyn Manning writes: It began with a grey bearded man walking solo onto the stage, his eyes twinkling. He spoke to the hearts of his audience of tradition, of dangers, and of times when our past challenges our present. The man was Topol, playing Tevye the the lead character in Fiddler on the Roof. More >> [1] ALSO:

Times Online - Topol triumphs, delights in standing ovation [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00206.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00198.htm

Light Entertainment: NZ's Favourite Broadcaster Not NZ's Favourite Dancer -

The Lord of the New Zealand's airwaves Mr Paul Holmes proved less regal in his attempt to take the 'Dancing with the Stars' crown yesterday evening. Mr Holmes bowed out of the show after valiantly and manfully lifting his partner Rebecca at least five feet off the studio floor. More >> [1] ALSO:

Episode Four DWTS: Goodbye Krystal And Frank [2]

Images: Dancing With The Stars – The First Few Episodes [3]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00195.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00109.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00102.htm

Comedy Festival: Best of the Fest

- Last years smash hit Festival show comes back to the capital for yet another season of uncensored late and live comedy. The Wellington Comedy Club and San Francisco Bathhouse proudly bring back last years winner of Best Festival Show which featured some of the Festivals best local and international comedians playing to packed crowds. More >> [1] Also Opened Last Night in Wellington:

Improv Divas: Saturday Night Divas [2]

Improv the Musical [3]

... and still on:

Brendhan Lovegrove: The Emperors New Show [4]

The Comedy Cure [5]

Jeremy Elwood: Passport Control [6]

The Lonesome Buckwhips [7]

Dai Henwood: Dai-namic Scenarios [8]

Hunting of the Snark [9]

Comedy Festival - Maori TV Jumps on the Comedy Bandwagon [10]

Satellite Media - The 2007 Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Gala - TV2 Friday [11]

Bats Theatre - Comedy Fest Opens with Snark [12]

Out-link - NZ International Comedy Festival [13]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00107.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00108.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00109.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00086.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00087.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00088.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00077.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00078.htm
[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00242.htm
[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00092.htm
[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00095.htm
[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0705/S00064.htm
[13] - http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/

INTERNATIONAL NEWS:

United Kingdom: PMTony Blair's Resignation Speech In Sedgefield

- I have come back here, to Sedgefield, to my constituency. Where my political journey began and where it is fitting it should end. Today I announce my decision to stand down from the leadership of the Labour Party. The Party will now select a new Leader. ... See... More >> [1] MORE:

UK Labour Party - John Prescott Stands Down As Deputy Leader [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0705/S00201.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0705/S00202.htm

Global: Planning For The Post-Wolfowitz Era

Andreas von Warburg writes: Since the creation of the World Bank, the President of the United States has had the prerogative to choose and nominate the head of the organization. To keep that prerogative, the White House is now working behind the curtains, with a cautious, wait-and-see sort of approach. More >> [1] Also By Andreas von Warburg:

World Bank Split, Democrats Pressure Bush [2]

Wolfowitz Affair: Europeans Offer Bush Compromise [3]

World Bank Finds Wolfowitz Guilty Now What? [4]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00227.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00228.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00147.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0705/S00187.htm

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